Hinds Community College

www.hindscc.edu/

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,200

0% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$4,045

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

16.8%

Default Rate

2020 Enrolled Students

11,181

51% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

38.6%

874 Graduates

About

Hinds Community College is a higher education institution located in Hinds County, MS. In N/A, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Hinds Community College were N/A.

In 2020, 4,138 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Hinds Community College. 50.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 49.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (2,168 degrees), 1.84 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (1176 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Hinds Community College is $3,200, which is $−4,780 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,980).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Hinds Community College is $3,200, which is $−4,780 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,980).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $4,045.

In 2020, 56% of undergraduate students attending Hinds Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 33% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,200

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at Hinds Community College was $3,200. The cost of tuition at Hinds Community College is $−4,780 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,980).

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

Average Net Price

$4,045

2020 Value

7.15%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 Hinds Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,045. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of Hinds Community College grew by 7.15%.

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

$5,264

Room and Board

$1,360

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Hinds Community College was of $5,264 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,360. The cost of room and board increased by 0.612% between 2019 and 2020. 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

56%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

33%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

56% of undergraduate students at Hinds Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a growth of 1.82% with respect to 2019, when 55% 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.

16.8%

2018 Default Rate

583

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at Hinds Community College was 16.8%, which represents 583 out of the 3479 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 has a total enrollment of 11,181 students. The full-time enrollment at Hinds Community College is 5,704 students and the part-time enrollment is 5,477. This means that 51% of students enrolled at Hinds Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Hinds Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 52.5% Black or African American, 36.4% White, 3.83% Two or More Races, 2.38% Hispanic or Latino, 0.885% Asian, 0.17% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0179% 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 (35.4%), followed by Black or African American Male (20.8%) and White Female (19.5%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

51%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Hinds Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 11,181 students. The full-time enrollment at Hinds Community College is 5,704 and the part-time enrollment is 5,477. This means that 51% of students enrolled at Hinds Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 34.4% 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

53%

2020 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 53%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), 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

Black or African American
5,872
White
4,071
Two or More Races
428

The enrolled student population at Hinds Community College is 52.5% Black or African American, 36.4% White, 3.83% Two or More Races, 2.38% Hispanic or Latino, 0.885% Asian, 0.17% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0179% 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 44.5% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.2% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2020, 26 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 (2,168 degrees awarded). There were 1.84 times more black or african american graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (1176 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Hinds Community College is N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

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 (826 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (198 degrees), and Construction (123 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 (39,613 people), Construction managers (33,827 people), Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (31,510 people), Other managers (29,398 people), and Preschool & kindergarten teachers (16,675 people).

The most specialized majors at Hinds Community College are Transportation (826 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (198 degrees), Construction (123 degrees), Communication Technologies (42 degrees), and Precision Production (142 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Other financial specialists

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 Other financial specialists, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Personal financial advisors, and Chief executives & legislators

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 (76,572 people), Construction (73,888 people), Air transportation (34,147 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (23,208 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (21,657 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

N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded

In false, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Hinds Community College was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

2,056

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

2,082

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 2,056 degrees were awarded to men at Hinds Community College, which is 0.988 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,082).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In false, 689 degrees were awarded to men at Hinds Community College in Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor, which is 5.74 times more than the 120 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In false, 646 degrees were awarded to women at Hinds Community College in General Studies, which is 1.84 times more than the 352 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

21%

100% Completion Time

33%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 21% of students graduating from Hinds Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 33% 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.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (75%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Hinds Community College is Male and Asian (75% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.83% of graduates (16 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

Black or African American
2,168 degrees awarded
White
1,176 degrees awarded
Unknown
600 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Hinds Community College is black or african american (2,168 degrees awarded). There were 1.84 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (1176 degrees).

14.5% of degree recipients (600 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

Black or African American Female
1,239 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
929 degrees awarded
White Female
620 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Hinds Community College is black or african american female (1,239 degrees awarded). There were 1.33 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (929 degrees).

Operations

Hinds Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $48.6k, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $271k (558%), compared to the 5.11% average return ($226k on $4.42M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2020, Hinds Community College had a total salary expenditure of $146M. Hinds Community College employs 426 Instructors, 0 N/A, and 0 N/A. Most academics at Hinds Community College are Female Instructors (274), Male Instructors(152), and N/A (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Hinds Community College are: Management, with 178 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 176 employees, and Service with 127 employees.

Endowment

$48.6k

2020 Endowment

0.665%

growth from 2019

Hinds Community College has an endowment valued at about $48.6k, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of Hinds Community College grew 0.665% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $4.37M 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.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$15.9M - Federal
$10.9M - State
$0 - Local

As of 2020, Hinds Community College received $15.9M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $10.9M from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$58.3M

2020 Salaries

growth from 2019

In 2020, Hinds Community College paid a median of $58.3M in salaries, which represents 40% of their overall expenditure ($146M) and a 0% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.67% growth from 2018 and a 0.393% decline from 2017.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (43.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$20.8M

Instructional Salaries

426

Number of Employees

In 2020, Hinds Community College paid a total of $20.8M to 426 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.98M (29.6%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

426 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

178 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Hinds Community College were Instructor with 426 employees; false with 0 employees; and false with 0 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Hinds Community College were Management with 178 employees; Office and Administrative Support with 176 employees; and Service with 127 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Hinds Community College was Female Instructor with 274 employees, and Male Instructor with 152 employees.

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