Mid South Community College

Overview

Mid-South Community College in West Memphis, Arkansas, recently consolidated to become part of Arkansas State University to form Arkansas State University Mid-South. This public community college campus is situated in the Mississippi Delta region, merely a few minutes away from metropolitan Memphis, Tennessee, offering students the quiet charm of a smaller town with convenient access to a large urban area. The college has a history of providing career-focused education since its establishment and offers a variety of technical and academic programs, with a notably strong emphasis on allied health professions and technology-related fields. Furthermore, Arkansas State University Mid-South is typically considered an open-enrollment institution, with a non-competitive application process aimed at providing greater access to higher education. On-campus housing is not available at this college, reflecting its role as a commuter school that integrates the educational environment with the local community and student life.

Mid South Community College has an open admission policy which permits enrollment by any high school graduate or GED holding student.  165 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 814 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $2,832 plus fees of $466.

Mid South Community College is designated as a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) and receives federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve low and middle-income Black Americans.