Pearl River Community College
Pearl River Community College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Poplarville, MS. Pearl River Community College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Pearl River Community College is $3,700 for Mississippi residents and $6,100 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 7.96% from last year at Pearl River CC.
- Total 6,011 students have enrolled in Pearl River CC and, of that, 1,805 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Pearl River CC offers 57 programs and 9 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of Pearl River CC is 37% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
- Pearl River Community College has 2 branch campuses and you can compare them in branch campuses section below.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Pearl River Community College is $3,700 for Mississippi residents and $6,100 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 7.96% from last year. The next table shows the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | Mississippi Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $3,500 | $4,500 |
| 2022 | $3,500 | $4,500 |
| 2023 | $3,500 | $5,500 |
| 2024 | $3,650 | $5,650 |
| 2025 | $3,700 | $6,100 |
Branch Campuses
Pearl River Community College has 2 branch campuses. The following table lists the campuses with contact information and tuition rate.
| Campsus Name | Address | Phone | Web | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forrest County Campus | 5448 Us Hwy 49 S, Hattiesburg, MS | 601-554-5555 | www.prcc.edu/ | $3,700 / $6,100 |
| Hancock Workforce Academy Hangar | 13915 Fred & Al Key Road, Kiln, MS | 228-252-7001 | https://prcc.edu/ | $3,700 / $6,100 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Pearl River Community College offers 54 major programs through 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 7 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at Pearl River Community College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 31 | 4 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 23 | 3 |
| Total | 54 | 7 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 81 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | 16 |
| Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation | 13 |
| Barbering/Barber | 8 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 571 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 107 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services (other) | 31 |
| Business Administration and Management | 28 |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician | 27 |
Student Population
Total 6,011 students have enrolled to Pearl River Community College. By gender, there are 2,086 male and 3,925 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.53 to 1.
Pearl River Community College offers online degree/certificate programs and 1,805 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 62 | 22 | 40 |
| Asian | 40 | 17 | 23 |
| Black or African American | 1,839 | 534 | 1,305 |
| Hispanic | 40 | 18 | 22 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 3,630 | 1,359 | 2,271 |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 400 | 136 | 264 |
| Total | 6,011 | 2,086 | 3,925 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Pearl River Community College is 37% and the transfer-out rate is 16%. The average financial aid amount is $6,538 and 75% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 37% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 16% |
| Retention Rate | 65% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $6,538 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 26 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 157 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 377 |