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Northwest Mississippi Community College, also referred to as NMCC, is a coeducational, public community college located in Senatobia, North Mississippi, United States. It was established in 1928. The technical and vocational courses offered by the College cover many areas including Automotive Technology, Agricultural Technology, Collision Repair, Medical Office Technology, and Cosmetology. Pre-professional areas include architecture, law, engineering, pharmacy, forestry, agriculture, and accountancy.
The academic departments at NMCC include:
NMCC's sports teams are called the Rangers. The official mascot is the Ranger. The college offers sports programs in football, soccer, softball, baseball, basketball, rodeo, and golf.
Northwest Mississippi Community College is found in Senatobia, MS. Senatobia is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Northwest Mississippi Community College.
The school is known for its programs in education and teaching.
Northwest Mississippi Community College accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
Students numbered 7,097 in 2007-2008 at the school.
Northwest Mississippi Community College has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Northwest Mississippi Community College
4975 Hwy 51 N
Senatobia, MS 38668-1714
General Phone: (662) 562-3200
http://www.northwestms.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 236 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, various nursing, EMT paramedic, nursing assistant |
| Business and Management | 130 | business management, accounting, marketing, accounting technology, management information systems, MIS |
| Liberal Arts | 113 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences, sociology, English, foreign language and literature, history, social services |
| Education and Teaching | 71 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, physical education teaching, music teaching, business teaching |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 39 | cosmetology |
| Medical Support and Technology | 37 | respiratory care tech, surgical tech, cardiovascular tech, radiation therapist, dental hygienist, pre-pharmacy, clinical lab tech, cytotechnologist |
| Mechanics and Repair | 30 | HVAC, autobody repair, automobile mechanics, aircraft maintenance, aircraft powerplant tech |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 26 | computer networking, information science, computer programming, computer science |
| Medical Administration | 23 | medical secretary, medical records admin |
| Engineering Technician | 22 | civil engineering tech, drafting, electronics tech, telecommunications tech |
| Family and Social Work | 21 | child development, social work, child care management |
| Production Trades | 16 | welding, tool and die tech |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 15 | criminal justice and administration, forensic science |
| Therapy and Counseling | 12 | psychology, physical therapy |
| Office and Administration | 12 | administrative assistant, office management |
| Law | 9 | legal assistant, pre-law |
| Funeral and Mortuary Science | 9 | funeral and mortuary |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 8 | agricultural mechanization courses, agriculture, agricultural mechanization |
| Animal Science and Care | 7 | animal husbandry |
| Media | 5 | broadcast journalism, public relations, journalism courses, communications tech courses, journalism |
| Art Studies | 5 | art studies |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 4 | exercise science, parks and recreation management, occupational therapy |
| Hospitality | 3 | hotel management |
| Design | 3 | graphic design |
| Science | 3 | biology, chemistry, biological and biomedical sciences |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 2 | drama |
| Medicine | 2 | health professions, pre-med, pre-dentistry, pre-veterinary |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Engineering | 1 | engineering |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 0 | forestry |
| Architecture and Planning | 0 | architecture |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 0 | commercial art |
| Transportation | 0 | truck and bus driver |
Number of programs and degrees for Northwest Mississippi Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 687 | 83 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 169 | 8 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 9 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Northwest Mississippi Community College had a total enrollment of 7,097 students (6,916 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 100% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 28% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 67 % |
| Part-Time | 40 % |
Northwest Mississippi Community College offers campus housing for 1,063 of its 6,916 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Senatobia, Mississippi for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Mississippi Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,700 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,700 |
| Room and board | $ 2,850 |
| Room charge | $ 1,200 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,850 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,100 |
Financial Aid:
Northwest Mississippi Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 242700)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 12 | $59,836 | 17 | $61,256 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 12 | $59,836 | 17 | $61,256 |
*: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 70 | $50,050 | 108 | $52,281 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 70 | $50,050 | 108 | $52,281 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 11 | 8 | 19 |
| Baseball | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Football | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Basketball | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| All Other Sports | 5 | 8 | 13 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Mechanization, General
Agricultural Mechanization, Other
Agriculture, General
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Science
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Forestry, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Business Teacher Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Telecommunications Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Child Development
Social Work
FUNERAL AND MORTUARY SCIENCE
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General
HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Pre-Law Studies
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
General Studies
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Broadcast Journalism
Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services, Other
Journalism
Journalism, Other
Public Relations/Image Management
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Pre-Pharmacy Studies
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
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
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Tool and Die Technology/Technician
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Forensic Science and Technology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Northwest Mississippi Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
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 Offers campus housing Offers athletic scholarships
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