Pearl River Community College
Pearl River Community College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Poplarville, MS. It offers 54 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 6,011 students attended Pearl River Community College in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 157 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 36 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 26 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 377 (full-time) and 36 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Pearl River Community College is 37% and transfer-out rate is 16%. The retention rate is 65% at the school.
| Student Population | 6,011 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 37% |
| Number of Faculty | 193 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Pearl River Community College is $6,100
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
75% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $6,538 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $6,100 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Amount | $6,538 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Pearl River Community College offers 23 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, 229 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Years Certificate | 23 | 3 | 229 |
| Total | 23 | 3 | 229 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Pearl River Community College are offered both in online and on-site education. Total 229 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 6,011 students have enrolled into Pearl River Community College. By gender, 2,086 male and 3,925 female students are attending the school.
There are 3,630 White (60.39%), 1,839 Black/African American (30.59%), 40 Hispanic (0.67%), 40 Asian (0.67%), and 502 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 6,011 | 2,086 | 3,925 |
| American Indian/Native American | 62 | 22 | 40 |
| Asian | 40 | 17 | 23 |
| Black/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 More | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Un-Known | 400 | 136 | 264 |
| 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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