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Moorhead, Mississippi 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 agricultural science and management and liberal arts.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
The school has 3,123 enrolled students (as of 2005). A very high share of students at Mississippi Delta Community College are male.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Mississippi Delta Community College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Mississippi Delta Community College 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
Admissions Phone: (662) 246-6306
Financial Aid Phone: (662) 246-6263
http://www.msdelta.edu
Mississippi Delta Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 238 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Medical Support And Technology | 41 | radiation therapist, dental hygienist, medical lab tech |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 31 | licensed practical nurse |
| Mechanics And Repair | 20 | automobile mechanics, HVAC, engine machinist |
| Office And Administration | 19 | administrative assistant |
| Production Trades | 19 | welding, machine shop assistant, sheet metal tech |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 18 | farm management, agricultural mechanization courses |
| Construction Trades | 16 | masonry, electrician |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 9 | computer networking |
| Transportation | 8 | construction equipment operation |
| Engineering Technician | 7 | electronics tech, architectural engineering tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Mississippi Delta Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 325 | 9 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 101 | 11 |
In 2005, Mississippi Delta Community College had a total enrollment of 3,123 students (2,649 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 53% |
| Black | 45% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 25% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Mississippi | 98% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 56 % |
Mississippi Delta Community College offers campus housing for 444 of its 2,649 (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.
Admissions Phone Number: (662) 246-6306
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,850 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,458 |
| Room and board | $ 2,130 |
| Room charge | $ 800 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,330 |
| 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)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (662) 246-6263
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 6 | $42,786 | 3 | $27,472 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 6 | $42,786 | 3 | $27,472 |
*: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 38 | $42,519 | 83 | $45,376 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 38 | $42,519 | 83 | $45,376 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 223 | 96 | 319 |
| Football | 98 | 0 | 98 |
| Basketball | 39 | 44 | 83 |
| Baseball | 54 | 0 | 54 |
| All Other Sports | 32 | 52 | 84 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
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
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 7% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 9% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits 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 campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Offers athletic scholarships
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