Pearl River Community College-Forrest County Campus
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
About Pearl River Community College-Forrest County Campus
Pearl River Community College-Forrest County Campus is a public four-year university in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Pearl River Community College-Forrest County Campus awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting. Published tuition for full-time study is about $3,700 per year before aid; net price varies by family income. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $33,019 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Versus the Mississippi median, sticker tuition is 23% below.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $33,019.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl River Community College-Forrest County Campus | $3,700 | — | 1 |
| Public (national median) | $5,512 | — | 1,688 |
| Mississippi (state median) | $4,806 | $6,747 | 37 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Pearl River Community College-Forrest County Campus really?
Key findings
- Pearl River Community College-Forrest County Campus charges 33% below the national public median tuition ($3,700).
- Versus the Mississippi median, sticker tuition is 23% below.
Pearl River Community College-Forrest County Campus tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $3,700
Finding Pearl River Community College-Forrest County Campus charges 33% below the national public median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $3,700. That is 33% below the national public median ($5,512). Versus the Mississippi median ($4,806), sticker tuition is 23% below. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is about 0.3×.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to public and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Pearl River Community College-Forrest County Campus versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Pearl River Community College-Forrest County Campus: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Pearl River Community College-Forrest County Campus—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
Median earnings should be read with net price, debt, and completion—not as a standalone quality score.
Financial profile
In-state tuition
$3,700
Out-of-state tuition
$6,100
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $14,800. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
Is Pearl River Community College-Forrest County Campus a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Pearl River Community College-Forrest County Campus is a good school for those looking for strong graduate earnings outcomes in College Scorecard data.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Pearl River Community College-Forrest County Campus.
Campus
Location
Hattiesburg, MS
City / state
- ZIP
- 39401
Control
Institution type
Public
Control
- Region
- Southeast
Student aid
Debt & aid
$9,750
Median federal loan debt
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Pearl River Community College-Forrest County Campus.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Pearl River Community College-Forrest County Campus 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 Pearl River Community College-Forrest County Campus 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 | $2,550 | $4,948 | — |
| 2014 | $2,750 | $5,148 | — |
| 2015 | $2,750 | $5,148 | — |
| 2016 | $2,960 | $5,358 | — |
| 2017 | $3,410 | $5,808 | — |
| 2018 | $3,410 | $5,808 | — |
| 2019 | $3,410 | $5,808 | — |
| 2020 | $3,410 | $4,410 | — |
| 2021 | $3,410 | $4,410 | — |
| 2022 | $3,410 | $5,410 | — |
| 2023 | $3,560 | $5,560 | — |
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.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Roughly 42.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
N/A% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Pearl River Community College-Forrest County Campus in 2024 is N/A 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.
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
0.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Pearl River Community College-Forrest County Campus completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Pearl River Community College-Forrest County Campus graduates earn a median of $33,019 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Pearl River Community College-Forrest County Campus.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $33,019. Median federal loan debt: $9,750.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Pearl River Community College-Forrest County Campus graduates report median earnings of $33,019 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Pearl River Community College-Forrest County Campus.
Program completion data is not available for this institution.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Pearl River Community College-Forrest County Campus graduates.
Pearl River Community College-Forrest County Campus at a glance
Pearl River Community College-Forrest County Campus
Pearl River Community College-Forrest County Campus is a public institution in Hattiesburg, MS.
Schools near Pearl River Community College-Forrest County Campus
Other campuses in Hattiesburg, MS when available, plus nearby institutions in Mississippi.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade D) within Mississippi, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pearl River Community College-Forrest County Campus located?
Pearl River Community College-Forrest County Campus is located in Hattiesburg, MS.
What is Pearl River Community College-Forrest County Campus's tuition?
Pearl River Community College-Forrest County Campus tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $3,700 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How much does Pearl River Community College-Forrest County Campus cost?
Reported tuition is $3,700 and average net price is N/A in the latest College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Pearl River Community College-Forrest County Campus?
About 42.3% of students at Pearl River Community College-Forrest County Campus are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Pearl River Community College-Forrest County Campus earn?
Median earnings are $28,592 six years after entry and $33,019 ten years after entry.
How much debt do Pearl River Community College-Forrest County Campus students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,750.
Is Pearl River Community College-Forrest County Campus public or private?
Pearl River Community College-Forrest County Campus is a public institution located in Hattiesburg, MS.
Is Pearl River Community College-Forrest County Campus an HBCU?
No. Pearl River Community College-Forrest County Campus is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Pearl River Community College-Forrest County Campus a tribal college?
No. Pearl River Community College-Forrest County Campus is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Pearl River Community College-Forrest County Campus religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Pearl River Community College-Forrest County Campus 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
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 Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.