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Pearl River Community College
Pearl River Community College
POPLARVILLE, MS . 2 Year 4.1
#1303 in Best Colleges in America
101 HWY 11 N POPLARVILLE, MS 39470

Overview

Pearl River Community College is a public, two-year institution located in Poplarville, Mississippi. Established in 1909, it offers a wide variety of associate degree and certificate programs across diverse fields. The college is committed to providing quality, affordable education and fostering student success with comprehensive academic resources. Pearl River serves a diverse student population and emphasizes experiential learning, workforce readiness, and lifelong learning. It provides a supportive educational environment and a vibrant campus life, promoting personal and professional growth among its students.

Rankings

  • 445

    #445 in Best Community Colleges in America

  • 1

    #1 3 in Best Community Colleges in Mississippi

  • Best Community Colleges in America 445 of 922

Academics

  • C+Professors
  • BValue
  • B Diversity
  • ASafety
  • B+Student Life
  • B Location

Majors

  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    581 Graduates
  • Licensed Practical Nurse Training (LPN)
    98 Graduates
  • Nursing
    86 Graduates
  • Electrical Engineering Technician
    68 Graduates
  • Manufacturing Engineering Technician
    41 Graduates
  • Welding
    41 Graduates
  • Healthcare Management
    40 Graduates
  • Business
    39 Graduates
  • Marketing
    22 Graduates
  • Physical Therapy Technician
    21 Graduates

Admissions

  • Application Deadline
  • 100%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • Online Certificate Programs
    1
  • Online Associates Programs
    4
  • Online Bachelor's Programs
    0

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $6,172
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    91%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    45%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    84%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    3,610 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    1,376
  • Undergrads Over 25
    19%
  • Pell Grant
    62%
  • Varsity Athletes
    7%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    21:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
  • Athletic Conference
    No data available  
  • Athletic Division
    NJCAA Division I

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