Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002427
- Phone: (662) 728-7751
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
FINANCIAL AID RATE
88%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
22:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
18FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$4,066Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
Northwest Mississippi Community College (NWCC)
101 Cunningham Blvd, Booneville, MS
The Northwest Mississippi Community College, also known as NWCC, has campuses in the cities of Southaven, Olive Branch, Ashland, and Oxford in Mississippi. The main campus, by itself, sits over 200 acres in Senatobia. The NWCC system serves 11 counties with an annual enrollment count of over 6,000 undergrads since 2008. Students are given the option to choose from at least 100 majors, 17 of which may also be taken online. On the average, each enrollee will need to pay about $2,250 each semester.
Academic programs are designed as 2-year programs, all of which may be transferred to whichever college or university in Mississippi that a student chooses to continue their education in. It is one of NWCC's goals to offer affordable education that can jumpstart the attainment of full degrees and successful careers after. Available courses are spread out among several divisions such as Business, Education, Nursing, Fine Arts, etc.
Among NWCC's various grants and financial aid services, prospective students may also apply for a Howard Carpenter GED scholarship. This service provides an additional $560 tuition discount for incoming students with scores of over 2,500 in GED's administered after 2002. For tests taken before that year, a score of at least 500 will suffice.
Athletics also plays an important role in NWCC. The Rangers are comprised of men's football, baseball, and golf; women's softball; as well as men's and women's teams for basketball, soccer, rodeo, and tennis. Apart from sports activities, students may also opt to join over 30 organizations to help hone their extra-curricular skills and academic well-being.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may provide a better idea of the candidates Northwest Mississippi Community College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $5,700. To calculate a more personalized cost visit the net price calculator. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition estimates are between $3,000-$3,600 for both state residents and nonresidents
- Charges per unit:
- In-State: $140-$170 per unit
- Out-of-State: $240-$290 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The table listed below helps break down the types of financial aid students receive and the percent receiving aid, as well as the average amount of aid per student per year.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 88% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 82% | $5,268 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 15% | $3,282 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Northwest Mississippi Community College may provide student services like:- Distance learning
- Night and weekend classes available
- Remedial courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Student employment
- Employment search assistance
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
Campus: DeSoto Ctr Campus - Southaven
- Funeral Service Education Program
- * Accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education, Committee on Accreditation (since 1977)
Campus: Northwest Mississippi Community College
- Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) Program
- * Accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (since 1979)
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Northwest Mississippi Community College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Business Administration (A, C)
- Administrative Assistant (A, C)
- Advertising and Marketing (A, C)
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Programming (A, C)
- Computer Networking (A, C)
Health and Clinical Professions
Legal Professions and Studies
- Paralegal (A, C)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- General Studies (A)
Mechanic and Repair Technology
- Auto Mechanic (A, C)
- Industrial Electronics Technology (A, C)
- Heating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) (A, C)
- Auto Body (C)
- Aircraft Mechanic (A)
Personal and Culinary Services
Precision Production
- Welding (C)
Transportation and Materials Moving
Visual and Performing Arts
- Graphic Design (A, C)
Other Community Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Northwest Mississippi Community College.
- Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas in Little Rock, AR (46 miles away)
- East Arkansas Community College in Forrest City, AR (53 miles away)
- Arkansas Northeastern College in West Memphis, AR (87 miles away)
- Arkansas State University - Newport in Moscow, ID (97 miles away)
- Arkansas State University - Beebe in Pine Bluff, AR (113 miles away)
See a list of all the colleges and universities by clicking on one of the links below:
- Compare all colleges & universities in Mississippi
- Get a list of all community colleges in Mississippi
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002427
- Phone: (662) 728-7751
- School Homepage