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Total Enrollment: 934
Level of Selectivity: Noncompetitive
Motto: The College for All People
Location: Utica is approximately 25 miles from the city of Jackson,
Mississippi. Jackson, the state capital, has a population of approximately
209,000. The city of Jackson has museums, a zoo, art galleries, and shopping.
The Hinds College-Jackson campus is within walking distance of downtown.
HISTORY
Hinds
Community College is a state-supported, two-year, coed college founded in 1903
as the Utica Normal and Industrial Institute. Fourteen years later, the Hinds
County Agricultural High School was founded in Utica, and in 1922 it became
Hinds Junior College. In 1958, Utica Normal and Industrial became Utica Junior
College as a result of becoming public and joining the Mississippi system of
junior colleges. Meanwhile, Hinds Junior College expanded its locations to
include the Jackson branch in 1970 and the Vicksburg-Warren County branch in
1975.
A
1983 merger of Hinds Junior College and the historically black Utica Junior
College, as well as the inclusion of the Rankin branch, created Hinds Community
College. With the merger and expansion came a new college mission to create an
educational system conducive to learning for both the traditional and the
nontraditional student.
The
Utica Campus is the oldest of seven locations of Hinds Community College. The
236-acre campus with its twenty-six buildings is 3.5 miles south of Utica,
Mississippi. More than fifty academic, cultural, and vocational programs are
available at this location. The Hinds County Agricultural High School is
located on this campus.
ACCREDITATION
Hinds
Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and
Schools (SACS) to award the Associate in Arts, Associate in Applied Science,
and Associate in Applied Science in Occupational Education degrees.
COSTS
PER YEAR
2002–03 Tuition: $1460 (in-state); $3666 (out-of-state)
Room and board: $974 (room); $1230 (board)
Special fees: $225
Books: $700
Estimated total cost: $4589 (in-state); $6795 (out-of-state and international)
2000–01
FINANCIAL AID–INSTITUTIONAL FUNDING
Percentage of students receiving financial aid:
70
Financial Aid Specific to the School
- Athletic
scholarships
in basketball are awarded at the Utica Campus. Students should contact the
Athletic Department.
- The
Cooperative Education Program combines classroom study with related paid work
experience. The program provides academic credit and full-time status
during co-op placement. Students should contact the respective
departments.
- Dean’s
Scholarships
pay tuition for four consecutive fall/spring semesters. Must be a
full-time student, score 25 to 28 on ACT, and be a Mississippi resident.
Applications received before February 1 will be given priority. Students
should contact the Office of Financial Aid.
- The
deferred payment plan allows a family to pay tuition in two or three installments during
the semester. Students should contact the Business Department.
- Faculty
Scholarships
pay one half of tuition for up to four consecutive fall/spring semesters.
Students must be full-time, score 21 to 24 on ACT, maintain at least a 3.0
GPA, and be a Mississippi resident. Students should contact the school.
- Gifted and
Talent Scholarships are awarded annually and pay tuition based on academic
achievements, student talent, skills, and leadership abilities. Students
should contact the school.
- Hinds
Community College Development Foundation offers ten scholarships, twenty-five endowed
scholarships, twelve foundation unrestricted tuition scholarships, and
sixteen special development foundation scholarships. Students should
contact the Alumni Office on campus.
- Other Race
Scholarships
pay tuition to full-time students enrolling at the Utica Campus for the
first time. Students should contact the Office of Financial Aid.
- Presidential
Scholarships
pay tuition, room, and board for up to four consecutive fall/spring
semesters. Students must be full-time, score 29 or above on ACT, maintain
at least a 3.0 GPA, and be a Mississippi resident. Students should contact
the school or the Office of Financial Aid.
- The
Trustmark Scholarship pays $200 per semester for four consecutive fall/spring semesters.
Student must be a graduate of Hinds, Rankin, or Madison high schools; have
a 12 or better ACT score; have at least a 2.0 GPA; and be free of
disciplinary problems. Family combined income must be less than $15,000.
Students should contact the school.
Financial Aid Deadline: April 1 (priority); continuous notification
Financial
Aid Contact:
PO Box 1100
Hinds Community College–Utica Campus
Office of Financial Aid
Raymond, Mississippi 39175-1100
Telephone: 601-885-7011
ACT
(used for college placement).
Entrance Requirements: Graduation from an accredited high school (or
equivalent) and submission of an official transcript with 20 units; proof of
immunizations for measles and rubella. No application fee required.
Admission Application Deadline: Rolling admission (thirty days before
class).
Admission Contact: District Director, Admissions and Records, Hinds
Community College, Utica, Mississippi 39154-1100; Telephone: 601-857-3280 or
3212; 800-446-3722 (toll-free).
Graduation Requirements: Minimum of 64 credit hours.
CLASS
OF 2000 STUDENT BODY PROFILE
Total enrollment: 950
In-state: 915
FACULTY
PROFILE
Number of faculty members: 82 (Utica Campus)
Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
SCHOOL
CALENDAR
August-May (semesters)
Commencement and conferring of degrees: May
Two summer sessions.
Associate of Arts: Accounting, Agriculture, Biology, Business
Administration, Chemistry, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Economics,
Education, Engineering, English, Geography, Geology, Health, History, Home
Economics, Humanities, Industrial Education, Journalism, Mathematics, Modern
Language, Music, Nursing, Philosophy and Bible, Physical Education and
Recreation, Physics and Astronomy, Political Science, Psychology, Reading,
Sociology, Speech Communication, Theater
Associate of Applied Science: Automotive Body and Frame Repair,
Automotive Mechanics, Barbering, Building Construction, Carpentry, Clothing and
Textile Services, Cosmetology, Food Production and Management, Management
Technology, Welding
ATHLETIC
PROGRAMS
Hinds
Community College is a member of the National Junior College Athletic
Association (NJCAA) and the Mississippi Junior College Athletic Association.
Intercollegiate Sports (Utica Campus): men’s basketball,
baseball, and tennis; women’s basketball, baseball, and tennis.
Intramural Sports: volleyball, basketball, and flag football.
Athletic Contact: Director of Athletics, Hinds Community College,
Highway 18, West Utica, Mississippi 39175; Telephone: 601-885-7008.
STUDENT LIFE
Campus Services: Health, personal counseling, testing, tutoring,
and religious activities.
Campus Activities: Social and cultural activities include theater,
precision dance team, and chorale. Interested students may work on the student
newspaper or yearbook.
Leadership
opportunities are found in the Student Government Association (SGA) or various
other groups, such as the Afro-American Culture Club and Vocational-Industrial
Clubs of America (VICA). Honor societies include the Phi Theta Kappa honorary
society.
Housing Availability: 288 housing spaces. Separate residence halls for
men and women are available.
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