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Hinds Community College

Hinds Community College

Hinds Community College's central campus is located in Raymond, in Mississippi. This accredited educational institution was founded in 1917 and serves more than 15,000 undergraduates every year. The college offers secondary career education, vocational programs, technical degree programs and various short-term training courses. The branch campuses include:

  • Academic/Technical Center, in Jackson
  • Aviation Maintenance/Commercial Aviation, in Raymond
  • Nursing/Allied Health Center, in Jackson
  • Rankin Campus, in Pearl
  • Raymond Campus, in Raymond
  • Utica Campus, in Utica
  • Vicksburg-Warren Campus, in Vicksburg

Hinds Community College official colors are white and maroon, and the mascot is the Eagles. The college has men’s track, tennis, soccer, golf, football, basketball and baseball teams and women’s track, tennis, soccer, softball and basketball teams.

Overview of Hinds Community College

Hinds Community College is located in a rural area, in Raymond, MS. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Hinds Community College top out at the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

One of the good things about the school is its wide range of programs leading to degrees.

Hinds Community College Selectivity

Hinds Community College maintains an open-admission policy. It's not unusual for students to find their classmates include those from other parts of the country.

Student Body

Hinds Community College offers classes to 9,941 students (8,019 full-time equivalent).

Student Life

The school has a residential or campus feel. Many students live in housing on or near campus.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Hinds Community College

Hinds Community College
501 E Main St
Raymond, MS 39154
General Phone: (601) 857-5261
http://www.hindscc.edu

Hinds Community College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts323general studies, sociology, sign language translation, English, social services, history, speech and rhetoric, political science, ...
Nursing And Emergency Medicine309registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, various nursing, EMT paramedic
Medical Support And Technology141surgical tech, dental assistant, radiation therapist, medical assistant, respiratory care tech, sonography and ultrasound tech, medical lab tech, optometric tech, ...
Construction Trades95electrician, masonry, carpentry, apparel and textile marketing, plumbing, apparel and textile manufacture
Office And Administration92administrative assistant
Business And Management64business, MIS, marketing, vehicle parts marketing
Law51legal assistant, pre-law
Mechanics And Repair48autobody repair, automobile mechanics, HVAC, diesel mechanics, engine machinist, communications install and repair, aircraft maintenance, avionics maintenance, ...
Family And Social Work42child care provider, family and consumer science, child care management
Beauty And Cosmetology41barber, cosmetology
Production Trades33welding, machinist, machine shop assistant
Engineering Technician30electronics tech, drafting
Computer Science And Engineering30computer programming, computer and info science
Education And Teaching28elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, physical education teaching, business teaching
Therapy And Counseling24physical therapist assistant, psychology, physical therapy
Hospitality17tourism and travel, hospitality management, hotel management
Design17graphic design
Security And Law Enforcement16criminal justice and safety
Cooking And Culinary Arts13institutional food workers, culinary arts, meat cutting
Science11biology, chemistry, geology
Media9printing equipment operation, radio and TV tech, journalism, communication studies
Medical Administration8medical records tech
Medicine8pre-med, health professions, pre-veterinary, pre-dentistry
Landscaping And Horticulture7landscaping
Agricultural Science And Management7agricultural operations
Engineering4engineering
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy3occupational therapy
Art Studies2art studies
Mathematics1mathematics
Music1music
Drama And Performing Arts1drama
Transportation0aviation operations

Number of programs and degrees for Hinds Community College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree1,05484
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years38429
Award of less than 1 academic year386

Student Body

In 2007, Hinds Community College had a total enrollment of 9,941 students (8,019 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White43%
Black54%
Hispanic1%
Asian1%
American Indian0%
Unknown1%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 182%
18-1930%
20-2119%
22-2413%
25-2914%
30-349%
35-396%
40-496%
50-642%
65+0%

Hinds Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time65 %
Part-Time20 %

Hinds Community College Room and Board (2007)

Hinds Community College offers campus housing for 1,500 of its 8,019 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of Raymond, Mississippi for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Mississippi Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Hinds Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 1,700
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 3,906
Room and board$ 2,480
Room charge$ 1,000
Board (meal plan) charge$ 1,380
Books and supplies$ 450
Other expenses$ 4,695

Financial Aid:
Hinds Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 240700)

Hinds Community College Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track137263

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankcalendar year6$52,3688$46,312
All faculty totalcalendar year6$52,3688$46,312

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year131$45,842255$47,816
All faculty totalacademic year131$45,842255$47,816

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Hinds Community College Athletics

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total15259211
Football60262
Basketball161531
Baseball28028
Track13114
All Other Sports354176

Hinds Community College Degree Programs (2007)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations

ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Barbering/Barber
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Vehicle and Vehicle Parts and Accessories Marketing Operations

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textile Manufacture
Apparel and Textile Marketing Management
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
Mason/Masonry
Plumbing Technology/Plumber

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General
Institutional Food Workers
Meat Cutting/Meat Cutter

DESIGN
Graphic Design

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Business Teacher Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING
Engineering, General

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Care and Support Services Management
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General

HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
Tourism and Travel Services Management

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Landscaping and Groundskeeping

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Pre-Law Studies

LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Language Interpretation and Translation
Political Science and Government, General
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Speech and Rhetorical Studies

MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Engine Machinist
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician

MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
Journalism
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Optometric Technician/Assistant
Pre-Pharmacy Studies
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant

MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Pre-Dentistry Studies
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Pre-Veterinary Studies

MUSIC
Music, General

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapy/Therapist

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General

PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder

SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapist Assistant
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General

TRANSPORTATION
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations

Hinds Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Hinds Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Hinds Community College Number of degree programs
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 7%Hinds Community College Dorm rooms per full-time student
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Hinds Community College Number of students
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Hinds Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 11%Hinds Community College Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
% of degrees in law
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 13%Hinds Community College % of degrees in law
% of degrees in office and administration
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 14%Hinds Community College % of degrees in office and administration
Minority % of student body
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 18%Hinds Community College Minority % of student body
Female % of student body
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 19%Hinds Community College Female % of student body
% of degrees in construction trades
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 20%Hinds Community College % of degrees in construction trades
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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 athletic scholarships

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