Hinds Community College

www.hindscc.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,550

1.43% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$3,644

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

9,332

55.5% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

42.1%

686 Graduates

About

Hinds Community College is a higher education institution located in Hinds County, MS. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Hinds Community College were General Studies (1,505 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (149 degrees), and Other Multidisciplinary Studies (114 degrees).

In 2023, 4,302 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Hinds Community College. 53.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 46.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (2,284 degrees), 1.4 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (1,634 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Hinds Community College is $3,550, which is $−4,703 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Hinds Community College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 3,118 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Hinds Community College is $3,550, which is $4,703 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $3,644.

In 2023, 48% of undergraduate students attending Hinds Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 24% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,550

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Hinds Community College was $3,550. The cost of tuition at Hinds Community College is $−4,703 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Hinds Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$3,644

2023 Value

11.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Hinds Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $3,644. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Hinds Community College grew by 11.3%.

This chart compares the average net price of Hinds Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

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.

Other Student Expenses

$5,260

Room and Board

$1,360

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Hinds Community College was of $5,260 in 2023. The cost of room and board decreased by 0.076% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,360. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Hinds Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

48%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

24%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

48% of undergraduate students at Hinds Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 11.1% with respect to 2022, when 54% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Hinds Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Hinds Community College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 3118 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Hinds Community College had a total enrollment of 9,332 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Hinds Community College is 5,175 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,157. This means that 55.5% of students enrolled at Hinds Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Hinds Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 53% Black or African American, 32.8% White, 4% Two or More Races, 3.17% Hispanic or Latino, 0.975% Asian, 0.461% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0536% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Hinds Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (34.1%), followed by Black or African American Male (21.7%) and White Female (16.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

55.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Hinds Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 9,332 students. The full-time enrollment at Hinds Community College is 5,175 and the part-time enrollment is 4,157. This means that 55.5% of students enrolled at Hinds Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Hinds Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

55%

2023 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 Hinds Community College was 55%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Hinds Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Hinds Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
4,950 enrolled students
White
3,064 enrolled students
Two or More Races
373 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Hinds Community College is 53% Black or African American, 32.8% White, 4% Two or More Races, 3.17% Hispanic or Latino, 0.975% Asian, 0.461% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0536% 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 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2023, 306 more women than men received degrees from Hinds Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Hinds Community College is black or african american (2,284 degrees awarded). There were 1.4 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (1,634 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Hinds Community College is General Studies (1,505 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (149 degrees) and Other Multidisciplinary Studies (114 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Hinds Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Transportation (459 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (182 degrees), and Communication Technologies (53 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 Hinds Community College are Elementary & middle school teachers (90,873 people), Other managers (56,527 people), Construction managers (42,002 people), Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (34,646 people), and Preschool & kindergarten teachers (27,838 people).

The most specialized majors at Hinds Community College in 2023 are Transportation (459 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (182 degrees), Communication Technologies (53 degrees), Construction (136 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,505 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Hinds Community College are Surgeons, Physicians, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Correspondence clerks & order clerks

The most specialized majors at Hinds Community College are Transportation (459 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (182 degrees), Communication Technologies (53 degrees), Construction (136 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,505 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 Hinds Community College are Elementary & secondary schools (186,124 people), Construction (92,171 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (52,493 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (45,959 people), and Air transportation (37,003 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Hinds Community College.

Most Common (2023)

General Studies
1,505 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
149 degrees awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
114 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Hinds Community College was General Studies with 1,505 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Hinds Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,998

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

2,304

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 1,998 degrees were awarded to men at Hinds Community College, which is 0.867 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,304).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Hinds Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 497 degrees were awarded to men at Hinds Community College in General Studies, which is 0.493 times less than the 1,008 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 1,008 degrees were awarded to men at Hinds Community College in General Studies, which is 2.03 times more than the 497 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

32%

100% Completion Time

32%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 32% of students graduating from Hinds Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 32% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 37% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (53.1%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Hinds Community College is Female and Hispanic or Latino (53.1% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
2,284 degrees awarded
White
1,634 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
158 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Hinds Community College is black or african american (2,284 degrees awarded). There were 1.4 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (1,634 degrees).

1.95% of degree recipients (84 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Black or African American Female
1,332 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
952 degrees awarded
White Male
864 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Hinds Community College is black or african american female (1,332 degrees awarded). There were 1.4 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (952 degrees).

Operations

Hinds Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $49k, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 445k (908%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Hinds Community College had a total salary expenditure of 181M. Hinds Community College employs 357 Instructors. Most academics at Hinds Community College are Female Instructor (235), and Male Instructor (122).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Hinds Community College are: Service, with 152 employees, Management, with 137 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 117 employees.

Endowment

$49k

2023 Endowment

0.511%

growth from 2022

Hinds Community College has an endowment valued at about $49k, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Hinds Community College grew 0.511% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $5.75M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Hinds Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$57.1M

2023 Salaries

2.49%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Hinds Community College paid a median of $57.1M in salaries, which represents 31.5% of their overall expenditure ($181M) and a 2.49% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.76% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 2.41% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$18.5M

Instructional Salaries

357

Number of Employees

In 2023, Hinds Community College paid a total of $18.5M to 357 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

357 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

152 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Hinds Community College was Instructor with 357 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Hinds Community College were Service with 152 employees, Management with 137 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 117 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Hinds Community College was Female Instructor with 235 employees, and Male Instructor with 122 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Hinds Community College.

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