School Overview
Coahoma Community College is a historically black higher education institution located four miles north of the city of Clarksdale in Coahoma County, Mississippi. The community college is located on a 100-acre campus and is situated near the Mississippi River next to Clarksdale-Friars Point Road. Coahoma Community College was founded as Coahoma County Agricultural High School in 1924 as a school for Negroes and was designed to support the “separate but equal” education doctrine enacted during that time. In 1949, the high school added junior college curriculum and its name was changed to Coahoma Junior College and Agricultural High School.
In 1950, Coahoma Junior College became the first higher education institution for Negroes to join the state system of public junior colleges for the state of Mississippi-at which point the college became eligible for financial support from the state as dictated by Mississippi Legislature. In 1965, Coahoma Junior College began accepting students of all races, genders, and nationalities.
In 1989, the junior college’s name was officially changed to Coahoma Community College by the Board of Trustees of Coahoma Junior College and under the direction of the Mississippi State Board for Community and Junior Colleges. In 1995, Coahoma Community College received an official district with includes Coahoma, Tallahatchie, Bolivar, Quitmand, and Tunica Counties.
Accreditation
Coahoma Community College is regionally accredited by the Commission of Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate in Arts (A.A.) degrees, Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degrees, and professional certificates in career education.
General Information
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Admission Office 3240 Friars Point Road Clarksdale, MS 38614-9799 (662) 621-4205 (800) 844-1222 Fax: (800) 844-1222 [email protected] Contact: Wanda Holmes Director of Admissions |
Main Address 3240 Friars Point Road Clarksdale, MS 38614 (662) 627-2571 www.coahomacc.edu |
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Size Degree-seeking undergrads: 2,215 Setting | Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: No |
Admissions Policies/Requirements High school record most important for admission to degree programs. Open admissions to vocational programs. Limited admission to associate degree nursing, licensed practical nursing, and respiratory therapy. ACT/SAT required for nursing. |
College Majors
Arts, Visual & Performing Arts – General A Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology A Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting A Communications & Journalism Broadcast Journalism A Computer & Information Sciences Computer Science A Construction Trades Carpentry C Education Art Teacher Education A Engineering Technologies Electrical Engineering Technologies A Family & Consumer Sciences Child Care Management A Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Clinical Laboratory Science A Law & Legal Studies Prelaw A Mathematics Mathematics – General A Mechanic & Repair Technologies Auto Body Repair C Parks, Recreation & Fitness Sport/Fitness Administration A Personal & Culinary Services Barbering C Physical Sciences Chemistry A Public Administration & Services Social Work A Security & Protective Services Criminal Justice Studies A Social Sciences Social Sciences – General A |
Degrees, certificates and diplomas for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Coahoma Community College Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (662) 627-2571 |
| Website: | www.coahomacc.edu/ |
| Type of School: | 2-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | https://myccc.coahomacc.edu/ICS/Admissions/Online_Application.jnz |
| Address: | 3240 Friars Point Rd, Clarksdale, MS 38614 |
| Setting: | 41 |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 2,064 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | % |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 23 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 1,749 (85% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $2,603 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $2,603 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 99% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $5,765 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students
Coahoma Community College Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Coahoma Community College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 3 | 11 | |||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 2 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Construction Trades | 2 | 1 | |||
| Education | 5 | ||||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 1 | 1 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 4 | 8 | |||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | ||||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 1 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 4 | 4 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 3 | ||||
| Personal and Culinary Services | 3 | 2 | |||
| Precision Production | 1 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | ||||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 1 | ||||
| Grand total | 18 | 45 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Online Programs & Distance Learning
See the distance education degree programs that are offered at Coahoma Community College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Coahoma Community College and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $2,603 |
| Out-of-state | $2,603 |
| Books and supplies | $800 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |
| Out-of-state | $0 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2015-2016
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 490 | 99% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 490 | 99% | $5,765 |
| Student loan aid | 0 | 0% | $0 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,919 | 86% | $4,854 |
| Federal student loans | 0 | 0% | $0 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Coahoma Community College. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Coahoma Community College students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2017
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 0 | 0 | 0 | Percent admitted | % | % | % |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | % | % | % |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
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| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Coahoma Community College Enrollment, Fall 2017
| Total Enrollment | 2,064 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 2,064 |
| Graduate enrollment | 0 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Coahoma Community College Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
- Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs
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