Hinds Community College, Jackson (HCC)
1750 Chadwick Drive, Jackson, MS 39204
HCC Description
The Hinds Community College in Jackson, Mississippi, is a comprehensive educational institution that serves students who are pursuing academic, career/technical and workforce programs.
The school encourages students to become involved in college life to make the most out of their collegiate experience. Organizations like the Associated Student Government and Phi Theta Kappa honor society provide opportunities for professional development, while ensemble groups within the Department of Music allow you to practice your skills as you perform for the college.
The Jackson campus hosts the Hinds Academic and Technical Center, an upscale facility to provide students with key resources for technical training.
Academics offered at the Jackson campus include technical programs like:
- Culinary Arts
- Business and Office Technology
- Environmental Technology
- Drafting and Design
If you’re interested in pursuing an associate’s degree, the center also offers academic programs, which include:
- English
- History
- Biology
- Mathematics
Admissions are open, but students are required to submit an official high school transcript or GED and ACT scores, and speak with an academic advisor prior to the first semester of enrollment. Students who have not taken the ACT will have to take the COMPASS placement test.
Students who file a FAFSA will be considered for financial aid through work-study programs, federal grants, direct student loans and Mississippi state grants.
Quick Facts about Hinds Community College, Jackson
Location
Southeast
Setting
Mid-size City Setting
Type
Public
Size
Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot
Eagles
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
Yes
Selectivity
Open Admissions
In-State Tuition
$1,710
Out-of-State Tuition
$3,916
Enrollment
10,151
HCC Students
- Total Students
- 10,151
Undergraduate vs. Graduate
- Undergraduate
- 100%
- Graduate
- 0%
Full-Time vs. Part-Time Students
- Full-Time
- 89%
- Part-Time
- 11%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 59%
- Caucasian
- 37%
- Other
- 4%
International Students
- International
- 0%
- Domestic
- 100%
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