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Mid - South Community College, Arkansas

Overview of Mid - South Community College

Mid - South Community College is in a rural site not far from an urban area, in West Memphis, Arkansas. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Mid - South Community College earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The most common major fields study at the school include computer science and engineering and liberal arts.

Mid - South Community College Selectivity

All qualified applicants are admitted as Mid - South Community College offers open admission.

Student Body

The school, in 2005, had 1,467 students (796 full-time equivalent).

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
Admissions Phone: (870) 733-6732
Financial Aid Phone: (870) 733-6741
http://www.midsouthcc.edu

Mid - South Community College Programs and Degrees (2005)

Mid - South Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts69liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies
Computer Science And Engineering18computer and info science, computer networking, webmastering
Mechanics And Repair9diesel mechanics, computer repair, industrial mechanics
Business And Management7management information systems
Media3radio and TV tech
Family And Social Work1child development
Medical Adminstration0medical transcription
Education And Teaching0middle school teaching
Agricultural Science And Management0agriculture
Engineering Technician0electrical/electronic tech

Number of programs and degrees for Mid - South Community College in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree846
Award of less than 1 academic year175
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years64

Student Body

In 2005, Mid - South Community College had a total enrollment of 1,467 students (796 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White48%
Black50%
Hispanic1%
Asian0%
American Indian0%
(Foreign Students)1%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 1812%
18-1918%
20-2112%
22-2412%
25-2913%
30-3411%
35-397%
40-4911%
50-644%
65+1%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Arkansas98%
Tennessee2%

Mid - South Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time45 %
Part-Time38 %

Mid - South Community College Room and Board (2005)

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 Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track1117

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year3$43,9711*
All faculty totalcalendar year3$43,9711*

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

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructoracademic year8$33,53416$34,004
All faculty totalacademic year8$33,53416$34,004

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

Mid - South Community College Degree Programs (2005)

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
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development

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
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology

MEDIA
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

Mid - South Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Mid - South Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%Mid - South Community College % of degrees in liberal arts
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Mid - South Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Mid - South Community College % of degrees in computer science and engineering
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 16%Mid - South Community College Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
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 placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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