Copiah-Lincoln Community College

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $3,700
    5.71% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $5,363
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    2,932
    62.1% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    49.9%
    289 Graduates

    About

    Copiah-Lincoln Community College is a higher education institution located in Copiah County, MS. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Copiah-Lincoln Community College were General Biological Sciences (84 degrees awarded), Pre-Nursing Studies (75 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (70 degrees).

    In 2024, 742 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Copiah-Lincoln Community College. 62% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (391 degrees), 1.28 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (306 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Copiah-Lincoln Community College is $3,700, which is $−4,460 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Copiah-Lincoln Community College is $3,700, which is $4,460 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,363.

    In 2024, 69% of undergraduate students attending Copiah-Lincoln Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 10% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $3,700
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Copiah-Lincoln Community College was $3,700. The cost of tuition at Copiah-Lincoln Community College is $−4,460 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Average Net Price

    $5,363
    2024 Value
    5.2%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Copiah-Lincoln Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,363. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Copiah-Lincoln Community College grew by 5.2%.

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    Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $5,000
    Room and Board
    $1,400
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Copiah-Lincoln Community College was of $5,000 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 13.6% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,400. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    69%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    10%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    69% of undergraduate students at Copiah-Lincoln Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 1.43% with respect to 2023, when 70% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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    Enrollment

    Copiah-Lincoln Community College had a total enrollment of 2,932 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Copiah-Lincoln Community College is 1,820 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,112. This means that 62.1% of students enrolled at Copiah-Lincoln Community College are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Copiah-Lincoln Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 51.4% White, 41.6% Black or African American, 2.56% Hispanic or Latino, 0.955% Two or More Races, 0.512% Asian, 0.171% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0682% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Copiah-Lincoln Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (29.2%), followed by Black or African American Female (25.3%) and White Male (19.4%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    62.1%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Copiah-Lincoln Community College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,932 students. The full-time enrollment at Copiah-Lincoln Community College is 1,820 and the part-time enrollment is 1,112. This means that 62.1% of students enrolled at Copiah-Lincoln Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    73%
    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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Copiah-Lincoln Community College was 73%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Copiah-Lincoln Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      1,507 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      1,220 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      75 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Copiah-Lincoln Community College is 51.4% White, 41.6% Black or African American, 2.56% Hispanic or Latino, 0.955% Two or More Races, 0.512% Asian, 0.171% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0682% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 178 more women than men received degrees from Copiah-Lincoln Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Copiah-Lincoln Community College is white (391 degrees awarded). There were 1.28 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (306 degrees).

    The most common Associates Degree concentration at Copiah-Lincoln Community College is General Biological Sciences (84 degrees awarded), followed by Pre-Nursing Studies (75 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (70 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Copiah-Lincoln Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Precision Production (39 degrees awarded), Biology (84 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (26 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Elementary & middle school teachers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Copiah-Lincoln Community College are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,494,415 people), Secondary school teachers (496,665 people), Physicians (407,825 people), Education administrators (258,359 people), and Other managers (218,297 people).

    The most specialized majors at Copiah-Lincoln Community College in 2024 are Precision Production (39 degrees awarded), Biology (84 degrees), Engineering Technologies (26 degrees), Education (76 degrees), and Transportation (8 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Physicians
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Copiah-Lincoln Community College are Physicians, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Actuaries, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

    The most specialized majors at Copiah-Lincoln Community College are Precision Production (39 degrees awarded), Biology (84 degrees), Engineering Technologies (26 degrees), Education (76 degrees), and Transportation (8 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Elementary & secondary schools
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Copiah-Lincoln Community College are Elementary & secondary schools (2,740,560 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (571,608 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (455,160 people), Offices of physicians (206,475 people), and Scientific research & development services (167,257 people).

    The most specialized majors at Copiah-Lincoln Community College are Precision Production (39 degrees awarded), Biology (84 degrees), Engineering Technologies (26 degrees), Education (76 degrees), and Transportation (8 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Copiah-Lincoln Community College.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
      41 degrees awarded
    2. Welding Technology
      31 degrees awarded
    3. General Cosmetology
      20 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Copiah-Lincoln Community College was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 41 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    282
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    460
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 282 degrees were awarded to men at Copiah-Lincoln Community College, which is 0.613 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (460).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 32 degrees were awarded to men at Copiah-Lincoln Community College in Physical Education Teaching & Coaching, which is 4 times more than the 8 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 65 degrees were awarded to men at Copiah-Lincoln Community College in Pre-Nursing Studies, which is 6.5 times more than the 10 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    35%
    100% Completion Time
    52%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 35% of students graduating from Copiah-Lincoln Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 52% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 70% within 200%.

    The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      391 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      306 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      17 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Copiah-Lincoln Community College is white (391 degrees awarded). There were 1.28 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (306 degrees).

    0.809% of degree recipients (6 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      317 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      315 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      314 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Copiah-Lincoln Community College is white female (317 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (315 degrees).

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    Operations

    Copiah-Lincoln Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $12.4M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 73k (0.59%) compared to the 12.8% average return (818k on 6.41M) across all Associates Colleges.

    In 2024, Copiah-Lincoln Community College had a total salary expenditure of 44.5M. Copiah-Lincoln Community College employs 90 Instructors. Most academics at Copiah-Lincoln Community College are Female Instructor (56), and Male Instructor (34).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Copiah-Lincoln Community College are: Service, with 87 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 52 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 32 employees.

    Endowment

    $12.4M
    2024 Endowment
    6.8%
    growth from 2023

    Copiah-Lincoln Community College has an endowment valued at about $12.4M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Copiah-Lincoln Community College grew 6.8% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $5.97M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Government Grants and Contracts

    Grants & Contracts
    1. $10.3M - Federal
    2. $3.84M - State
    3. $247k - Local

    As of 2024, Copiah-Lincoln Community College received $10.3M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $3.84M from state grants and contracts, and $247k from local grants and contracts.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $17M
    2024 Salaries
    8.97%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Copiah-Lincoln Community College paid a median of $17M in salaries, which represents 38.1% of their overall expenditure ($44.5M) and a 8.97% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.99% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 2.73% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $4.75M
    Instructional Salaries
    90
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Copiah-Lincoln Community College paid a total of $4.75M to 90 employees working as instructors, which represents 28% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Copiah-Lincoln Community College were Service with 87 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 52 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 32 employees.

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