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.
The school accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
Students numbered 6,308 in 2005 at Northwest Mississippi Community College.
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.
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 awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 192 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, various nursing, EMT paramedic, nursing assistant |
| Business And Management | 125 | business management, accounting, MIS, marketing, management information systems, accounting technology |
| Liberal Arts | 81 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences, sociology, history, social services, English |
| Education And Teaching | 75 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, physical education teaching, music teaching |
| Medical Support And Technology | 56 | respiratory care tech, surgical tech, cardiovascular tech, pre-pharmacy, veterinary assistant, radiation therapist, clinical lab tech, cytotechnologist, ... |
| Mechanics And Repair | 46 | autobody repair, HVAC, automobile mechanics, aircraft powerplant tech |
| Family And Social Work | 32 | child care management, social work |
| Office And Administration | 30 | administrative assistant, office management |
| Medical Adminstration | 27 | medical secretary, medical records admin |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 26 | cosmetology |
| Law | 21 | legal assistant, pre-law |
| Production Trades | 20 | welding, tool and die tech |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 19 | criminal justice and administration |
| Therapy And Counseling | 18 | psychology, physical therapy |
| Funeral And Mortuary Science | 17 | funeral and mortuary |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 13 | information science, computer science |
| Engineering Technician | 13 | electronics tech, civil engineering tech, drafting |
| Medicine | 8 | pre-veterinary, pre-dentistry, pre-med |
| Hospitality | 6 | hotel management |
| Art Studies | 6 | art studies |
| Media | 6 | broadcast journalism, public relations, communications tech courses, journalism |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 6 | agricultural mechanization courses, agriculture, agricultural mechanization |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 5 | commercial art |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 5 | drama |
| Engineering | 4 | engineering |
| Science | 3 | biology, chemistry, biological and biomedical sciences |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 2 | forestry |
| Animal Science And Care | 2 | animal husbandry |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 1 | parks and recreation management, occupational therapy |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
| Transportation | 0 | truck and bus driver |
Number of programs and degrees for Northwest Mississippi Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 718 | 73 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 139 | 6 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 8 | 3 |
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):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 68% |
| Black | 30% |
| Other Races | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 12% |
| 18-19 | 34% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Mississippi | 95% |
| Tennessee | 4% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 67 % |
| Part-Time | 25 % |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (662) 562-3219
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,700 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,700 |
| Room and board | $ 2,500 |
| 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
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 | 16 | $43,337 | 20 | $43,969 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 16 | $43,337 | 20 | $43,969 |
*: 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 | 59 | $47,259 | 88 | $47,494 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 59 | $47,259 | 88 | $47,494 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 82 | 39 | 121 |
| Football | 37 | 0 | 37 |
| Basketball | 12 | 13 | 25 |
| Baseball | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| All Other Sports | 15 | 26 | 41 |
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
(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 9% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | ![]() |
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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