Mississippi Delta Community College Tuition & Completion
Mississippi Delta Community College is a public community college in Moorhead, Mississippi, enrolling about 1,413 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $3,715 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $3,540. Student demographics in federal data include Black or African American (67.0%) and White (25.9%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $3,540
- 2024 Average Net Price: $3,715 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,413 84.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 31.18%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 42.4%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 4.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 26.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 68.9%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,395
- Room & Board: $4,800 annual estimate
Mississippi Delta Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Mississippi Delta Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Mississippi Delta Community College?
Mississippi Delta Community College is located in Moorhead, MS (ZIP 38761).
Is Mississippi Delta Community College public or private?
Mississippi Delta Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Mississippi Delta Community College cost?
Published tuition: $3,540.
Average net price after aid: $3,715.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $3,507 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $3,796 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $5,113 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $5,808 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $14,160.
How big is Mississippi Delta Community College?
Total enrollment: 1,413 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,395 students.
About 84% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Mississippi Delta Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 31.18%.
First-year retention: 55.2%.
What do graduates of Mississippi Delta Community College earn?
Median earnings: $24,324 six years after entry; $28,421 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
46.05% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Mississippi Delta Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- General Studies (109 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (41 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (27 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (22 completions)
- Electrician (19 completions)
- Business/Commerce, General (18 completions)
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (15 completions)
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General (13 completions)
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist (12 completions)
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer (11 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Mississippi Delta Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 31.18%; median earnings $28,421 at 10 years; net price $3,715. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$3,540
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Mississippi Delta Community College was $3,540.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$3,715
2024 Value
In 2024 Mississippi Delta Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $3,715.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$14,860 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$3,715 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$14,160 4-Year Tuition
$4,800 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,400 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$9,740 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$38,960 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Mississippi Delta Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
46.05% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.00% 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 Mississippi Delta 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.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Mississippi Delta Community College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $2,450 | $4,058 | $3,307 |
| 2014 | $2,490 | $4,098 | $3,061 |
| 2015 | $2,520 | $4,128 | $2,372 |
| 2016 | $2,650 | $4,258 | $2,726 |
| 2017 | $3,030 | $4,638 | $2,164 |
| 2018 | $3,030 | $4,668 | $2,905 |
| 2019 | $3,085 | $5,285 | $2,819 |
| 2020 | $3,140 | $5,340 | $2,309 |
| 2021 | $3,140 | $5,340 | $1,973 |
| 2022 | $3,380 | $5,980 | $1,798 |
| 2023 | $3,540 | $6,140 | $2,276 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & 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 & Student Demographics
Mississippi Delta Community College reported total enrollment of about 1,413 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 38% male and 62% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (67.0%), White (25.9%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (3.5%). About 46.05% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 42.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
84.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Mississippi Delta Community College in 2024 is 1,413 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,395 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
55.2%
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.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Black or African American at 67.0%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
13.36% 100% Completion Time
31.18% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 13.36% of students graduating from Mississippi Delta Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- General Studies: 26% male / 74% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 12% male / 88% female
- Welding Technology/Welder: 100% male / 0% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Black or African American.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Mississippi Delta Community College.
Return on Investment
$28,421 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
1812.58% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for Mississippi Delta Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 35 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. General Studies: 109 completions
2. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 41 completions
3. Welding Technology/Welder: 27 completions
4. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 22 completions
5. Electrician: 19 completions
6. Business/Commerce, General: 18 completions
7. Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 15 completions
8. Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General: 13 completions
9. Dental Hygiene/Hygienist: 12 completions
Most popular programs at Mississippi Delta Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Mississippi Delta Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Mississippi Delta Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 68.9%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,989
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,034
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Mississippi Delta Community College is a public institution located in Moorhead, MS, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were General Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Welding Technology/Welder. Enrollment is approximately 1,413 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (67.0%), White (25.9%), Race/ethnicity unknown (3.5%). The 150%-time completion rate is 31.18%. Approximately 46.05% of students receive Pell Grants. About 42.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Location
Moorhead, MS 38761
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 31.18% graduation rate at Mississippi Delta 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mississippi Delta Community College located?
Mississippi Delta Community College is located in Moorhead, MS.
How much does Mississippi Delta Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $3,540 and average net price is $3,715 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $4,800 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Mississippi Delta Community College?
Mississippi Delta Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,395 students, Black or African American (67.0%), White (25.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Mississippi Delta Community College?
About 42.4% of students at Mississippi Delta Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Mississippi Delta Community College earn?
Median earnings are $24,324 six years after entry and $28,421 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Mississippi Delta Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 31.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Mississippi Delta Community College public or private?
Mississippi Delta Community College is a public institution located in Moorhead, MS.
Is Mississippi Delta Community College an HBCU?
No. Mississippi Delta Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Mississippi Delta Community College a tribal college?
No. Mississippi Delta Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Mississippi Delta Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Mississippi Delta Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 2.4%).
Is Mississippi Delta Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Mississippi Delta Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
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
- Related geography & profiles
- Mississippi college costs
- Mississippi colleges by ROI
- Mississippi trade schools profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Mississippi
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.