Northwest Mississippi Community College School Description

Northwest offers students nearly 100 academic and career-technical courses of study at four convenient locations at one of the lowest tuition rates in the state.

We believe you will agree that Northwest is an excellent choice for your higher education, and we hope you will allow us to assist you in attaining your educational goals.


The mission of Northwest Mississippi Community College is to provide the students of its eleven-county district and beyond with opportunities for obtaining affordable quality education to meet their diverse needs.

Living on a college campus is a great experience. Students enjoy the close proximity of campus social and athletic events as well as the convenience to classrooms. The halls also provide an enriching social experience as residents develop friendships that will last a lifetime.

School Website: Northwest Mississippi Community College

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Northwest Mississippi Community College

From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

Northwest Mississippi Community College is a two-year public community college located in Senatobia, Mississippi, USA and has been in existence since 1928. As of August 2008, Northwest's enrollment exceeds 7,100 students. There are approximately 3,000 students on the Senatobia campus--1,100 of which reside in the college's residence halls. Slightly over 3,000 students are enrolled at the DeSoto Center in Southaven, Mississippi, and nearly 1,200 are enrolled at the Lafayette-Yalobusha Center in Oxford, Mississippi.

Overview

One of fifteen state community and junior colleges in Mississippi, Northwest boasts a beautiful main campus in Senatobia with satellite campuses in Southaven and Oxford. The college is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the Associate of Arts and Associate of Applied Science degrees along with professional career certificates. The Northwest campus has 43 buildings, many built or renovated in the last decade. Northwest's district covers Tate, Desoto, Marshall, Benton, Tunica, Panola, Lafayette, Yalobusha, Quitman, and Calhoun Counties in northwest Mississippi.

History

Northwest began as Tate County Agricultural High School in 1915. The College began in 1928 with support from Tate and Quitman Counties and the Mississippi Junior College Commission. The first President was Porter Walker Berry.

The school changed with the times. Depression era students were allowed to pay for room and board with produce, and World War II male students studied at an accelerated pace to join the war effort. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools gave accreditation to Northwest in 1953. The college serves an eleven county district and gradually expanded its'offerings. Today, internet classes, noncredit classes, and non-traditional offerings for adults round out the modern campus.

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Quick Facts

Location:
Southeast
Setting:
Small Town Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Full Time Students:
82%
Athletic Programs:
Unavailable
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$3,700
Students Receiving Aid:
82%
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Northwest Mississippi Community College Degree Programs

Associates Degree Programs

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Certificate Programs

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Northwest Mississippi Community College Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 82%
Part-Time 18%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 67%
African-American 30%
Other 3%
Hispanic 0%
Asian 0%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 96%
Out-of-State 4%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Mississippi 96%
Tennessee 2%
Louisiana 0%
Arkansas 0%
Alabama 0%
Percent of Students International: 0%

Northwest Mississippi Community College Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$1,700 $3,700  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$3,327 51%  
State and Local Grants:
$641 25%  
Institutional Grants:
$1,593 26%  
Student Loans:
$2,314 17%  
Any Aid:
  82%  

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