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Holmes Community College is a community college located in Mississippi. It traces its origin to the year 1911. The college operates three campuses in the cities of Grenada, Ridgeland and Goodman. Holmes Community College also operates satellite campuses in Kosciusko and Webster County. The college offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study.
Holmes Community College has an active student life. The campus is home to several student clubs and organizations that are based on the varied interests of the school's students. The college offers a wide variety of scholarships to its students like Valedictorian and Salutatorian Scholarships, SkillsUSA Scholarships, Honors Program Book Scholarship and Endowment Scholarships. The sports teams of the college are nicknmaed the Bulldogs.
Holmes Community College is located in a rural area, in Goodman, MS. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Holmes Community College top out at the Associate's degree.
Students at the school often study office and administration and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Holmes Community College maintains an open-admission policy.
The school offers classes to 5,107 students (4,361 full-time equivalent).
Many students live in housing on or near campus. The school does offer meal plans to students.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Holmes Community College, a comprehensive public community college strategically located in Central Mississippi, provides innovative educational and cultural opportunities to its constituents through campus-based and distance education programs. In an ever-changing world, the college seeks to prepare its graduates for university transfer, productive employment, and lifelong learning by offering an Associate in Arts degree, Associate in Applied Science degree, and Vocational certificates. Holmes, whose primary commitment is to excellence in all areas, offers affordable, equal access to higher education in an attractive, secure, multi-campus environment."
More complete details are provided below.
Holmes Community College
#1 Hill St
Goodman, MS 39079
General Phone: (662) 472-2312
http://www.holmescc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 198 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, pre-nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Liberal Arts | 82 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies |
| Business and Management | 66 | accounting and management |
| Education and Teaching | 41 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching |
| Engineering Technician | 40 | architectural engineering tech, drafting, manufacturing tech, industrial tech, construction engineering tech, software tech, engineering technician |
| Office and Administration | 28 | office data entry |
| Therapy and Counseling | 27 | psychology, physical therapy |
| Mechanics and Repair | 19 | HVAC, autobody repair, automobile mechanics |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 18 | computer networking, computer programming, computer science, computer and info science |
| Medicine | 18 | pre-med, pre-dentistry, pre-veterinary, health professions |
| Law | 17 | legal assistant, pre-law |
| Production Trades | 17 | welding, machinist |
| Medical Support and Technology | 15 | surgical tech, pre-pharmacy |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 14 | occupational therapist assistant, occupational therapy |
| Engineering | 10 | engineering, industrial engineering, electrical engineering |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 9 | cosmetology |
| Family and Social Work | 9 | child development |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 8 | forest technology, wildlife management |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 6 | criminal justice and administration |
| Funeral and Mortuary Science | 5 | funeral and mortuary |
| Science | 2 | biology |
| Medical Administration | 2 | medical records admin |
| Transportation | 1 | aviation operations |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 1 | agriculture |
| Art Studies | 0 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Holmes Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 541 | 50 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 112 | 9 |
In 2007-2008, Holmes Community College had a total enrollment of 5,107 students (4,361 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 52% |
| Black | 45% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 56 % |
| Part-Time | 28 % |
Holmes Community College offers campus housing for 600 of its 4,361 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Goodman, 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 14 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,624 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,574 |
| Room and board | $ 2,356 |
| Room charge | $ 880 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,100 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,500 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,100 |
Financial Aid:
Holmes Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 240800)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 13 | $59,686 | 17 | $64,230 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 13 | $59,686 | 17 | $64,230 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 38 | $55,271 | 90 | $55,443 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 38 | $55,271 | 90 | $55,443 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 136 | 29 | 165 |
| Football | 63 | 0 | 63 |
| Baseball | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| Basketball | 13 | 12 | 25 |
| All Other Sports | 34 | 17 | 51 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agriculture, General
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting and Business/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Science
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Forest Technology/Technician
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, General
Industrial Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Software Technology/Technician
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Industrial Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
FUNERAL AND MORTUARY SCIENCE
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General
LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Pre-Law Studies
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Pre-Pharmacy Studies
Surgical Technology/Technologist
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/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Pre-Nursing Studies
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapist Assistant
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Holmes Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 13% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services 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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