Southwest Mississippi Community College

Public two-year college in Summit, MS that costs an average of $3,318 a year after financial aid and graduates 57% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$3,318
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
57%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$35,534

PublicRural (fringe)1,474 undergraduates

Cost of Southwest Mississippi Community College

Total cost of attendance (per year)$12,033
Tuition and fees, in-state$4,160
Tuition and fees, out-of-state$6,860
Housing and food (on campus)$4,800
Books and supplies$460
Average net price after aid$3,318

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$3,221
$30,001–48,000$3,297
$48,001–75,000$3,918
$75,001–110,000$2,809
$110,001+$10,184

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Southwest Mississippi Community College's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate57%
First-year retention69%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$32,206
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$35,534
Rank in Mississippi (earnings)12th of 15 similar colleges
Students with Pell grants50%
Students with federal loans0%

Majors and programs at Southwest Mississippi Community College

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Certificate programs (8)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants71$39,753—
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services46$16,885—
Carpenters13——
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers36——
Ground Transportation19——
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)3——
Precision Metal Working6——
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians2——

Associate's degree programs (18)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing141$76,186—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities546$31,580—
Health and Medical Administrative Services21$24,980—
Accounting and Related Services5——
Business Administration, Management and Operations13——
Business/Commerce———
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications19——
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers28——
Finance and Financial Management Services2——
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)4——
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services30——
Marketing11——
Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians7——
Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services8——
Precision Metal Working18——
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness———
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas———
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians17——

Similar colleges in Mississippi

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
East Central Community CollegeDecatur$5,533—$38,159
Mississippi Delta Community CollegeMoorhead$36—$33,054
Copiah-Lincoln Community CollegeWesson$3,733—$35,887
Meridian Community CollegeMeridian$6,473—$37,318
Northeast Mississippi Community CollegeBooneville$6,765—$37,829
East Mississippi Community CollegeScooba$3,276—$36,436
Jones County Junior CollegeEllisville$5,252—$37,426
Holmes Community CollegeGoodman$4,920—$36,492

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About Southwest Mississippi Community College

TypePublic two-year college
LocationSummit, MS
SettingRural (fringe)
Undergraduates1,474
Student-to-faculty ratio21 to 1
AccreditorSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Websitesmcc.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does Southwest Mississippi Community College cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $12,033 a year (tuition and fees: $4,160 in-state, $6,860 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $3,318 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $3,221.

How much do Southwest Mississippi Community College graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $35,534 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 12th of 15 similar colleges in Mississippi.

What is Southwest Mississippi Community College's graduation rate?

57% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 69% of first-year students return for a second year.