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Copiah-Lincoln Community College

Wesson, MS · Rural · 1,922 students
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$3,894
Average net priceYour net price
In-state
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
51%
Graduation rate
32% typical
$31,241
Earnings 10 years on
$38,832 typical
Open admission
Acceptance rate
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Copiah-Lincoln Community College (Co-Lin) is a comprehensive public community college in Wesson, Mississippi, renowned for its strong university transfer pathways and high-demand career and technical programs in areas like nursing, allied health, and industrial technologies. Unlike many commuter-heavy two-year institutions, Co-Lin offers a traditional collegiate experience with on-campus residence halls, a tight-knit rural community, and an active campus life highlighted by competitive MACCC athletics and the Blue Wave Show Band. The college distinguishes itself through its personalized student support and seamless articulation agreements with four-year universities across Mississippi, making it an accessible, cost-effective launchpad for both career-focused and bachelor's-seeking students.


Wikipedia:Copiah–Lincoln Community College (Co–Lin) is a public community college with its main campus in Wesson, Mississippi. The Co–Lin District serves a seven-county area including Adams, Copiah, Franklin, Jefferson, Lawrence, Lincoln and Simpson counties. The college provides academic college-level courses for the first two years of four-year degree programs as well as career and technical programs.

Location
Wesson, MS, 39191 · Rural campus
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Nearest airport from college
MSY · New Orleans
118 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$4,000$5,000
Housing & food (on campus)$5,400$5,400
Books & supplies$1,400$1,400
Cost of attendance$12,490$13,490 est.
Average net price$3,894Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$5,000
In-state: $4,000
Housing & food (on campus)$5,400
Books & supplies$1,400
Cost of attendance$13,490 est.
In-state: $12,490
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $3,894
est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.
Net price by family income · in-state students
$0–30k
$3,165
$30–48k
$3,289
$48–75k
$5,624
$75–110k
$8,123
$110k+
$11,501
Grants from the school
41% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $2,892
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
51%
Pell students: 41.9% · others: 63.4% 
8 yrs after starting
51% graduated · 33% transferred · 16% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$28,001
10 yrs after entry$31,241
Debt
Median at graduation$7,435
Monthly payment$79
Middle 50% owe$2k–$6k
90th percentile$9,957
Green marks a figure above the typical Associate's — mixed transfer/career: 32% graduate within 6 yrs.
Admissions

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Student Body
Gender
Men 41%Women 59%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
20 : 1
Pell grant
40%
First-gen
41%
Family income
$18,657
Independent
23%
Age at entry
21.0
Part-time
12%
Where first-years come from
In state (MS)
92.2%
Out of state
5.4%
International
2.5%

Most out-of-state first-years from: LA 19 · AL 5 · FL 3 · PA 2 · IL 1

Race & ethnicity
White
50%
Hispanic
3%
Black
44%
Asian
1%
Two or more
1%
Unknown
1%
Varsity sports
NJCAA Division I
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$12M
Full-time faculty
100%
Faculty salary
$5,273/mo
Teaching spend
$8,204
per student
Federal loans
10%
Classification
Carnegie type
Associate's — mixed transfer/career
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, medium full-time

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