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Holmes Community College is located in a rural area, in Goodman, Mississippi. 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 medicine, office and administration, and education and teaching.
Holmes Community College maintains an open-admission policy.
The school offers classes to 4,896 students (4,047 full-time equivalent).
Holmes Community College has a residential or campus feel. Many students live in housing on or near campus. Holmes Community College does offer meal plans to students. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
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
Admissions Phone: (662) 472-9023
Financial Aid Phone: (662) 472-9028
http://www.holmescc.edu
Holmes Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 107 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, pre-nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Liberal Arts | 61 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Education And Teaching | 53 | secondary teaching, elementary school teaching |
| Office And Administration | 52 | office data entry |
| Business And Management | 38 | accounting and management |
| Mechanics And Repair | 28 | HVAC, automobile mechanics, autobody repair |
| Production Trades | 22 | welding, machinist |
| Medicine | 21 | pre-med, health professions, pre-veterinary |
| Engineering Technician | 18 | engineering technician, drafting, industrial tech, construction engineering tech, manufacturing tech |
| Therapy And Counseling | 14 | psychology |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 12 | cosmetology |
| Medical Support And Technology | 11 | surgical tech, pre-pharmacy, cytotechnologist |
| Funeral And Mortuary Science | 10 | funeral and mortuary |
| Family And Social Work | 9 | child development |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 8 | forest technology, wildlife management |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 7 | occupational therapist assistant |
| Engineering | 5 | electrical engineering, engineering |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 5 | computer networking, computer science, computer and info science, computer programming |
| Law | 3 | pre-law |
| Art Studies | 3 | art studies |
| Science | 1 | biology |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
| Medical Adminstration | 0 | medical records admin |
| Transportation | 0 | aviation operations |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 0 | agriculture |
Number of programs and degrees for Holmes Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 415 | 42 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 73 | 6 |
In 2005, Holmes Community College had a total enrollment of 4,896 students (4,047 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 59% |
| Black | 39% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Mississippi | 99% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 61 % |
| Part-Time | 25 % |
Holmes Community College offers campus housing for 631 of its 4,047 (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 15 meals per week.
Admissions Phone Number: (662) 472-9023
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,424 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,124 |
| Room and board | $ 2,776 |
| Room charge | $ 800 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,100 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,100 |
Financial Aid:
Holmes Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 240800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (662) 472-9028
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 45 | 83 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 16 | $48,259 | 24 | $45,522 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 16 | $48,259 | 24 | $45,522 |
*: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 29 | $44,586 | 59 | $44,973 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 29 | $44,586 | 59 | $44,973 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 151 | 54 | 205 |
| Football | 65 | 0 | 65 |
| Basketball | 19 | 18 | 37 |
| Baseball | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| All Other Sports | 37 | 36 | 73 |
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
ENGINEERING 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
LIBERAL ARTS
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 ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist
Pre-Pharmacy Studies
Surgical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
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
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, 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 8% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Offers athletic scholarships
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