Southwest Mississippi Community College
Location and Contact Information
1156 College DrSummit, MS 39666-0000
USA
Main Tel: (601) 276-2000
Web Site
The campus is in a self-contained town.
Overview
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.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Large number of students.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- High faculty salary.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students have meal (board) plans.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
- Athlete financial aid is awarded.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 1,800 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,500 |
| Room | $ 1,130 |
| Board | $ 1,650 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
| Other | $ 3,950 |
Financial Aid
Southwest Mississippi Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 91% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 91% | $4,518 |
| Institutional Grant | 36% | $1,873 |
| Federal Grant | 71% | $4,693 |
| Pell Grant | 70% | $4,223 |
| Other Federal Grant | 70% | $552 |
| State or Local Grant | 20% | $470 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | ||
| Federal Loan | ||
| Other Loan |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Southwest Mississippi Community College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lurleen B Wallace Community College | Andalusia, AL | 1,697 |
| 2 | Williston State College | Williston, ND | 855 |
| 3 | Independence Community College | Independence, KS | 1,091 |
| 4 | Allen County Community College | Iola, KS | 2,859 |
| 5 | Cloud County Community College | Concordia, KS | 2,126 |
| 6 | Neosho County Community College | Chanute, KS | 2,025 |
| 7 | Copiah-Lincoln Community College | Wesson, MS | 3,449 |
| 8 | North Iowa Area Community College | Mason City, IA | 3,485 |
| 9 | Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College | Miami, OK | 1,807 |
| 10 | Alabama Southern Community College | Monroeville, AL | 1,316 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 264 | 15 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 87 | 11 |
| < 1 year certificate | 25 | 2 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 71 |
Students
Student enrollment was 1,983 in 2009-2010 (1,925 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 72% of the student body. About 6% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
Southwest Mississippi Community College provides on-campus housing for 416 of its 1,925 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Marketing/Marketing Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
- Carpentry/Carpenter
- Well Drilling/Driller
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
- 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 ADMINISTRATION
- Health Information/Medical Records 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
PRODUCTION TRADES
- Welding Technology/Welder
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
TRANSPORTATION
- Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation