Holmes Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Holmes Community College is a public community college in Goodman, Mississippi, serving roughly 3,958 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $5,643 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $3,710. Student demographics in federal data include Black or African American (50.5%) and White (43.2%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $3,710
- 2024 Average Net Price: $5,643 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 3,958 78.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 39.04%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 38.5%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 7.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 7,286
- Room & Board: $3,700 annual estimate
Holmes Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Holmes Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Holmes Community College?
Holmes Community College is located in Goodman, MS (ZIP 39079).
Is Holmes Community College public or private?
Holmes Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Holmes Community College cost?
Published tuition: $3,710 in-state, $6,610 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $5,643.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $5,618 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $5,679 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $8,403 |
| $110,001+ | $8,030 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $14,840.
How big is Holmes Community College?
Total enrollment: 3,958 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 7,286 students.
About 78% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Holmes Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 39.04%.
First-year retention: 55.8%.
What do graduates of Holmes Community College earn?
Median earnings: $28,661 six years after entry; $32,922 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,274.
42.81% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Holmes Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (129 completions)
- Pre-Nursing Studies (116 completions)
- Business/Commerce, General (103 completions)
- General Studies (82 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (51 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (45 completions)
- Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other (44 completions)
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide (44 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (35 completions)
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (34 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Holmes Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 39.04%; median earnings $32,922 at 10 years; net price $5,643. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$3,710
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Holmes Community College was $3,710.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$5,643
2024 Value
In 2024 Holmes Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,643.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$22,572 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$5,643 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$14,840 4-Year In-State Tuition
$26,440 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$3,700 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$2,400 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$9,810 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$39,240 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Holmes Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
42.81% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
11.88% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Holmes Community College was 0.00%.
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 Holmes 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 | $2,288 | $4,868 | $5,330 |
| 2014 | $2,288 | $4,868 | $5,357 |
| 2015 | $2,360 | $4,940 | $4,956 |
| 2016 | $2,740 | $5,320 | $5,018 |
| 2017 | $3,110 | $5,690 | $4,093 |
| 2018 | $3,110 | $5,690 | $4,332 |
| 2019 | $3,410 | $5,990 | $4,321 |
| 2020 | $3,410 | $6,010 | $5,978 |
| 2021 | $3,510 | $6,210 | $5,936 |
| 2022 | $3,510 | $6,210 | $6,442 |
| 2023 | $3,510 | $6,210 | $5,980 |
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
Holmes Community College reported total enrollment of about 3,958 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 31% male and 69% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (50.5%), White (43.2%), and Two or More Races (3.0%). About 42.81% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 38.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
78.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Holmes Community College in 2024 is 3,958 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 7,286 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
55.8%
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 50.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
39.04% 100% Completion Time
39.04% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 39.04% of students graduating from Holmes Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 10% male / 90% female
- Pre-Nursing Studies: 8% male / 92% female
- Business/Commerce, General: 39% male / 61% 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: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Holmes Community College.
Return on Investment
$9,274 Median Student Debt
$32,922 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
28.17% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1358.53% Return on Investment
2.8 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Holmes Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 72 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 129 completions
2. Pre-Nursing Studies: 116 completions
3. Business/Commerce, General: 103 completions
4. General Studies: 82 completions
5. Welding Technology/Welder: 51 completions
6. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 45 completions
7. Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other: 44 completions
8. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 44 completions
9. Elementary Education and Teaching: 35 completions
Most popular programs at Holmes Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Holmes Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Holmes Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,654
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,153
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Holmes Community College is a public institution located in Goodman, MS, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Pre-Nursing Studies, Business/Commerce, General. Enrollment is approximately 3,958 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (50.5%), White (43.2%), Two or More Races (3.0%). The 150%-time completion rate is 39.04%. Approximately 42.81% of students receive Pell Grants. About 38.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Location
Goodman, MS 39079
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 39.04% graduation rate at Holmes 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.
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 72 distinct degree programs, Holmes Community College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Holmes Community College located?
Holmes Community College is located in Goodman, MS.
How much does Holmes Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $3,710 and average net price is $5,643 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $3,700 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Holmes Community College?
Holmes Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 7,286 students, Black or African American (50.5%), White (43.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Holmes Community College?
About 38.5% of students at Holmes Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Holmes Community College earn?
Median earnings are $28,661 six years after entry and $32,922 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Holmes Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 39.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Holmes Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,274.
Is Holmes Community College public or private?
Holmes Community College is a public institution located in Goodman, MS.
Is Holmes Community College an HBCU?
No. Holmes Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Holmes Community College a tribal college?
No. Holmes Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Holmes Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Holmes Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 2.1%).
Is Holmes Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Holmes 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.