Southwest Mississippi Community College

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Also known as: SMCC SWCC Southwest Community College Southwest South West Mississippi Community College South West Community College

Summit, MS
(601) 276-2000
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What Are the Key Stats for Southwest Mississippi Community College?

Annual Tuition & Fees (In-State)

$4,080

Total Enrollment

1,758

Graduation Rate

55.9%

6-year graduation rate

Program Completions

525

Last reported year

How Southwest Mississippi Community College Compares

Southwest Mississippi Community College sits in the middle range for trade-college enrollment with 1,758 students. Tuition: $4,080. Net price: $4,171. Graduation: 56%. Retention: 69%. These metrics behave as expected for a school of this size — useful as a baseline against more specialized competitors.

Where is Southwest Mississippi Community College?

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What are the Most Popular Programs at Southwest Mississippi Community College

282 graduates Class of 2025 CIP 24.0101
73 graduates Class of 2025 CIP 51.3801
30 graduates Class of 2025 CIP 51.3901
26 graduates Class of 2025 CIP 12.0401
15 graduates Class of 2025 CIP 19.0709

Verified Program Outcomes

Completion and employment results reported to the U.S. Department of Labor for Southwest Mississippi Community College programs on the state Eligible Training Provider List. Missing values ("—") mean the state suppressed or did not report that metric — they never mean zero.

In the NURSING - LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN) program at Southwest Mississippi Community College, 86% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 100% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $9,101 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

ProgramCompletion rateEmployed 6 mo after exitEmployed 1 yr after exitMedian quarterly earnings
NURSING - LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN)100%86%76%$9,101
CHILD CARE WORKER/CHILD DEV TECH100%68%73%$3,945
WELDER - ASSOCIATES DEGREE100%74%74%$7,661
COMPUTER NETWORK SUPPORT - ASSOCIATE DEGREE100%57%68%$6,212
MARKETING MANAGEMENT100%73%77%$5,435

All 17 verified program outcomes for Southwest Mississippi Community College →

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, WIOA participant outcomes (trainingproviderresults.gov), PY 2023.

Explore Southwest Mississippi Community College

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Enrollment

Southwest Mississippi Community College enrolls 1,758 students. The student body is 60.1% women, with diverse representation across programs. The college maintains a 69% retention rate, reflecting student satisfaction and academic support.

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Academics

Southwest Mississippi Community College maintains a 21:1 student-to-faculty ratio, providing strong opportunities for personalized instruction and academic support. The college maintains a good 69% retention rate for full-time students, reflecting student satisfaction and effective academic programs. Students demonstrate high academic engagement with strong commitment to their educational programs.

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Faculty & Staff

Southwest Mississippi Community College employs 62 instructional staff members dedicated to student success. The 21:1 student-to-faculty ratio provides strong opportunities for personalized attention and mentoring. With 100% of faculty holding tenure, students benefit from experienced educators committed to teaching excellence.

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Programs

Southwest Mississippi Community College offers programs in 11 different fields of study. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. In 2025, the college awarded 525 degrees and certificates across all programs.

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Financial Aid

Annual tuition and fees at Southwest Mississippi Community College is $4,080 for in-state students and $6,780 for out-of-state students. After financial aid, the average net price is $4,171. Students can use the net price calculator to estimate their individual costs and potential aid.

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Student Outcomes

Southwest Mississippi Community College achieves a 44.8% overall completion rate for students who complete their programs. Students typically complete their programs in 5 years, balancing academic rigor with timely graduation. The college supports working students with a 42.2% success rate for this population.

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Institution Details

Sector PUBLIC 2 YEAR
Control PUBLIC
Level AT LEAST 2 BUT LESS THAN 4 YEARS
Degree Granting Yes

Contact Information

Address
1156 College Dr
Summit, MS, 39666-0000
Administrator
J. Steven Bishop
President

Cost Information

In-State Tuition and Fees $4,080
Out-of-State Tuition and Fees $6,780
Average Net Price $4,171

Federal Identifiers

OPE ID: 00243600
EIN: 646001081
IPEDS ID: 176354
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