Pearl River Community College

Higher EducationMississippi, United States501-1000 Employees

Pearl River Community College is a public, two-year higher education institution in Mississippi that provides academic, vocational, and continuing education programs to support student success. It serves a regional student population from its main campus in Poplarville and extension centers in Hattiesburg and Waveland, providing on-campus housing, dual enrollment for high school students, and online courses for working adults. 

The college is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, with reaffirmation occurring on a 10-year cycle to ensure quality and integrity. Independent rankings have recognized PRCC among leading U.S. community colleges, with Create a Career ranking it 23rd and BestSchools.org placing it 28th; NurseJournal.org identifies its associate degree nursing program as top in Mississippi and 3rd in the eastern United States, while CNN Money notes PRCC's solid academic foundation and that roughly two-thirds of students transfer to four-year institutions. In May 2026, PRCC's Marketing and Recruitment team earned 18 CPRAM awards at the College Public Relations Association of Mississippi conference, reflecting recent activity in outreach and communications.

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