Hinds Community College

Hinds Community College, also known as Hinds CC, was founded in 1917 as a small agricultural high school. The college had 117 students and eight faculty members in its initial year. In 1922 it became Hinds Junior College and merged with Utica Junior College, a historically black junior college, in 1982. The college adopted its present name in 1987. The main campus is located in Raymond, Mississippi.

Some of the academic divisions of Hinds CC are banking and finance technology, computer programming technology, international program, and telecommunications technology. The college offers many scholarships including the Datatel Scholars Foundation, Music and Band Scholarships, Trustmark National Bank Scholarships, ACT Scholarship, and many more.

The athletic teams of Hinds CC are known as the Eagles. The men’s teams include football, baseball, track, soccer, basketball, golf, and tennis. The women’s teams include softball, basketball, tennis, and soccer.

Campus Location

501 E Main St
Raymond, MS 39154
USA
Main Tel: (601) 857-5261
Web Site

The campus is in a rural area.

Hinds Community College Highlights

Where Hinds Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

Many students concentrating in law, office and administration, and construction trades.
Large number of programs of study offered.
Number of dorm rooms for students.
Large number of students.
Affordable tuition & fees.
Good faculty-to-student ratio.
Racially diverse student body.
High female/male ratio.

Other important characteristics:

Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
Library on-campus
Campus housing available
Distance learning available
Part-time classes available
Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Degree	Total Earned	Different Programs
Associate	1,054	84
1-2 year certificate	384	29
< 1 year certificate	38	6

Students

The student enrollment at Hinds Community College was 9,941 in 2007 (8,019 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

Item	Cost
State Tuition and fees	$ 1,700
Out-of-state tuition and fees	$ 3,906
Room	$ 1,000
Board	$ 1,380
Books and supplies	$ 450
Other	$ 4,695

Financial Aid: Hinds Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Similar Schools

Based on computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Hinds Community College:

School	Location	Enrollment
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College	Perkinston, MS	8,860
Holmes Community College	Goodman, MS	5,107
Palo Alto College	San Antonio, TX	7,662
Chabot College	Hayward, CA	13,229
Miracosta College	Oceanside, CA	10,682
Highline Community College	Des Moines, WA	5,859
Itawamba Community College	Fulton, MS	5,871
Victor Valley College	Victorville, CA	10,149
Norwalk Community College	Norwalk, CT	6,231
Allan Hancock College	Santa Maria, CA	13,176

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Full-Time Faculty		Total
Without tenure; tenure not available		400

Housing and Meals

Hinds Community College provides on-campus housing for 1,500 of its 8,019 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (7 awarded)

Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations

ART STUDIES (2 awarded)

Art/Art Studies

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (41 awarded)

Barbering/Barber
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (64 awarded)

Business/Commerce
Management Information Systems
Marketing/Marketing Management
Vehicle and Vehicle Parts and Accessories Marketing Operations

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (30 awarded)

Computer Programming/Programmer
Computer and Information Sciences

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (95 awarded)

Apparel and Textile Manufacture
Apparel and Textile Marketing Management
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
Mason/Masonry
Plumbing Technology/Plumber

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (13 awarded)

Cooking and Related Culinary Arts
Institutional Food Workers
Meat Cutting/Meat Cutter

DESIGN (17 awarded)

Graphic Design

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (1 awarded)

Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (28 awarded)

Business Teacher Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING (4 awarded)

Engineering

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (30 awarded)

Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (42 awarded)

Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Care and Support Services Management
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

HOSPITALITY (17 awarded)

Hospitality Administration/Management
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
Tourism and Travel Services Management

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (7 awarded)

Landscaping and Groundskeeping

LAW (51 awarded)

Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Pre-Law Studies

LIBERAL ARTS (323 awarded)

English Language and Literature
General Studies
History
Language Interpretation and Translation
Political Science and Government
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
Social Sciences
Sociology
Speech and Rhetorical Studies

MATHEMATICS (1 awarded)

Mathematics

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (48 awarded)

Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Engine Machinist
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician

MEDIA (9 awarded)

Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
Journalism
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (8 awarded)

Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (141 awarded)

Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Optometric Technician/Assistant
Pre-Pharmacy Studies
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant

MEDICINE (8 awarded)

Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
Pre-Dentistry Studies
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Pre-Veterinary Studies

MUSIC (1 awarded)

Music

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (309 awarded)

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (3 awarded)

Occupational Therapy/Therapist

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (92 awarded)

Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science

PRODUCTION TRADES (33 awarded)

Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder

SCIENCE (11 awarded)

Biology/Biological Sciences
Chemistry
Geology/Earth Science

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (16 awarded)

Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (24 awarded)

Physical Therapist Assistant
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology

TRANSPORTATION (0 awarded)

Aviation/Airway Management and Operations