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The main campus of Pearl River Community College is in Poplarville, Mississippi (a quiet rural area). The school is a public school. Pearl River Community College offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to production trades.
Pearl River Community College does not accept everyone who applies. Students attending the school come from a variety of places, in and out of state.
In 2005, Pearl River Community College had 3,947 enrolled students.
Many students are part-timers. Many students at Pearl River Community College live in campus housing. The school makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available. The school takes athletics seriously enough to offer athletic financial aid to a significant portion of its students.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Mission Statement Pearl River Community College is a public institution committed to providing quality educational and service opportunities for all who seek them."
More complete details are provided below.
Pearl River Community College
101 Hwy 11 N
Poplarville, MS 39470
General Phone: (601) 403-1000
Admissions Phone: (601) 403-1214
Financial Aid Phone: (601) 403-1211
http://www.prcc.edu
Pearl River Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 226 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 131 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 77 | respiratory care tech, dental hygienist, surgical tech, dental assistant, medical lab assistant |
| Production Trades | 37 | welding, machine shop assistant |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 34 | barber, cosmetology |
| Engineering Technician | 31 | instrumentation tech, drafting, electronics tech |
| Office And Administration | 28 | administrative assistant, office data entry |
| Business And Management | 24 | finance, marketing |
| Mechanics And Repair | 17 | automobile mechanics, HVAC, diesel mechanics |
| Therapy And Counseling | 15 | physical therapist assistant |
| Family And Social Work | 15 | child care management |
| Medical Adminstration | 11 | medical secretary |
| Construction Trades | 11 | electrician, carpentry |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 7 | computer applications programming |
Number of programs and degrees for Pearl River Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 455 | 15 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 174 | 9 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 35 | 6 |
In 2005, Pearl River Community College had a total enrollment of 3,947 students (3,163 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 38% |
| Women | 62% |
| Full-Time | 75% |
| Part-Time | 25% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 63% |
| Black | 37% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 28% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Mississippi | 84% |
| Louisiana | 13% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 41 % |
| Part-Time | 36 % |
Pearl River Community College offers campus housing for 565 of its 3,163 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Poplarville, Mississippi for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,378 | 2,165 | 91% | 2,003 | 93% |
| Men | 1,014 | 877 | 86% | 753 | 86% |
| Women | 1,364 | 1,288 | 94% | 1,250 | 97% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 21 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 21 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 21 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 93% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (601) 403-1214
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,620 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,018 |
| Room and board | $ 2,870 |
| Books and supplies | $ 500 |
| Other expenses | $ 300 |
Financial Aid:
Pearl River Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 243000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (601) 403-1211
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 | $55,999 | 21 | $39,655 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 6 | $55,999 | 21 | $39,655 |
*: 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 | 41 | $35,344 | 64 | $39,030 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 41 | $35,344 | 64 | $39,030 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 117 | 45 | 162 |
| Football | 55 | 0 | 55 |
| Basketball | 17 | 17 | 34 |
| Baseball | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| All Other Sports | 17 | 28 | 45 |
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Barbering/Barber
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Finance, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Instrumentation Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Pearl River Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes 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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