Pearl River Community College

Higher EducationUnited States501-1000 Employees

Pearl River Community College proudly offers academic, vocational and continuing education programs that improve quality of life for its students.

Pearl River offers on-campus housing to give students a taste of college life experience, while vocational programs allow individuals to chase their career goals.

Located in Poplarville, Mississippi with extension centers in Hattiesburg, MS and Waveland, MS, Pearl River Community College offers nearby natural beauty and a great environment for studying.

Dual enrollment is available for high school students looking to receive college credits to get a head start on their education, and online courses are available for those with full time jobs.

PRCC continues to be recognized as a great place to get a great academic foundation. Few community colleges in the nation have reached the heights PRCC has reached.
PEARL RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Forrest County Center, Hattiesburg - Main Campus, Poplarville - Hancock Center, Waveland
In December, PRCC received final notification of reaffirmation of accreditation
by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
(SACSCOC). Reaffirmation occurs every 10 years and is intended to assure constituents and the public of the quality and integrity of the institution.

The Create a Career website ranked PRCC as the 23rd best community college in
the country.
The bestSchools.org website ranked PRCC as the 28th best community college in
the country.
The associate degree nursing program ranks highest in the state in an evaluation by
NurseJournal.org. The program is ranked third out of 1,189 in the eastern U.S.
CNN Money ranks PRCC tied at No.17 in the country in providing students a solid academic foundation on which to build continued education. The report shows 68 percent of PRCC students transfer to a four-year college or university.

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