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Southwest Mississippi Community College, also referred to as SMCC, traces its history to 1908 when the Mississippi legislature allowed counties to set up agricultural schools. The Pike County Agricultural High School was established in September, 1918. It became a 2-year junior college in 1932, and finally in 1988, it was christened the Southwest Mississippi Community College. The 60-acre campus of SMCC is located in Summit, Mississippi.
Southwest Mississippi Community College offers a large number of associate’s degrees in the fields of nursing, career and technical education, humanities/ fine arts, mathematics and science, and social sciences and business.
The athletics teams of Southwest Mississippi Community College are known as the Bears. Students participate in sports including baseball, basketball, football, soccer, softball, track and field, and tennis.
Southwest Mississippi Community College is in Summit, MS. Summit is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Southwest Mississippi Community College issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include nursing and emergency medicine.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
Approximately 1,843 students study at the school (in 2007-2008).
Southwest Mississippi Community College offers a real campus feel. The school makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at Southwest Mississippi Community College can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Athletic scholarships or financial aid help the school attract student athletes.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Southwest Mississippi Community College provides academic, career, and continuing education, meeting the diverse needs of the population at a reasonable cost. SMCC provides community services and promotes economic development through consultative and workforce training."
More complete details are provided below.
Southwest Mississippi Community College
College Dr
Summit, MS 39666-0000
General Phone: (601) 276-2000
http://www.smcc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 131 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant |
| Liberal Arts | 107 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Medical Support and Technology | 27 | medical coding |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 25 | cosmetology |
| Engineering Technician | 14 | electronics tech, occupational safety tech |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 13 | computer networking, web design |
| Production Trades | 11 | welding |
| Mechanics and Repair | 10 | automobile mechanics, HVAC, diesel mechanics |
| Construction Trades | 9 | carpentry, well drilling |
| Business and Management | 9 | marketing |
| Office and Administration | 8 | administrative assistant |
| Family and Social Work | 8 | child care provider |
| Therapy and Counseling | 5 | massage therapy |
Number of programs and degrees for Southwest Mississippi Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 256 | 13 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 103 | 9 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 18 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Southwest Mississippi Community College had a total enrollment of 1,843 students (1,757 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 55% |
| Black | 42% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6% |
| 18-19 | 36% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Mississippi | 85% |
| Louisiana | 7% |
| State unknown | 6% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 56 % |
| Part-Time | 33 % |
Southwest Mississippi Community College offers campus housing for 416 of its 1,757 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Summit, 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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,800 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,500 |
| Room and board | $ 3,000 |
| Room charge | $ 1,130 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,650 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,950 |
Financial Aid:
Southwest Mississippi Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 243600)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 21 | 54 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 1 | * | 8 | $40,767 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 8 | $40,767 |
*: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 20 | $51,753 | 46 | $55,934 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 20 | $51,753 | 46 | $55,934 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 114 | 36 | 150 |
| Football | 67 | 0 | 67 |
| Basketball | 18 | 12 | 30 |
| Baseball | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| All Other Sports | 6 | 24 | 30 |
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Well Drilling/Driller
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
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 SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Southwest Mississippi Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 5% |  |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 8% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
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 Offers athletic scholarships
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