Pearl River Community College
About Pearl River Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Pearl River Community College, founded in 1908, is the oldest community college in Mississippi, and teaches in Poplarville with dormitories on its campus. Nursing and allied health are among its largest programs.
Founded
1908
Location
Poplarville, Mississippi
Students
4,903
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
37.5%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$3,700
Out-of-state: $6,100
Avg Net Price
$6,532
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$33,019
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
37.5% complete their degree within three years
Retention
64.7%
Transfer Out
14%
Teaching Quality
27:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
100%
$/Student
$5.2K
Class Size
Large
The 37.5% graduation rate is below average, but 64.7% 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
$3,700
In-State
$6,100
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
$5,702
Books & Supplies
$1,350
Total Cost of Attendance
$14,832
After Financial Aid
$6,532
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$5,647
Receive Grants
51.7%
Take Loans
28.1%
The total cost of attendance runs about $14,832/yr, including $5,702 for room and board. After financial aid, the average student pays $6,532.
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 Pearl River Community College fund their education.
While in School
51.7%
Get Grants
Free money
28.1%
Take Loans
Must repay
$18,704
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$9,750
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$103/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $9,750, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Pearl River Community College.
Gender
68%
Female
32%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
4,903
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
42.3%
First-Gen
22 yrs
Avg Age
20.9%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 68% 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: Remote
Campus Quick Facts
4,903
Students
community
Institution
Small
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Pearl River Community College fields 8 varsity teams with 238 student athletes, about 5% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division I
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
8
Biggest: Football
Student Athletes
238
5% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
67% / 33%
160
Men
78
Women
6
Men's Teams
6
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Pearl River Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$33,019
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$19K
571 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$67K
107 grads
1yr Earnings
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
$50K
60 grads
1yr Earnings
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
$42K
32 grads
1yr Earnings
Health and Medical Administrative Services
$18K
31 grads
1yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$19K
28 grads
1yr Earnings
Median earnings are $33K 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.