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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:
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.
Hinds Community College is located in a rural area, in Raymond, Mississippi. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Hinds Community College top out at the Associate's degree.
The school maintains an open-admission policy. It's not unusual for students to find their classmates include those from other parts of the country.
Students at the school benefit from the low student/teacher ratio.
Hinds Community College offers classes to 10,621 students (7,411 full-time equivalent).
The school has a residential or campus feel. Many students live in housing on or near campus.
More complete details are provided below.
Hinds Community College
501 E Main St
Raymond, MS 39154
General Phone: (601) 857-5261
Admissions Phone: (601) 857-3212
Financial Aid Phone: (601) 857-3223
http://www.hindscc.edu
Hinds Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 235 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, various nursing, EMT paramedic, nursing administration |
| Liberal Arts | 216 | general studies, sociology, language translation, history, English, speech and rhetoric, political science |
| Medical Support And Technology | 135 | surgical tech, dental assistant, radiation therapist, respiratory care tech, medical lab tech, medical assistant, sonography and ultrasound tech, pre-pharmacy, ... |
| Construction Trades | 59 | electrician, masonry, apparel and textile manufacture, carpentry, plumbing |
| Office And Administration | 59 | administrative assistant |
| Mechanics And Repair | 52 | HVAC, autobody repair, automobile mechanics, computer repair, aircraft maintenance, heavy equipment maintenance, engine machinist, communications install and repair, ... |
| Law | 39 | legal assistant, pre-law |
| Family And Social Work | 36 | child care provider, family and consumer science, child care management |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 34 | cosmetology, barber |
| Engineering Technician | 32 | electronics tech, drafting |
| Production Trades | 26 | welding, machine shop assistant |
| Education And Teaching | 24 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, business teaching, physical education teaching |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 23 | computer programming, computer and info science |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 21 | criminal justice and safety |
| Hospitality | 17 | hospitality management, tourism and travel, hotel management |
| Therapy And Counseling | 16 | psychology, physical therapist assistant, physical therapy |
| Business And Management | 16 | marketing, vehicle parts marketing, MIS, business |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 14 | landscaping |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 12 | culinary arts |
| Media | 12 | printing equipment operation, radio and TV tech, communication studies, journalism, communication and journalism |
| Medical Adminstration | 10 | medical records tech |
| Medicine | 9 | health professions, pre-med, pre-veterinary, pre-dentistry |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 9 | commercial art |
| Science | 7 | biology, chemistry |
| Engineering | 5 | engineering |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 4 | agricultural operations, food processing |
| Music | 3 | music |
| Transportation | 2 | aviation operations |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 2 | occupational therapy |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 0 | forestry |
| Art Studies | 0 | art studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Hinds Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 884 | 82 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 216 | 15 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 30 | 6 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 0 | 3 |
In 2005, Hinds Community College had a total enrollment of 10,621 students (7,411 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 47% |
| Black | 51% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 31% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Mississippi | 77% |
| State unknown | 22% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
| Part-Time | 25 % |
Hinds Community College offers campus housing for 1,500 of its 7,411 (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.
Admissions Phone Number: (601) 857-3212
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,700 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,906 |
| Room and board | $ 2,022 |
| Room charge | $ 940 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,082 |
| Books and supplies | $ 400 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,695 |
Financial Aid:
Hinds Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 240700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (601) 857-3223
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 3 | $35,783 | 8 | $39,398 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $35,783 | 8 | $39,398 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 146 | $37,893 | 236 | $38,113 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 146 | $37,893 | 236 | $38,113 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 136 | 57 | 193 |
| Football | 57 | 0 | 57 |
| Basketball | 14 | 17 | 31 |
| Baseball | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| Track | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| All Other Sports | 23 | 40 | 63 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Agricultural and Food Products Processing
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
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Forestry, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textile Manufacture
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
Mason/Masonry
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Cooking and Related Culinary 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
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
Engine Machinist
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
Journalism
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
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
Pre-Pharmacy Studies
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
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
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
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapist Assistant
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Hinds Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in law (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in hospitality (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers athletic scholarships
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