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Southwest Mississippi Community College

Summit, MS · Rural · 1,474 students
Application deadlines: Check the admissions site
$2,525
Average net priceYour net price
In-state
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
48%
Graduation rate
32% typical
$33,227
Earnings 10 years on
$38,832 typical
Open admission
Acceptance rate
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Located in Summit, Southwest Mississippi Community College (SMCC) is a comprehensive two-year institution renowned for its seamless university transfer pathways and premier career and technical education programs. The college is particularly well-regarded for its allied health offerings—most notably a competitive Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program with consistently high licensure pass rates—alongside robust workforce training in high-demand technical trades. Unlike many commuter-focused two-year schools, SMCC fosters a traditional collegiate atmosphere through on-campus residence halls, active student organizations, and competitive MACCC athletics featuring the SMCC Bears. With small class sizes and affordable tuition, SMCC serves as an accessible, supportive launchpad for students aiming for immediate career entry or a smooth transition to a four-year university.


Wikipedia:Southwest Mississippi Community College is a public community college in unincorporated Pike County, Mississippi, in Summit, Mississippi

Location
Summit, MS, 39666-0000 · Rural campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
MSY · New Orleans
91 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$4,080$6,780
Housing & food (on campus)$4,800$4,800
Books & supplies$440$440
Cost of attendance$11,644$16,300
Average net price$2,525Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$6,780
In-state: $4,080
Housing & food (on campus)$4,800
Books & supplies$440
Cost of attendance$16,300
In-state: $11,644
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $2,525
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.smcc.edu
How it’s made up · out-of-state
Tuition$6,300
Housing$4,500
Books & supplies$800
Personal expenses$4,700
Total of the above$16,300
Source: www.smcc.edu
Net price by family income · in-state students
Grants from the school
57% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $3,602
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
48%
Pell students: 48.4% · others: 68.9% 
8 yrs after starting
49% graduated · 22% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 28% left or unknown
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$29,092
10 yrs after entry$33,227
Green marks a figure above the typical Associate's — mixed transfer/career: 32% graduate within 6 yrs.
Admissions

No admissions data available for this college.

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Student Body
Gender
Men 41%Women 59%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
21 : 1
Pell grant
56%
First-gen
42%
Family income
$16,430
Independent
29%
Age at entry
22.0
Part-time
13%
Where first-years come from
In state (MS)
90.9%
Out of state
6.4%
International
2.7%

Most out-of-state first-years from: LA 26 · AL 1 · NJ 1

Race & ethnicity
White
46%
Hispanic
2%
Black
46%
Two or more
2%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
2%
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
$2M
Full-time faculty
100%
Faculty salary
$6,334/mo
Teaching spend
$7,332
per student
Federal loans
0%
Classification
Carnegie type
Associate's — mixed transfer/career
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, medium full-time

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