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Pearl River Community College (PRCC)

  • 101 Hwy 11 N
  • Poplarville, MS 39470
  • OPEID College Code: 00243000
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  • General Phone: (601) 403-1000
  • President: William Lewis
  • Website: www.prcc.edu
  • Type: Public, 2-Year
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
  • Local Area: Rural
  • Student Enrollment: 4,593
  • College Alias: PRCC
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Basic Information
    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Weekend / Evening Classes Available
    Mission Statement
  • Mission Statement
    Pearl River Community College is a public institution committed to providing quality educational and service opportunities for all who seek them.
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Associates--Public Rural-Serving Medium
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Associates
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Medium Full-Time Two-Year
  • Enrollment Classification
    • Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
  • Size Classification
    • Medium Two-Year
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Recommended
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...)
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants1,6221,8013,423
Number Granted Admission (%)940 (58%)1,367 (76%)2,307 (67%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)940 (100%)1,367 (100%)2,307 (100%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam--
ACT ® Exam1,63591%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading--
SAT ® Math--
SAT ® Writing--
 
ACT ® Composite1719
ACT ® English1822
ACT ® Math1719
    Financial Aid Links and Information
  • Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 85%
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving13%44%35%27%
Avg Amount Receiving$2,815$3,781$1,633$1,482
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200620052004
Default Rate (%)8.9%1.1%10.5%
Number in Default75762
Number in Repayment835622587
Undergraduate Student Expenses
2007-082006-072005-06
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-State Tuition and Fees$1,720$1,620$1,620
Out of State Tuition and Fees$4,118$4,018$4,018
Books and Supplies$500$500$500
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$3,400$3,400$2,870
Other Expenses$300$300$300
Off Campus
Room and Board$3,000$3,000$3,000
Other Expenses$500$500$500
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$500$500$500
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-State$5,920$5,820$5,290
Out of State$8,318$8,218$7,688
Off Campus
In-State$5,720$5,620$5,620
Out of State$8,118$8,018$8,018
Off Campus with Family
In-State$2,720$2,620$2,620
Out of State$5,118$5,018$5,018
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
 CertificateAssociate
Business and Marketing Studies
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science162
Business, Office Automation, Technology, Data Entry--
Finance-1
Marketing and Marketing Management-18
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Programming, Specific Applications10-
 
Construction Trades
Carpentry3-
Electrician2-
 
Engineering Technology
Drafting and Design Technology-5
Electrical and Communications Engineering Technology-2
Instrumentation Technology-9
 
Family and Consumer Sciences
Child Care and Support Services Management-16
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Dental Assisting10-
Dental Hygiene-16
Licensed Practical Nurse Training62-
Medical Administration-12
Nursing-94
Physical Therapist Assistant-17
Respiratory Care Therapy1613
Surgical Technology17-
Medical Laboratory Assistance-10
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Liberal Studies-269
 
Mechanic and Repair Technology
Diesel Mechanics Technology--
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation, Refrigeration Maintenance Technology7-
Automotive Mechanics Technology11-
 
Personal and Culinary Services
Barbering17-
Cosmetology17-
 
Precision Production
Machine Shop Technology4-
Welding Technology40-
 
 
Additional Information
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 4,593
    • Undergraduate: 4,593
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 1,823 Female: 2,770
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 1,823 Female: 2,770
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 3,179 Part-Time: 1,414
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 3,179 Part-Time: 1,414
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien--
American Indian--
Black1,06423%
Asian30.07%
Hispanic260.6%
White3,48076%
Unknown200.4%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 181363%
Ages 18-191,22627%
Ages 20-211,24727%
Ages 22-2466314%
Ages 25-2952011%
Ages 30-343207%
Ages 35-392175%
Ages 40-491563%
Ages 50-65641%
Age Over 65270.6%
Age Uknown170.4%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees600477123
Faculty Status263263-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service365263102
Primarily Instruction365263102
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial66-
Other Professionals775621
Technical and/or Paraprofessional152152-
Clerical And Secretarial9292-
Service and/or Maintenance6060-
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$44,957 (123)$43,647 (44)$45,687 (79)
Instructor$44,957 (123)$43,647 (44)$45,687 (79)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$45,955 (31)$57,800 (7)$42,500 (24)
Instructor$45,955 (31)$57,800 (7)$42,500 (24)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$43,476 (154)$44,147 (51)$43,144 (103)
Instructor$43,476 (154)$44,147 (51)$43,144 (103)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (Njcaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$432,528$322,048$110,480
Ratio (%)100%74%26%
 
Participants
All Athletes18913653
Unduplicated Athletes18813652
Baseball2626-
Basketball301614
Football5555-
Golf55-
Soccer412516
Softball17-17
Tennis1596
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$24,449$22,042
Assistant Coaches-$18,749$6,655
 
Coaches
All Coaches19127
Baseball22-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches11-
Basketball422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Football44-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches33-
Golf11-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches---
Soccer422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Softball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Tennis211
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches---
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 47%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 35%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students36%
 
By Gender
Male31%
Female40%
 
By Race
Black29%
Asian-
Hispanic-
White41%
Unknown-
Crime Statistics
 2006-072005-06
Arrests
On Campus
Weapons Related-1
Drug Related94
Liquor Related910
Residence Hall
Drug Related43
Liquor Related65
 
Criminal Offenses
On Campus
Burglary94
Vehicle Theft1-
Residence Hall
Burglary94
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