C+
Above Average
Score: 56/100

Mississippi Delta Community College

2-Year Public
📍 Moorhead, Mississippi 38761
Outcomes
C
45/100
Affordability
A+
93/100
Resources
C+
60/100
Experience
B
66/100
Prestige
F
23/100

Quick Stats

2,037
Total Enrollment
30%
Graduation Rate
61%
Retention Rate
17.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$2,616
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Mississippi Delta Community College

28% of students live off-campus (not with family), creating consistent rental demand near campus. That's approximately 574 students who need housing.

Avg Home Value
$81,502
Avg Monthly Rent
$756
1-Year Change
-5.8%
For parents & investors

The Mississippi Delta Community College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $81,502
  • Avg rent near campus: $756/mo — vs ~$167/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 38941 (11.1% cap, Itta Bena)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $3,450 $6,050
Room $1,500
Board $3,300
Total Cost (On-Campus) $11,540 $14,140

Financial Aid

94%
Receive Any Aid
81%
Receive Pell Grants
0%
Take Out Loans
$2,616
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$2,265
$30,001 - $48,000$5,822

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

General Studies 109 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 41 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 27 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 22 grads/yr Electrician 19 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 18 grads/yr Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 15 grads/yr Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General 13 grads/yr Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 12 grads/yr Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 11 grads/yr Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician 11 grads/yr Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation 10 grads/yr Social Sciences, General 10 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 10 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 9 grads/yr Physical Therapy Assistant 8 grads/yr Crop Production 6 grads/yr Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 6 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 6 grads/yr Pre-Engineering 5 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Mississippi Delta Community College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs
Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers
$51k/yr 457,300 jobs
Welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders
$47k/yr 38,900 jobs
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses
$62k/yr 651,400 jobs
Signal and track switch repairers
$84k/yr 8,700 jobs
First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers
$79k/yr 921,600 jobs

Student Demographics

2,037
Total Students
64%
Women
65%
Traditional Age (18-24)
28%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 27%
Hispanic 2%
Black 64%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 39%
Off-Campus (Renters) 28%
With Family 32%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~574 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 54%
Hybrid (Some Online) 26%
Fully Online 20%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 65%
25-64 (Adult) 17%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Mississippi Delta Community College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Mississippi Delta Community College?
Tuition at Mississippi Delta Community College is $3,450 for in-state students and $6,050 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $2,616.
What is the graduation rate at Mississippi Delta Community College?
The graduation rate at Mississippi Delta Community College is 30%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Mississippi Delta Community College a good school?
Mississippi Delta Community College has a Repit College Score of 56/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (A+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Mississippi Delta Community College?
Mississippi Delta Community College has a total enrollment of 2,037 students.
Is there rental demand near Mississippi Delta Community College?
Yes! Approximately 28% of students at Mississippi Delta Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 574 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Moorhead area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: September 2026 | Methodology