Coahoma Community College is a public community college in Clarksdale, Mississippi, enrolling about 1,144 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $-274 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $3,490. Student demographics in federal data include Black or African American (94.3%) and White (3.4%) among the largest enrollment groups.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $3,490
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $-274 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,144 86.4% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 41.01%
  • Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
  • First-Generation Students: 42.3%
  • Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 4.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 15.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Full-Time Faculty: 65.2%
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,342
  • Room & Board: $4,920 annual estimate

Coahoma Community College: what the data shows

Common questions about Coahoma Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Coahoma Community College?

Coahoma Community College is located in Clarksdale, MS (ZIP 38614).

Is Coahoma Community College public or private?

Coahoma Community College is a Public institution.

How much does Coahoma Community College cost?

Published tuition: $3,490.

Average net price after aid: $-274.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$-145
$30,001–$48,000$-1,171
$48,001–$75,000$734
$75,001–$110,000$674
$110,001+$6,144

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $13,960.

How big is Coahoma Community College?

Total enrollment: 1,144 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 2,342 students.

About 86% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Coahoma Community College?

150%-time completion rate: 41.01%.

First-year retention: 78.3%.

What do graduates of Coahoma Community College earn?

Median earnings: $21,521 six years after entry; $24,289 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

56.97% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Coahoma Community College known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Coahoma Community College a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 41.01%; median earnings $24,289 at 10 years; net price $-274. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$3,490
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Coahoma Community College was $3,490.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$-274
2024 Value

In 2024 Coahoma Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $-274.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$-1,096 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$-274 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

$13,960 4-Year Tuition

$4,920 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)

$900 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)

$9,310 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)

$37,240 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)

4-year total cost breakdown for Coahoma Community College.

Financial Aid by Income Level

56.97% 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 Coahoma 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 Coahoma Community College in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 20132023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2013$2,240$3,240$919
2014$2,240$3,240$2,444
2015$2,440$2,440$2,429
2016$2,603$2,603$1,689
2017$2,803$2,803$1,035
2018$3,003$3,003$540
2019$3,003$3,003$1,004
2020$3,003$3,003$-397
2021$3,003$3,003$765
2022$3,353$3,353$665
2023$3,490$3,490$560

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

Coahoma Community College reported total enrollment of about 1,144 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 41% male and 59% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (94.3%), White (3.4%), and Hispanic or Latino (0.9%). About 56.97% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 42.3% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

86.4% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Coahoma Community College in 2024 is 1,144 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,342 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

78.3%
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 94.3%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

35.02% 100% Completion Time

41.01% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 35.02% of students graduating from Coahoma Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • General Studies: 39% male / 61% female
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 0% male / 100% female
  • Culinary Arts and Related Services: 49% male / 51% 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 Coahoma Community College.

Return on Investment

$24,289 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

Financial value analysis for Coahoma Community College.

Top Programs by Completions

10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 37 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. General Studies: 85 completions

2. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 67 completions

3. Culinary Arts and Related Services: 45 completions

4. Child Care Provider/Assistant: 43 completions

5. Barbering/Barber: 42 completions

6. Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician: 36 completions

7. Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder: 30 completions

8. Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 28 completions

9. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 25 completions

Most popular programs at Coahoma Community College.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Coahoma Community College graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Coahoma Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Full-time faculty share: 65.2%
  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,798
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $10,580

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Coahoma Community College is a public institution located in Clarksdale, MS, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were General Studies, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Culinary Arts and Related Services. Enrollment is approximately 1,144 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (94.3%), White (3.4%), Hispanic or Latino (0.9%). The 150%-time completion rate is 41.01%. Approximately 56.97% of students receive Pell Grants. About 42.3% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Public

Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional

Location

Clarksdale, MS 38614

Region: Southeast

Insights and Analysis

Coahoma Community College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Coahoma Community College located?

Coahoma Community College is located in Clarksdale, MS.

How much does Coahoma Community College cost?

Reported tuition is $3,490 and average net price is $-274 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $4,920 annually.

What is the student body demographics at Coahoma Community College?

Coahoma Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,342 students, Black or African American (94.3%), White (3.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Coahoma Community College?

About 42.3% of students at Coahoma Community College are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Coahoma Community College earn?

Median earnings are $21,521 six years after entry and $24,289 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Coahoma Community College?

The 150%-time completion rate is 41.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

Is Coahoma Community College public or private?

Coahoma Community College is a public institution located in Clarksdale, MS.

Is Coahoma Community College an HBCU?

Yes. Coahoma Community College is flagged as a historically Black college or university (HBCU) in IPEDS.

Is Coahoma Community College a tribal college?

No. Coahoma Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Coahoma Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Coahoma Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 0.9%).

Is Coahoma Community College religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Coahoma Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • 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.