Pearl River Community College
Pearl River Community College is a public, at least 2 but less than 4 years institution located in Poplarville, Mississippi. The campus is situated in a remote rural area and is home to 5,157 undergraduate students.
Frequently Asked
Overview
College Category
Degree-granting, associate's and certificates
Student-to-faculty Ratio
19
Awards Offered
One but less than two years certificate
Associate's degree
City
Poplarville
College Type
Public
Campus Housing
Yes
Location Setting
Remote Rural
Average Grant or Scholarship Aid
$5,870
General
Address
101 Hwy 11 NPoplarville, Mississippi 39470
College Website
Phone
(601) 403-1000
Admissions Website
Online Application Website
Financial Aid Website
Admissions
This college has open admission policy
Costs to Attend
The cost for in-state undergraduate students to attend Pearl River Community College for an academic year can be broken down into $3,250 for tuition, $250 for fees, $1,300 for books and supplies, $4,700 for room and board and $1,928 for other expenses.
In-State Tuition and Fees
| In-state tuition | $3,250 |
| In-state fees | $250 |
| Books and supplies | $1,300 |
| Room and board | $4,700 |
| Other expenses | $1,928 |
The cost for out-of-state undergraduate students to attend Pearl River Community College for an academic year can be broken down into $5,648 for tuition, $250 for fees, $1,300 for books and supplies, $4,700 for room and board and $1,928 for other expenses.
Out-of-State Tution and Fees
| Out-of-state tuition | $5,648 |
| Out-of-state fees | $250 |
| Books and supplies | $1,300 |
| Room and board | $4,700 |
| Other expenses | $1,928 |
Students
Pearl River Community College has 5,157 undergradute students. 36% of the undergraduate students are male compared to 64% female.
Undergradute Enrollment
Enrollment by gender
36% men
64% women
Academics
The graduation rate for undergraduate students at Pearl River Community College is 34%. The graduation rate for male undergraduate students is 38% compared to 30% for female undergraduate students.
The retention rate for undergraduate students at Pearl River Community College is 58%. Retention rate is the percentage of first-time undergraduate students who return to continue their studies the following fall semester.
Retention Rate
After College
The average earnings of former students working 10 years after entry at Pearl River Community College is $33,400 with 25% of former students having earnings less than $15,200 compared to 25% former students having earnings greater than $44,200.
Mean Earnings After 10 Years
Earnings Range After 10 Years
Percent Earning Over $25,000 After 10 Years
The percent of former students working 10 years after entry at Pearl River Community College is 81% compared to 19% of former students 10 years after entry not working.
Working Status
81% percent_working
19% percent_not_working
Programs and Majors
The largest programs/majors at Pearl River Community College include "Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities" with 475 graduates followed by "Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursin" with 80 graduates, "Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians" with 47 graduates, "Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians" with 37 graduates and "Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions" with 37 graduates.
| Program/Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 475 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursin | 80 |
| Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 47 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 37 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 37 |
ⓘ Graduates by program are reported for students receiving associates degree.
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