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Northwest Mississippi Community College, Mississippi

Overview of Northwest Mississippi Community College

Northwest Mississippi Community College is found in Senatobia, Mississippi. 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.

Northwest Mississippi Community College Selectivity

The school accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.

Student Body

Students numbered 6,308 in 2005 at Northwest Mississippi Community College.

Student Life

The school has a residential or campus feel. Northwest Mississippi Community College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Northwest Mississippi Community College

Northwest Mississippi Community College
4975 Hwy 51 N
Senatobia, MS 38668-1714
General Phone: (662) 562-3200
Admissions Phone: (662) 562-3219
Financial Aid Phone: (662) 562-3271
http://www.northwestms.edu

Northwest Mississippi Community College Programs and Degrees (2005)

Northwest Mississippi Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine192registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, various nursing, EMT paramedic, nursing assistant
Business And Management125business management, accounting, MIS, marketing, management information systems, accounting technology
Liberal Arts81general studies, liberal arts and sciences, sociology, history, social services, English
Education And Teaching75elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, physical education teaching, music teaching
Medical Support And Technology56respiratory care tech, surgical tech, cardiovascular tech, pre-pharmacy, veterinary assistant, radiation therapist, clinical lab tech, cytotechnologist, ...
Mechanics And Repair46autobody repair, HVAC, automobile mechanics, aircraft powerplant tech
Family And Social Work32child care management, social work
Office And Administration30administrative assistant, office management
Medical Adminstration27medical secretary, medical records admin
Beauty And Cosmetology26cosmetology
Law21legal assistant, pre-law
Production Trades20welding, tool and die tech
Security And Law Enforcement19criminal justice and administration
Therapy And Counseling18psychology, physical therapy
Funeral And Mortuary Science17funeral and mortuary
Computer Science And Engineering13information science, computer science
Engineering Technician13electronics tech, civil engineering tech, drafting
Medicine8pre-veterinary, pre-dentistry, pre-med
Hospitality6hotel management
Art Studies6art studies
Media6broadcast journalism, public relations, communications tech courses, journalism
Agricultural Science And Management6agricultural mechanization courses, agriculture, agricultural mechanization
Photography And Commercial Art5commercial art
Drama And Performing Arts5drama
Engineering4engineering
Science3biology, chemistry, biological and biomedical sciences
Conservation And Resource Management2forestry
Animal Science And Care2animal husbandry
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy1parks and recreation management, occupational therapy
Mathematics0mathematics
Transportation0truck and bus driver

Number of programs and degrees for Northwest Mississippi Community College in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree71873
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years1396
Award of less than 1 academic year83

Student Body

In 2005, Northwest Mississippi Community College had a total enrollment of 6,308 students (5,203 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White68%
Black30%
Other Races2%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 1812%
18-1934%
20-2114%
22-2411%
25-299%
30-347%
35-395%
40-496%
50-642%
65+0%

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

ResidencePercent
Mississippi95%
Tennessee4%

Northwest Mississippi Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time67 %
Part-Time25 %

Northwest Mississippi Community College Room and Board (2005)

Northwest Mississippi Community College offers campus housing for 1,063 of its 5,203 (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.

Northwest Mississippi Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 1,700
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 3,700
Room and board$ 2,500
Room charge$ 1,200
Board (meal plan) charge$ 1,650
Books and supplies$ 800
Other expenses$ 1,852

Financial Aid:
Northwest Mississippi Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 242700)

Financial Aid Phone Number: (662) 562-3271

Northwest Mississippi Community College Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year16$43,33720$43,969
All faculty totalcalendar year16$43,33720$43,969

*: 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 year59$47,25988$47,494
All faculty totalacademic year59$47,25988$47,494

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

Northwest Mississippi Community College Athletics

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total8239121
Football37037
Basketball121325
Baseball18018
All Other Sports152641

Northwest Mississippi Community College Degree Programs (2005)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Mechanization, General
Agricultural Mechanization, Other
Agriculture, General

ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production

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 Science
Information Science/Studies

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Forestry, General

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
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

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
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
General Studies
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Social Sciences, General
Sociology

MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Aircraft Powerplant 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
Public Relations/Image Management

MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
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
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant

MEDICINE
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
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

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General

TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation

Northwest Mississippi Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Northwest Mississippi Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 7%Northwest Mississippi Community College Dorm rooms per full-time student
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%Northwest Mississippi Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%Northwest Mississippi Community College Number of degree programs
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Northwest Mississippi Community College Number of students
% of degrees in education and teaching
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 14%Northwest Mississippi Community College % of degrees in education and teaching
% of degrees in business and management
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 16%Northwest Mississippi Community College % of degrees in business and management
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 19%Northwest Mississippi Community College % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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
Has ROTC (air force)
Offers athletic scholarships

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