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Mid South Community College

Mid South Community College

Mid - South Community College, also often referred to as MSCC, is a two-year, coeducational, public institution located in West Memphis, Arkansas, United States. The college campus spreads over a 30-acre plot, just off Airport Road. The groundbreaking ceremony was held on October 30, 1980. It offers associate degrees (on arts and applied science) and a number of technical courses.

There are a number of clubs and student organizations in the college campus, including Baptist Collegiate Ministry and Campus Ministry International, MSCC Book Club, The Student Arkansas Education Association (SAEA) and Writers Anonymous.

Overview of Mid South Community College

Mid South Community College is located in West Memphis, AR (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Mid South Community College is the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in media, computer science and engineering, and liberal arts.

Mid South Community College Selectivity

Mid South Community College is an open-admission school.

Student Body

The school had 1,654 enrolled students in 2007.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Mid South Community College

Mid South Community College
2000 W. Broadway
West Memphis, AR 72301-3829
General Phone: (870) 733-6722
http://www.midsouthcc.edu

Mid South Community College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts58liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies
Business And Management13management information systems
Computer Science And Engineering11webmastering, computer and info science, computer networking
Media11radio and TV tech
Mechanics And Repair9heavy truck tech, computer repair, diesel mechanics
Office And Administration7general office occupations
Education And Teaching6middle school teaching
Medical Administration4medical transcription
Engineering Technician2manufacturing tech
Security And Law Enforcement0forensic science, criminal justice and administration
Agricultural Science And Management0agriculture

Number of programs and degrees for Mid South Community College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree809
Award of less than 1 academic year4110
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years05

Student Body

In 2007, Mid South Community College had a total enrollment of 1,654 students (826 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White44%
Black53%
Hispanic1%
Asian1%
American Indian0%
Unknown0%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 1814%
18-1919%
20-2112%
22-2411%
25-2912%
30-349%
35-398%
40-4910%
50-644%
65+1%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Arkansas95%
Tennessee5%

Mid South Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time42 %
Part-Time32 %

Mid South Community College Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

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

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Mid South Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 1,680
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 2,880
Books and supplies$ 1,000

Financial Aid:
Mid South Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2348200)

Mid South Community College Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track2015

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year8$52,5003$50,450
All faculty totalcalendar year8$52,5003$50,450

*: 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
Instructoracademic year12$38,45812$40,259
All faculty totalacademic year12$38,45812$40,259

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

Mid South Community College Degree Programs (2007)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agriculture, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Management Information Systems and Services, Other

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Manufacturing Technology/Technician

LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician

MEDIA
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Forensic Science and Technology

Mid South Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Mid South Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Mid South Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in media
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%Mid South Community College % of degrees in media
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Mid South Community College % of degrees in liberal arts
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Mid South Community College % of degrees in computer science and engineering
Male % of student body
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 20%Mid South Community College Male % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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