School Information

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Total Cost $6,480
Total Enrollment 5,519
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 16 : 1

Pearl River Community College

http://www.prcc.edu
101 Hwy 11 N, Poplarville, Mississippi 39470
(601) 403-1000

MISSION STATEMENT Pearl River Community College is a public institution committed to providing quality educational and service opportunities for all who seek them. STRATEGIC GOALS 1. To prepare students to transfer and be successful in their studies at baccalaureate institutions and/or to be successful in careers for which they have been prepared. 2. To provide quality student services. 3. To provide access to college courses and programs using various instructional methods, including distance education. 4. To employ qualified faculty and staff, compensate them well, and provide opportunities for their professional development. 5. To provide facilities, technology, and support staff in ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 2-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities Distance learning opportunities
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered One but less than two years certificate
Associate's degree
Two but less than 4 years certificate
Campus Setting Rural: Remote
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Pearl River Community College, 100.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 78.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $2,917), and 25% receive loans ($3,991 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $3,800. Off campus it is around $3,000.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Pearl River Community College is $1,515 per year.

Yearly Tuition
Tuition Undergrad in State $1,880
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $4,278
Living Costs
Pearl River Community College Total Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $6,480
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $8,878
Total Expense In State Off Campus $5,880
Total Expense in State off Campus With Family $2,880
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus $8,278
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus With Familhy $5,278
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 2,726 people applied to Pearl River Community College. Of the applicants, 90.0% were admitted (94.0% male & 88.0% female ) and 94.0% accepted (87.0% male and 98.0% female)

Percent of In-State Undergrads     93.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     55.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     39.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     41.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone (601) 403-1000
Admissions Office Email webmaster@prcc.edu
Admissions Office Address 01 Highway 11 North, Box 5120 Poplarville, MS 39470
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.prcc.edu/a&f_menu.htm#Transfer
Admissions Website http://www.prcc.edu/a&f_menu.htm

In order to be accepted to Pearl River Community College, you should have:

  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
 
Pearl River Community College Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 14 27
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General 14 4
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry 0
Finance, General 0
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 23
Computer and information sciences and support services 5
Computer Programming, Specific Applications 5
Construction trades 5
Carpentry/Carpenter 2
Electrician 3
Engineering technologies/technicians 35
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General 16
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician 4
Instrumentation Technology/Technician 15
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 19
Child Care and Support Services Management 19
Health professions and related clinical sciences 109 153
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant 10
Dental Assisting/Assistant 15
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 18
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 57
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary 4
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 92
Physical Therapist Assistant 16
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist 21 13
Surgical Technology/Technologist 16
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 338
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 338
Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 22
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 13
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician 0
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician 9
Personal and culinary services 33
Barbering/Barber 15
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 18
Precision production 58
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant 3
Welding Technology/Welder 55
 
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BABOUCARR DIBBA on August 03, 2011 said:

LOVE TO STUDY AT PEARL RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE

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