| Location: | Southeast |
| Setting: | Small Town Setting |
| Type: | Public |
| Size: | Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad) |
It is the philosophy of Mississippi Delta Community College to provide quality educational
experiences that include intellectual, academic, vocational, technical, social, cultural,
and recreational learning opportunities, at a nominal cost, to those who qualify for the courses
of study and programs offered.
Mississippi Delta Community College is a community college based in Moorhead, Mississippi. It also offers courses at locations in Drew, Greenville, Greenwood, and Indianola, Mississippi. Its mascot is the Trojan warrior. The college's president is Dr. Larry G. Bailey. It has an enrollment of 3,491 students.
The MDCC campus in Moorhead is home to the Mississippi Delta Law Enforcement Training Academy.
The school was founded in 1926 as Sunflower Junior College, and was fully accredited as a two-year institution in April 1928. The name of the school was changed in 1961 to Mississippi Delta Junior College and in 1989 to Mississippi Delta Community College.
In 1994, Stewart Patridge led the football team to a 12-0 season and a national championship. Patridge would go on to play at the University of Mississippi and win the Conerly Trophy in 1997.
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 1,850 | $ 3,458 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 35 | $ 35 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,184 | 65% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 444 | 6% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 1,744 | 17% | |
Any Aid: |
75% |
