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Northwest Mississippi Community College

Northwest Mississippi Community College

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:

  • Accountancy
  • Criminal Justice
  • Health Sciences
  • Liberal Arts
  • Nursing
  • Paralegal Studies
  • Social Work

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.

Overview of Northwest Mississippi Community College

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.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in education and teaching.

Northwest Mississippi Community College Selectivity

Northwest Mississippi Community College accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Student Body

Students numbered 7,097 in 2007 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. The school offers students meal plans.

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
http://www.northwestms.edu

Northwest Mississippi Community College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine193licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, various nursing, EMT paramedic, nursing assistant
Business And Management105business management, accounting, marketing, accounting technology, management information systems, MIS
Liberal Arts97general studies, liberal arts and sciences, history, foreign language and literature, English, sociology, social services
Education And Teaching84elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, physical education teaching, music teaching, business teaching
Medical Support And Technology55surgical tech, cardiovascular tech, respiratory care tech, veterinary assistant, dental hygienist, pre-pharmacy, radiation therapist, clinical lab tech, ...
Medical Administration40medical secretary, medical records admin
Beauty And Cosmetology29cosmetology
Family And Social Work26child development, social work, child care management
Computer Science And Engineering20information science, computer networking, computer science, computer programming
Engineering Technician17drafting, civil engineering tech, electronics tech
Office And Administration17administrative assistant, office management
Production Trades16welding, tool and die tech
Mechanics And Repair16autobody repair, HVAC, aircraft maintenance, automobile mechanics, aircraft powerplant tech
Security And Law Enforcement13criminal justice and administration, forensic science
Law10legal assistant, pre-law
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy9parks and recreation management, occupational therapy, exercise science
Therapy And Counseling8psychology, physical therapy
Agricultural Science And Management8agricultural mechanization courses, agriculture, agricultural mechanization
Hospitality7hotel management
Media4broadcast journalism, public relations, journalism courses, communications tech courses, journalism
Design4graphic design
Science4biological and biomedical sciences, biology, chemistry
Medicine3pre-med, pre-veterinary, pre-dentistry
Art Studies3art studies
Animal Science And Care2animal husbandry
Mathematics1mathematics
Architecture And Planning1architecture
Drama And Performing Arts1drama
Funeral And Mortuary Science1funeral and mortuary
Conservation And Resource Management0forestry
Engineering0engineering
Photography And Commercial Art0commercial art
Transportation0truck and bus driver

Number of programs and degrees for Northwest Mississippi Community College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree63083
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years1588
Award of less than 1 academic year63

Student Body

In 2007, Northwest Mississippi Community College had a total enrollment of 7,097 students (5,770 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White67%
Black30%
Hispanic0%
Unknown2%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 181%
18-1928%
20-2122%
22-2412%
25-2910%
30-346%
35-394%
40-495%
50-642%
65+0%

Northwest Mississippi Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time67 %
Part-Time40 %

Northwest Mississippi Community College Room and Board (2007)

Northwest Mississippi Community College offers campus housing for 1,068 of its 5,770 (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 offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.

Northwest Mississippi Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

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$ 880
Other expenses$ 2,020

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

Northwest Mississippi Community College Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track82118

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year11$60,04418$58,373
All faculty totalcalendar year11$60,04418$58,373

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

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructoracademic year71$47,970100$51,655
All faculty totalacademic year71$47,970100$51,655

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

Northwest Mississippi Community College Athletics

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total11819
Baseball303
Football202
Basketball101
All Other Sports5813

Northwest Mississippi Community College Degree Programs (2007)

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

DESIGN
Graphic Design

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

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
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
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

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 8%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 11%Northwest Mississippi Community College Number of students
% of degrees in education and teaching
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 11%Northwest Mississippi Community College % of degrees in education and teaching
% of degrees in medical adminstration
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 15%Northwest Mississippi Community College % of degrees in medical adminstration
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 18%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 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
Has ROTC (air force)
Offers athletic scholarships

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