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Itawamba Community College was started as an extension of the Itawamba County Agricultural High School in 1948. It was known as Itawamba Junior College at that time. In the fall of 1987, the college was renamed Itawamba Community College. ICC’s main campus is in Fulton, while it also runs a branch in Tupelo. The college enrolls more than 7,000 credit students every year at its two campuses.
Itawamba Community College offers associates degrees in arts and applied science along with several career-technical certificate programs of study. Students can pursue degrees in subjects like agribusiness technology, accounting, art, biology, business studies, computer science, criminal justice, dentistry, nursing and mathematics, among others.
The sports teams of ICC are called the Indians. Its men’s and women’s teams participate in football, fast pitch softball, basketball, soccer, baseball, tennis and golf.
The campus of Itawamba Community College is in Fulton, MS, which is a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Itawamba Community College include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in office and administration.
Its open admissions system makes Itawamba Community College an attractive choice for many applicants.
In 2007-2008, the school had 5,871 students enrolled (3,175 full-time equivalent).
Itawamba Community College has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Itawamba Community College offers students meal plans.
More complete details are provided below.
Itawamba Community College
602 W Hill St
Fulton, MS 38843-1099
General Phone: (601) 862-8000
http://www.iccms.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 134 | liberal arts and humanities, general studies, American Sign Language, political science, library science, history |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 129 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Business and Management | 66 | MIS, business, marketing, accounting |
| Medical Support and Technology | 40 | radiation therapist, respiratory care tech, sonography and ultrasound tech, surgical tech, pre-pharmacy, clinical lab tech |
| Office and Administration | 28 | administrative assistant, office management |
| Family and Social Work | 28 | child care provider, social work, family and consumer science |
| Transportation | 26 | truck and bus driver |
| Education and Teaching | 24 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, physical education teaching, speech teaching, teacher education, English teaching, math teaching, special ed |
| Mechanics and Repair | 21 | autobody repair, HVAC, automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics |
| Therapy and Counseling | 19 | physical therapist assistant, psychology, physical therapy |
| Engineering Technician | 16 | electronics tech, drafting, manufacturing tech, computer hardware tech |
| Construction Trades | 14 | electrician |
| Production Trades | 12 | welding, tool and die tech, furniture design |
| Law | 8 | pre-law, legal assistant |
| Medical Administration | 8 | medical records tech, health unit manager |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 7 | criminal justice and administration |
| Medicine | 7 | pre-med, pre-veterinary, pre-dentistry |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 6 | computer science, computer and info science |
| Science | 4 | biology, physics, chemistry |
| Media | 3 | journalism, radio and television |
| Music | 3 | music |
| Engineering | 3 | engineering |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 3 | agricultural supply, agricultural management |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 2 | forestry |
| Art Studies | 1 | art studies |
| Architecture and Planning | 1 | architecture |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
| Religion and Philosophy | 1 | pre-ministerial studies |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 0 | commercial art |
Number of programs and degrees for Itawamba Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 520 | 68 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 95 | 7 |
In 2007-2008, Itawamba Community College had a total enrollment of 5,871 students (3,175 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 66% |
| Black | 33% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 33% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Mississippi | 98% |
| Alabama | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 76 % |
| Part-Time | 57 % |
Itawamba Community College offers campus housing for 800 of its 3,175 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Fulton, 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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,640 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,410 |
| Room and board | $ 2,230 |
| Room charge | $ 1,060 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,230 |
| Books and supplies | $ 950 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,490 |
Financial Aid:
Itawamba Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 240900)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 60 | 116 |
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 | 24 | $68,972 | 31 | $65,128 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 24 | $68,972 | 31 | $65,128 |
*: 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 | 36 | $55,389 | 85 | $51,083 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 36 | $55,389 | 85 | $51,083 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 160 | 52 | 212 |
| Football | 48 | 0 | 48 |
| Basketball | 14 | 14 | 28 |
| Baseball | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| All Other Sports | 74 | 38 | 112 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business/Commerce, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Forestry, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Speech Teacher Education
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Hardware Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Social Work
LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Pre-Law Studies
LIBERAL ARTS
American Sign Language (ASL)
General Studies
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Library Science/Librarianship
Political Science and Government, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Journalism
Radio and Television
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Health Unit Manager/Ward Supervisor
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Pre-Pharmacy Studies
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
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)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Furniture Design and Manufacturing
Tool and Die Technology/Technician
Welding Technology/Welder
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapist Assistant
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Itawamba Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 11% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
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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