PEARL RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE

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Pearl River Community College

School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a small town (in Poplarville, MS). The maximum program length is 2 to 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Associate's degree.

Contacting the School

101 Hwy 11 N
Poplarville, MS 39470
Main Phone: (601) 403-1000
Web Site: www.prcc.cc.ms.us

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 2,755 (full-time equivalent) students. 73.4% of students attend full-time, while 26.6% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 494 male students and 889 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 35.7% of the student body, while females made up 64.3%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (23)%, and Hispanic (1)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 87% of applicants were admitted.

Degree Levels

Certificate, 1-2 years
Associate's Degree
Certificate, 2-4 years

Degree Programs

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Building Trade And Construction

Business And Management

Engineering Technology And Technicians

Health Care

Home Services Vocational

Child Care

Humanities And Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts

Personal Services

Cosmetology

Precision Trade

Repair And Mechanic

School Accreditation

Pearl River Community College reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Pearl River Community College is accredited regionally by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACSCC). The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

The school offers financial aid to athletes for other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Remedial assistance
AP credits
Weekend college

Financial Flexibility

Student employment services
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 4,780
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 6,190

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.

Recommended (but not required):

A college preparatory program is recommended.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

High-school GPA is neither required nor recommended.
Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended.
Recommendations are neither required nor recommended.
A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is neither required nor recommended.

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