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Copiah-Lincoln Community College

Wesson, MS·Public·1,922 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 1,922 students.

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1,922
Students
$3,894
Net Price
51%
Grad Rate
$33,300
Earnings
10 yr
$7,435
Debt

About This School

Copiah-Lincoln Community College is a public institution located in Wesson, Mississippi with approximately 1,922 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $3,894 per year. The graduation rate is 51%, and the typical graduate earns $33,300 within 10 years of enrollment.

Copiah–Lincoln Community College (Co–Lin) is a public community college with its main campus in Wesson, Mississippi. The Co–Lin District serves a seven-county area including Adams, Copiah, Franklin, Jefferson, Lawrence, Lincoln and Simpson counties. The college provides academic college-level courses for the first two years of four-year degree programs as well as career and technical programs.

At just $3,472 per year after aid and a median debt of only $5,500 at graduation, Co-Lin is one of the most affordable ways to complete your first two years before transferring to a four-year university. It's a strong option for students in its seven-county Mississippi service area who want to keep costs low while staying close to home. The one honest caveat: median earnings of $33,300 a decade out are modest, so if you're pursuing a career-focused program here, research how specific credentials translate to local job markets before committing.

Founded
1928
Setting
Distant rural
Avg Faculty Salary
$5,273

Popular Programs

Health Professions24%
Business & Marketing14%
Biological Sciences11%
Education10%
Psychology5%
Computer Science4%
Engineering3%
Visual & Performing Arts2%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Cindy Hyde-SmithReggie Williams

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$4,000
Out-of-State Tuition
$5,000
Avg Net Price
$3,894
after aid

Net Price by Family Income

Under $30k$3,165
$30–48k$3,289
$48–75k$5,624
$75–110k$8,123
$110k+$11,501

Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants40%
Median debt at graduation$7,435

Full Cost

Cost of attendance$12,490

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
51%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$33,300
after enrollment
Median Debt
$7,435
at graduation

Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender

Male graduates$31,700
Female graduates$21,700

Gap: 32% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.

What Each Major Actually Earns

Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.

Copiah-Lincoln Community College graduates earn most above the national rate in Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas ($38,785 vs $35,702 nationally), and most below it in Biology, General ($26,921 vs $44,758).

MajorGradsHereNationalDiff
Business Administration, Management and Operations69$34,103$48,733−$14,630
Biology, General61$26,921$44,758−$17,837
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas40$38,785$35,702+$3,083
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions23$61,529$65,389−$3,860
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians17$52,073$58,424−$6,351
Accounting and Related Services14$33,285$47,660−$14,375
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities2$36,401$44,125−$7,724

U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing an associate's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$7,435
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$25,700
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$33,300
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 4.5x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White50%
Black44%
Hispanic/Latino3%
Asian1%
Two or more races1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,922 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Copiah-Lincoln Community College

1001 Co-Lin Lane

Wesson, MS 39191

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Official Links

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Copiah-Lincoln Community College cost?

The average net price at Copiah-Lincoln Community College is about $3,894 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.

What is the graduation rate at Copiah-Lincoln Community College?

Copiah-Lincoln Community College has a graduation rate of 51%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.

Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

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Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
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  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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