Pearl River Community College

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

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	815
Student to faculty ratio	20 to 1
Students retention rate	61%
On-time graduation rate	39%

Located in Poplarville, Mississippi, Pearl River 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 Pearl River 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.

Pearl River 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.

While the on-time graduation rate at Pearl River Community College is reported to be 39%, 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 61% at Pearl River Community College 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
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$3,500

Cost of attendance at Pearl River 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

$4,500

Cost of attendance at Pearl River 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, 88 of freshman students at Pearl River Community College received on average $6,172 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.

$6,172

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	473	62%	$6,170	$2,918,452
Other Federal Grant	473	62%	$6,228	$2,945,708
State Grant/Scholarships	142	19%	$697	$98,975
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	431	56%	$2,573	$1,109,084
Total Grant & Scholarships	673	88%	$6,172	$4,153,767

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Pearl River 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 Pearl River Community College students is 38.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 37.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 40.1%.

38.7%

asian 33.3% 3 students
African American 33.6% 120 students
white 42.2% 290 students
unknown 22.2% 8 students
hispanic 39.1% 9 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Pearl River 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

Pearl River 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

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes

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

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