Pearl River Community College
Pearl River Community College is a public institution located in Poplarville, MS, offering 40 distinct degree programs across various fields of study. Pearl River Community College provides students with educational opportunities designed to prepare them for success in their chosen fields.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $3,650
- 2024 Average Net Price: $4,881 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 4,725 N/A% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 35.30%
Costs
Tuition Costs
$3,650
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Pearl River Community College was $3,650.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$4,881
2024 Value
In 2024 Pearl River Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,881.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$19,524 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$4,881 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$14,600 4-Year In-State Tuition
$22,600 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Pearl River Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
47.47% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
24.31% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Pearl River Community College was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
N/A% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Pearl River Community College in 2024 is 4,725 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
24.54% 100% Completion Time
35.30% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 24.54% of students graduating from Pearl River Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Pearl River Community College.
Return on Investment
$9,750 Median Student Debt
$33,019 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
29.53% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1591.20% Return on Investment
3.0 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Pearl River Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
Liberal Arts & Sciences: 626 completions
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 124 completions
Medical Assistant: 124 completions
Marketing/Marketing Management, General: 37 completions
CIP 51.0909: 34 completions
Engineering Technology - 15.0613: 32 completions
Welding Technology: 31 completions
CIP 51.0713: 30 completions
CIP 46.0302: 27 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 1,398 completions
Most popular programs at Pearl River Community College.
Employment Outcomes
$28,592 Median Earnings (6 years after entry)
$31,344 Median Earnings (8 years after entry)
$33,019 Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
Earnings outcomes for Pearl River Community College graduates.
About
Pearl River Community College is a public institution located in Poplarville, MS, offering 40 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 4,725 students. The institution maintains a 35.30% graduation rate. Approximately 47.47% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Poplarville, MS 39470
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 35.30% graduation rate at Pearl River Community College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.