Southwest Mississippi Community College
Southwest Mississippi Community College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Summit, MS. Southwest Mississippi Community College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Southwest Mississippi Community College is $4,080 for Mississippi residents and $6,780 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 1.80% from last year at SMCC.
- Total 1,758 students have enrolled in SMCC and, of that, 158 students enrolled online exclusively.
- SMCC offers 25 programs and 8 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of SMCC is 56% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Southwest Mississippi Community College is $4,080 for Mississippi residents and $6,780 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 1.80% 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 | $3,380 | $6,080 |
| 2022 | $3,380 | $6,080 |
| 2023 | $3,600 | $6,300 |
| 2024 | $3,960 | $6,660 |
| 2025 | $4,080 | $6,780 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Southwest Mississippi Community College offers 27 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 8 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at Southwest Mississippi Community College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 17 | 8 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 7 | 0 |
| Total | 27 | 8 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 36 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | 21 |
| Carpentry/Carpenter | 6 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 287 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 58 |
| Electrician | 16 |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | 13 |
| Business Administration and Management | 11 |
Student Population
Total 1,758 students have enrolled to Southwest Mississippi Community College. By gender, there are 701 male and 1,057 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.66 to 1.
Southwest Mississippi Community College offers online degree/certificate programs and 158 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 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Asian | 10 | 6 | 4 |
| Black or African American | 792 | 292 | 500 |
| Hispanic | 40 | 22 | 18 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| White | 820 | 325 | 495 |
| Two or More Races | 32 | 13 | 19 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 45 | 30 | 15 |
| Total | 1,758 | 701 | 1,057 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Southwest Mississippi Community College is 56% and the transfer-out rate is 14%. The average financial aid amount is $6,931 and 82% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 56% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 14% |
| Retention Rate | 69% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $6,931 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 21 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 67 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 195 |