Coahoma Community College
About Coahoma Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Coahoma Community College is a historically Black college in Clarksdale, in the Mississippi Delta where the blues was born, and it keeps dormitories. Nursing and human development are among its largest programs.
Founded
1924
Location
Clarksdale, Mississippi
Students
1,144
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
41%
Below national average
Tuition
$3,490
Per year
Avg Net Price
$-274
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$24,289
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
41% complete their degree within three years
Retention
78.3%
Transfer Out
13%
Teaching Quality
17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
65.2%
$/Student
$10.6K
Class Size
Medium
The 41% graduation rate is below average, but 78.3% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$3,490
Annual Tuition
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
$4,920
Books & Supplies
$900
Total Cost of Attendance
$9,444
After Financial Aid
$-274
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$-145
Receive Grants
57%
Take Loans
0%
Don't let the $3,490 sticker price scare you. Most students pay around $-274 after financial aid, a 108% discount. Families earning under $30K pay closer to $-145.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Coahoma Community College fund their education.
While in School
57%
Get Grants
Free money
0%
Take Loans
Must repay
$14,422
Median Family Income
After Graduation
N/A
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
N/A
Monthly Payment
N/A
Default Rate
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Coahoma Community College.
Gender
59.4%
Female
41%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
1,144
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
42.3%
First-Gen
21 yrs
Avg Age
21.5%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 59% of the student body. 42.3% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Rural: Fringe
Campus Quick Facts
1,144
Students
community
Institution
Small
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
No
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
No
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Coahoma Community College fields 5 varsity teams with 149 student athletes, about 13% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division I
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
5
Biggest: Football
Student Athletes
149
13% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
79% / 21%
118
Men
31
Women
4
Men's Teams
3
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Coahoma Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$24,289
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$20K
87 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$69K
23 grads
1yr Earnings
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
—
16 grads
Business/Commerce, General
—
14 grads
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
$26K
11 grads
4yr Earnings
Criminal Justice and Corrections
$31K
11 grads
4yr Earnings
Median earnings are $24K ten years after enrollment. Choosing a high-demand major can significantly boost your earning potential from here.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.