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Southwest Mississippi Community College, also known as SMCC, is situated in Summit, Pike County, Mississippi, United States. Initially, Superintendent James Murray Kenna established the college as Pike County Agricultural High School. Then in 1988, it became Southwest Mississippi Community College. The campus is situated on 60 acres of land. Students of SMCC are offered associate degrees in arts and applied science, vocational certificates, and several graduate level degrees.
SMCC encourages students to participate in various cultural and entertaining activities through the many clubs and organizations it sponsors. Some of the popular student organizations are the Student Government Association, Phi Theta Kappa, Bear Trackers, Scholars Bowl, Campus Ministries, and Pine Burr.
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Campus LocationCollege Dr
Summit, MS 39666-0000
USA
Main Tel: (601) 276-2000
Web Site The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area. |
Southwest Mississippi Community College HighlightsWhere Southwest Mississippi Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in nursing and emergency medicine.
- Large number of students.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- High faculty salary.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 273 | 12 | | 1-2 year certificate | 115 | 11 | | < 1 year certificate | 19 | 1 | | 2-4 year degree | | 1 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Southwest Mississippi Community College was 1,843 in 2007 (1,587 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 |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 1,800 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,500 | | Room and board | $ 2,310 | | Books and supplies | $ 600 | | Other | $ 3,750 |
Financial Aid: Southwest Mississippi Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| Without tenure; tenure not available | | 72 |
Housing and MealsSouthwest Mississippi Community College provides on-campus housing for 416 of its 1,587 (full-time) students (as of 2007). Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 15 meals weekly.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (25 awarded) - Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (2 awarded) - Marketing/Marketing Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (10 awarded) - Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (8 awarded) - Carpentry/Carpenter
- Well Drilling/Driller
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (12 awarded) - Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (16 awarded) - Child Care and Support Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS (131 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (11 awarded) - Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (17 awarded) - Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (147 awarded) - Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (11 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PRODUCTION TRADES (4 awarded) - Welding Technology/Welder
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (13 awarded) - Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
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