Mississippi Delta Community College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Remote
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	487
Student to faculty ratio	14 to 1
Students retention rate	56%
On-time graduation rate	43%

Located in Moorhead, Mississippi, Mississippi Delta Community College 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 Mississippi Delta 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.

Mississippi Delta 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.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, Mississippi Delta Community College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Mississippi Delta Community College is reported to be 43%, 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 retention rate of students at Mississippi Delta Community College is 56% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Mississippi is 74%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Mississippi Delta Community College do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$3,140

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

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

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$5,340

Cost of attendance at Mississippi Delta 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, 83 of freshman students at Mississippi Delta Community College received on average $4,802 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.

$4,802

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	320	68%	$5,374	$1,719,637
Other Federal Grant	388	83%	$4,536	$1,760,097
State Grant/Scholarships	57	12%	$692	$39,457
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	52	11%	$1,227	$63,813
Total Grant & Scholarships	388	83%	$4,802	$1,863,367

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Mississippi Delta 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 Mississippi Delta Community College students is 42.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 42.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 42.8%.

42.7%

African American 37.1% 140 students
white 58.3% 84 students
unknown 25.0% 3 students
hispanic 50.0% 3 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Mississippi Delta Community College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Mississippi Delta 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
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families

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