- Mississippi Delta Community College is a public community college serving the Mississippi Delta region with its main campus in Moorhead, Mississippi. It also offers courses at locations in Greenville, Greenwood, and Indianola. Its mascot is the Trojan warrior. It has an enrollment of 3,491 students.
School Highlights
Mississippi Delta Community College serves 1,978 students (70% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the state community college average of 25:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 50%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 1,978 students
- In-state tuition: $1,530
- Out-state tuition: $2,334
- Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
- Minority enrollment: 70%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Mississippi Delta Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
The teacher population of 105 teachers has declined by 62% over five years.
Mississippi Delta Community College
(MS) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Colors
Red, Black
Total Faculty
105 staff
130 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Mississippi Delta Community College has declined by 35% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 9:1 over five years.
The Mississippi Delta Community College diversity score of 0.49 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,978 students
3,770 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
25:1
# Full-Time Students
1,393 students
2,386 students
# Part-Time Students
585 students
1,384 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
161 students
306 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,393 students
2,386 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
585 students
1,455 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
487 students
814 students
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
2%
4%
% Black
65%
39%
% White
30%
50%
% Two or more races
1%
3%
% Unknown races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
35%
39%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$27,100
$30,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $1,530 is less than the state average of $2,427. The in-state tuition has declined by 51% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $2,334 is less than the state average of $4,463. The out-state tuition has declined by 25% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,530
$2,427
Out-State Tuition Fees
$2,334
$4,463
Tuition Notes
Full-time Dorm Stude
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
93%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- School Mascot: Trojan Warrior
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Mississippi Delta Community College cost?
Mississippi Delta Community College's tuition is approximately $1,530 for In-State students and $2,334 for Out-State students.
What is Mississippi Delta Community College's ranking?
Mississippi Delta Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Mississippi for: Least expensive tuition.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Mississippi Delta Community College is Coahoma Community College (3.8 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Coahoma Community College
Public
3240 Friars Point Rd
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-2571
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-2571
3.8 miles
Enrollment: 1,633 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 In-state tuition: $2,240 Out-state tuition: $3,240 Minority enrollment: 95%
1000 Campus Drive
Helena, AR 72342
(870) 338-6474
Helena, AR 72342
(870) 338-6474
22.7 miles
Enrollment: 1,199 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 In-state tuition: $2,958 Out-state tuition: $4,315 Minority enrollment: 59%
4975 Hwy 51 N
Senatobia, MS 38668
(662) 562-3200
Senatobia, MS 38668
(662) 562-3200
43.2 miles
Enrollment: 7,867 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 In-state tuition: $2,550 Out-state tuition: $4,950 Minority enrollment: 46%
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Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 633-4480
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 633-4480
59.1 miles
Enrollment: 1,789 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 In-state tuition: $2,880 Out-state tuition: $3,390 Minority enrollment: 50%
Concorde Career College-Southaven
Private for-profit
7900 Airways Blvd, Suite103
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 429-9909
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 429-9909
63.1 miles
Enrollment: 115 students Acceptance rate: 100% Minority enrollment: 92%
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