Pearl River Community College

Pearl River Community College is a public, state school in a rural setting in Poplarville, MS. Pearl River Community College was founded in 1909 and now enrolls around 3,700 students a year, including 3,700 undergrads. Pearl River Community College provides housing for students. Most students live in off campus housing.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Pearl River Community College! Love music or performing? Join a campus band, sing in a chorus, or perform with one of Pearl River Community College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Pearl River Community College students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Pearl River Community College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Pearl River Community College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Pearl River Community College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Pearl River Community College on the Student Life page.Regular decision applicants for Fall 2022 should receive admissions decisions by August 15.

Is Pearl River Community College a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a look at each of these factors to get a clearer idea of what Pearl River Community College offers and if it could be a good fit for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Pearl River Community College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outlook Pearl River Community College Graduates

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Pearl River Community College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Pearl River Community College. Based on this information, how does Pearl River Community College sound? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is Pearl River Community College a good school for you?

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Where is Pearl River Community College?

Pearl River Community College is located in the rural setting of Poplarville, MS, less than an hour from New Orleans.

If you want to see Pearl River Community College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 59 to Poplarville, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Gulfport-Biloxi Regional.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Pearl River Community College and Poplarville are like without leaving home.

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