Southwest Mississippi Community College

Southwest Mississippi Community College is a public, state school in a rural setting in Summit, MS. SMCC was founded in 1918 and enrolls 2,053 undergrads and no graduate students. SMCC provides housing for students. Most students live in off campus housing.

There are many ways for students to get involved at SMCC! Love music or performing? Join a campus bandor sing in a chorus.

Interested in journalism or communications? SMCC students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

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

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

Learn more about life at SMCC on the Student Life page.

Mark your calendar! The deadline to apply regular decision to SMCC for Fall 2022 is August 1.

Is SMCC a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how selective a college is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a closer look at to get a better idea of what SMCC offers and if it might be a good choice for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at SMCC

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.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at SMCC, around 50% come back the next year. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for SMCC Grads

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

Tuition and Financial Aid at SMCC

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 financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at SMCC. Based on this information, how does SMCC sound? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is SMCC a good school for you?

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Where is Southwest Mississippi Community College Located?

SMCC is located in the rural setting of Summit, MS.

If you want to see SMCC for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 55 to Summit, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Jackson International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what SMCC and Summit are like without leaving home.

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