Pearl River Community College
Pearl River Community College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Poplarville, MS. It offers 48 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1929 - Current).
Important Academic Statistics
Total 5,462 students attended Pearl River Community College in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 172 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 97 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 403 (full-time) and 97 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Pearl River Community College is 39% and transfer-out rate is 12%. The retention rate is 63% at the school.
| Student Population | 5,462 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 39% |
| Number of Faculty | 269 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24 to 1 |
2024 Costs of Attendance
The 2024 tuition & fees of Pearl River Community College is $5,650
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
67% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $6,124 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $5,650 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Amount | $6,124 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Pearl River Community College offers 19 career programs for 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 188 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Years Certificate | 19 | 1 | 188 |
| Total | 19 | 1 | 188 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Pearl River Community College are offered both in online and on-site education. Total 188 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2022-2023, total 5,462 students have enrolled into Pearl River Community College. By gender, 1,907 male and 3,555 female students are attending the school.
There are 3,414 White (62.50%), 1,721 Black/African American (31.51%), 35 Hispanic (0.64%), 37 Asian (0.68%), and 290 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 5,462 | 1,907 | 3,555 |
| American Indian/Native American | 15 | 5 | 10 |
| Asian | 37 | 16 | 21 |
| Black/African American | 1,721 | 511 | 1,210 |
| Hispanic | 35 | 12 | 23 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 3,414 | 1,264 | 2,150 |
| Two More | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Un-Known | 240 | 99 | 141 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 101 Hwy 11 N, Poplarville, MS
- 601-403-1000
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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