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Itawamba Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Remote
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 1,000
Student to faculty ratio 19 to 1
Students retention rate 65%
On-time graduation rate 50%

Located in Fulton, Mississippi, Itawamba CC is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Itawamba Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Itawamba Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Itawamba CC is 19-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Mississippi is 14-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

While the on-time graduation rate at Itawamba CC is reported to be 50%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Mississippi state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 47% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 65% at Itawamba CC suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

In-State Tuition & Fees

$3,160

Cost of attendance at Itawamba Community College in 2022 for students from Mississippi.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Mississippi's average $8,409
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$5,360

Cost of attendance at Itawamba Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Mississippi's average $12,849
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 93 of freshman students at Itawamba Community College received on average $5,679 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,679
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 732 58% $5,306 $3,884,027
Other Federal Grant 1,113 88% $4,301 $4,786,671
State Grant/Scholarships 450 35% $662 $297,821
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 740 58% $2,207 $1,633,327
Total Grant & Scholarships 1,183 93% $5,679 $6,717,819

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Itawamba Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Itawamba Community College students is 49.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 49.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 50.1%.

49.8%

  • asian 75.0% 6 students
  • African American 38.0% 152 students
  • white 55.0% 496 students
  • unknown 35.7% 5 students
  • hispanic 59.4% 19 students
  • Mixed Race 37.5% 15 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Itawamba Community College provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Itawamba Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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