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Mississippi Delta Community College, also known as MDCC, is located in Moorhead, Mississippi, United States. It was founded in 1926 as Sunflower Junior College. It became Mississippi Delta Junior College in 1961. It was christened Mississippi Delta Community College in 1989. In additon to the Moorhead campus, the college offers classes in Greenville, Drew, Indianola, and Greenwood, Mississippi. MDCC offers enrollment to more than 3,000 students.
Mississippi Delta Community College offers a wide variety of degrees in the fields of business, fine arts, humanities, general education, law enforcement, math and science, and social/behavioral sciences. Distance learning programs are also available for outstation students.
MDCC’s athletic teams are known as the Trojans. They participate in sports such as baseball, basketball, football, soccer, and softball. The football team were the winner of a national championship in 1994.
Moorhead, MS is home to Mississippi Delta Community College. Moorhead is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Mississippi Delta Community College go up to the Associate's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in liberal arts.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
The school has 3,006 enrolled students (as of 2007).
Mississippi Delta Community College has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Mississippi Delta Community College offers students meal plans. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"It is the mission of Mississippi Delta Community College to provide quality educational experiences that include intellectual, academic, vocational, technical, social, cultural, and recreational learning opportunities, at a nominal cost, to those who qualify for the courses of study and programs offered."
More complete details are provided below.
Mississippi Delta Community College
Hwy 3 and Cherry St
Moorhead, MS 38761
General Phone: (662) 246-6322
http://www.msdelta.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 257 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Medical Support And Technology | 33 | radiation therapist, medical lab tech, dental hygienist |
| Mechanics And Repair | 30 | automobile mechanics, HVAC, engine machinist |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 29 | licensed practical nurse |
| Office And Administration | 17 | administrative assistant |
| Construction Trades | 15 | masonry, electrician |
| Production Trades | 13 | welding, machinist, sheet metal tech, machine shop assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 11 | architectural engineering tech, electronics tech |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 11 | computer networking |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 10 | agricultural operations, agricultural mechanization courses, farm management |
| Transportation | 6 | construction equipment operation |
Number of programs and degrees for Mississippi Delta Community College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 338 | 11 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 94 | 11 |
In 2007, Mississippi Delta Community College had a total enrollment of 3,006 students (2,588 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 39% |
| Black | 60% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 24% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Mississippi | 98% |
| Arkansas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 54 % |
| Part-Time | 31 % |
Mississippi Delta Community College offers campus housing for 476 of its 2,588 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Moorhead, 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 | $ 1,920 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,528 |
| Room and board | $ 2,220 |
| Room charge | $ 850 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,370 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,670 |
Financial Aid:
Mississippi Delta Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 241600)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 34 | 74 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 3 | $59,271 | 4 | $54,916 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $59,271 | 4 | $54,916 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 31 | $46,427 | 70 | $50,155 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 31 | $46,427 | 70 | $50,155 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 249 | 67 | 316 |
| Football | 106 | 0 | 106 |
| Basketball | 33 | 38 | 71 |
| Baseball | 67 | 0 | 67 |
| All Other Sports | 43 | 29 | 72 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Agricultural Mechanization, Other
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
Mason/Masonry
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Engine Machinist
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking
Welding Technology/Welder
TRANSPORTATION
Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Mississippi Delta Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits 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 Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Offers athletic scholarships
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