Mississippi’s community colleges to resume traditional classes in fall
All 15 colleges in the Mississippi Association of Community Colleges system plan to resume traditional operations and classes on their campuses this fall, according to a statement issued June 10 by the MACC President’s Association.
MSU partners with community colleges for new technical degree program
Sixteen students enrolled in Mississippi State University’s Bachelor of Applied Science program this semester, even though MSU had barely promoted the brand-new degree track that launched in fall 2019.
University and community college enrollment falls slightly
Enrollment fell at Mississippi’s eight public universities and its 15 community colleges this fall, with universities declining for a second year from an all-time record in 2016. Community colleges fell for the eighth year in a row.
University and community college enrollment dips in Mississippi
Enrollment this fall fell from an all-time high at Mississippi’s eight public universities and declined for the seventh straight year at the state’s 15 community colleges.
Community colleges make cuts along with tuition increases
Community colleges across Mississippi are eliminating nearly 250 jobs for the upcoming year to close budget gaps, and five are dropping at least one intercollegiate sport.
Mississippi community college costs up 13 percent after cuts
Tuition and fees at Mississippi’s 15 community and junior colleges will rise by 13 percent this fall, with the average annual price exceeding $3,000 for the first time as schools try to offset state budget cuts.
Mississippi community college fees rise 7 percent on average
Tuition and required fees will rise almost 7 percent on average this fall at Mississippi’s 15 community and junior colleges.
EMCC enrollment up this year
Enrollment has fallen at Mississippi’s 15 community colleges for the fifth year in a row, as an improving economy continues to push down the number of students.
Tuition up this fall at 9 Miss. community colleges
Nine of Mississippi’s 15 community and junior colleges will raise charges on students this fall, with the average price of tuition and fees rising by 4 percent statewide.
Mississippi’s community colleges plan to rework remedial courses
A new structure for remedial courses at Mississippi’s 15 community colleges could help more students graduate more quickly.
Miss. community college tuition to rise in fall
Tuition at Mississippi’s community colleges will increase by an average of about 6 percent this fall. Of Mississippi’s 15 independently governed community colleges, 11 are choosing to raise charges on students, according to figures from the state Board of Community and Junior Colleges.
Miss. House seeks more than $184 million in bonds
House members want the state to borrow more than $184 million, mainly for new buildings at Mississippi’s community colleges and public universities.