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Copiah-Lincoln Community College, also referred to as Co-Lin, was originally established as the Copiah-Lincoln Agricultural High School in 1915. The Copiah-Lincoln Junior College was organized in the year 1928, and this institute was renamed Copiah-Lincoln Community College in 1988. The main campus of Co-Lin is situated in Wesson, Mississippi. Classes are also offered in the Natchez Campus, and the Simpson County Center.
The Copiah-Lincoln Community College confers the Associate in Arts Degree on its students. Courses are offered in the fields of business, fine arts, health & physical education, humanities, math & comp. science, nursing, science, and social science. Distance learning and transfer programs are also available.
Students of Co-Lin participate in a variety of sports including football, golf, baseball, basketball, soccer, tennis, and softball. The teams are nicknamed the Wolfpacks, and they compete in NJCAA Region XXIII.
Copiah Lincoln Community College is found in Wesson, MS. Wesson is a rural area. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Copiah Lincoln Community College.
The school is known for its programs in education and teaching.
Copiah Lincoln Community College accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Copiah Lincoln Community College maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
Students numbered 2,144 in 2007 at the school.
Copiah Lincoln Community College has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Copiah Lincoln Community College offers students meal plans. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Copiah Lincoln Community College
1001 Copiah Lincoln Lane
Wesson, MS 39191
General Phone: (601) 643-8307
http://www.colin.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 153 | general studies, history, political science, speech and rhetoric, liberal arts and sciences, social services, English |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 139 | licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant, registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Business And Management | 65 | business management, accounting, marketing, MIS |
| Education And Teaching | 61 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, secondary teaching, science teaching, special ed |
| Medical Support And Technology | 43 | radiation therapist, medical lab tech, respiratory care tech, pre-pharmacy, dental hygienist, audiology and speech pathology |
| Transportation | 29 | truck and bus driver, construction equipment operation |
| Mechanics And Repair | 29 | automobile mechanics, HVAC, heavy equipment maintenance |
| Office And Administration | 26 | administrative assistant |
| Production Trades | 22 | welding, machine shop assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 21 | drafting, electronics tech, instrumentation tech |
| Medical Administration | 21 | medical secretary |
| Family And Social Work | 21 | child care management, foodservice management, social work |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 20 | cosmetology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 19 | computer networking, computer science, systems analyst, computer applications programming |
| Medicine | 19 | pre-med, pre-dentistry, pre-veterinary |
| Science | 10 | biology, chemistry |
| Therapy And Counseling | 5 | psychology |
| Hospitality | 4 | hotel management, restaurant and food services management |
| Music | 3 | music, piano |
| Engineering | 3 | engineering |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 2 | criminal justice and administration, corrections |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 2 | institutional food workers |
| Art Studies | 1 | art studies |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 1 | wood science, forestry |
| Law | 0 | legal professions |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
| Media | 0 | journalism, communication studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 0 | sports and fitness management |
| Architecture And Planning | 0 | architecture |
Number of programs and degrees for Copiah Lincoln Community College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 517 | 63 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 177 | 12 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 25 | 2 |
In 2007, Copiah Lincoln Community College had a total enrollment of 2,144 students (1,905 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 61% |
| Black | 37% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 38% |
| 20-21 | 24% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 64 % |
| Part-Time | 26 % |
Copiah Lincoln Community College offers campus housing for 669 of its 1,905 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Wesson, Mississippi for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Mississippi Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,820 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,620 |
| Room and board | $ 2,750 |
| Room charge | $ 1,000 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,750 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Copiah Lincoln Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 240200)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 41 | 68 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 41 | $45,844 | 68 | $44,514 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 41 | $45,844 | 68 | $44,514 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 153 | 61 | 214 |
| Football | 74 | 0 | 74 |
| Basketball | 18 | 18 | 36 |
| Baseball | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| All Other Sports | 38 | 43 | 81 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Science
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Forestry, General
Wood Science and Wood Products/Pulp and Paper Technology
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Institutional Food Workers
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Instrumentation Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
Social Work
HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
Restaurant/Food Services Management
LAW
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Pre-Pharmacy Studies
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
MEDICINE
Pre-Dentistry Studies
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Pre-Veterinary Studies
MUSIC
Music, General
Piano and Organ
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General
TRANSPORTATION
Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Copiah Lincoln Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Offers athletic scholarships
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