Andrea Backman, PhD President | Strayer University-Mississippi
Andrea Backman, PhD President | Strayer University-Mississippi
Of the 10 institutions in the county, four provided detailed enrollment data at the time, including Mississippi College, Belhaven University and Jackson State University.
At least 19,795 people applied to Hinds County colleges in the 2022-23 school year.
NCES data shows that among them, around 25,066 students enrolled in the universities, including 19,352 in undergraduate and 5,714 in graduate programs. In total 13.7% of undergraduates transferred from another college or university.
The reported undergraduate student body is comprised mostly of Black or African American (55.9%) and white (30.4%) students.
Among the institutions that provided disclosed enrollment data, Hinds Community College stood out with the largest enrollment at the time, welcoming 9,407 students.
U.S. college enrollment has been in a downward trend since peaking at around 18.1 million students in 2010. Recent increases offered some relief, but experts project a steeper decline in 2025.
This decline is likely due to two main factors. First, the pool of young adults is shrinking as birth rates have fallen nearly 23% between 2007 and 2022. Second, the rising cost of higher education, including skyrocketing student loan debt. A 2023 Wall Street Journal report shows that more than half of Americans think a four-year degree is not worth the cost.
NCES shows that enrollment data was not available for University of Mississippi Medical Center in Hinds County.
Some educational data is based on estimates. Shifting demographics among student populations can sometimes result in gender totals which do not equal 100%.
| Institution | # of Applicants | # of Admitted Students | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Mississippi Medical Center | -- | -- | -- |
| Millsaps College | 2,210 | 1,503 | 661 |
| Mississippi College | 2,413 | 965 | 3,946 |
| Mississippi Institute of Aesthetics Nails & Cosmetology | -- | -- | 79 |
| Academy of Hair Design-Jackson | -- | -- | 60 |
| Traxlers School of Hair | -- | -- | 78 |
| Jackson State University | 12,583 | 11,199 | 6,906 |
| Belhaven University | 2,589 | 1,113 | 3,627 |
| Hinds Community College | -- | -- | 9,407 |
| Strayer University-Mississippi | -- | -- | 302 |
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