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Northwest Mississippi Community College

Senatobia, MS · Public · Associate's degrees · Town

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About Northwest Mississippi Community College

Northwest Mississippi Community College is a public community college in Senatobia, Mississippi. It was founded in 1926. As of 2024, Northwest's enrollment is approximately 7,800 students. There are approximately 2,000 students on the Senatobia campus—1,300 of which reside in the college's residence halls. Approximately 750 students are enrolled at the DeSoto Center in Southaven, Mississippi, and nearly 400 are enrolled at the Lafayette-Yalobusha Center in Oxford, Mississippi. Nearly 1,200 Northwest students are dual-credit high school students earning college credit from Northwest while completing their diplomas at area high schools. One of fifteen state community and junior colleges in Mississippi, Northwest is on a 247-acre (1.00 km2) main campus in Senatobia with satellite campuses in Southaven and Oxford. The college is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the Associate of Arts and Associate of Applied Science degrees along with professional career certificates. The Northwest campus has 43 buildings, many built or renovated in the last decade. Northwest's district covers Benton, Calhoun, Desoto, Lafayette, Marshall, Panola, Quitman, Tallah

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Open

Acceptance

$7,911

Net price

5,452

Enrollment

45%

Grad rate

Report Card

C+

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

A-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

SAT average

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$7,911

Average net price

$3,740

In-state tuition

$3,740

Out-of-state tuition

$4,600

Room & board

$2,250

Books & supplies

$13,857

Total cost of attendance

30%

Students receiving Pell grants

12%

Students with federal loans

$6,500

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$6,370
$30–48K
$6,913
$48–75K
$9,381
$75–110K
$12,105
$110K+
$13,820

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

After Graduation

$36,396

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$31,370

Median earnings (6 yrs)

45%

Graduation rate

68%

Retention rate

60%

Earn more than a HS grad

$4,341

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

5,452

Total enrollment

15%

Part-time

22

Avg. age at entry

42%

First-generation

Gender balance

62% women
38% men

Race & ethnicity

White
49%
Black
40%
Hispanic
6%
Two or more races
3%
Asian
1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%

Northwest Mississippi Community College FAQ

Is Northwest Mississippi Community College a public or private school?

Northwest Mississippi Community College is a public institution located in Senatobia, MS.

What is the acceptance rate at Northwest Mississippi Community College?

Northwest Mississippi Community College has an open-admissions policy, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted.

How much does Northwest Mississippi Community College cost?

The average annual net price at Northwest Mississippi Community College is $7,911 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $3,740.

What is the graduation rate at Northwest Mississippi Community College?

About 45% of students at Northwest Mississippi Community College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Northwest Mississippi Community College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Northwest Mississippi Community College students earn a median of $36,396 per year.

How many students attend Northwest Mississippi Community College?

Northwest Mississippi Community College enrolls about 5,452 students.

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