2 September ICC enrollment increases 6.5 percent, ranks third in statewide growth September 2, 2026 By Camp, Tyler W Career Center, General 0 Itawamba Community College has recorded a 6.5 percent increase in enrollment, according to a preliminary headcount report released this week by the Mississippi Community College Board. ICC’s growth was the third-highest among Mississippi’s 15 community colleges and the highest in North Mississippi, reflecting continued momentum as the College expands opportunities for students. Since 2021, ICC’s enrollment has increased 22.4 percent, from 4,641 to 5,681 students. Residence halls remain at capacity, with additional students on a housing wait list at the beginning of each semester, underscoring both the demand for an ICC education and the need for continued investment in student services and campus infrastructure. “This growth demonstrates that students and families recognize the value of an ICC education,” ICC President Dr. Jay Allen said. “Our faculty and staff remain focused on providing affordable, accessible and high-quality educational opportunities that prepare students to transfer, enter the workforce and strengthen the communities we serve.” Affordability remains central to ICC’s mission. The College offers the lowest tuition among institutions of higher education in North Mississippi and the second-lowest among Mississippi’s 15 community colleges, helping students earn a degree or workforce credential while limiting the financial burden on their families. “Enrollment growth is important, but the true measure of our success is what happens after students arrive,” Allen said. “We are committed to supporting them from their first interaction with ICC through graduation and into the next stage of their education or career.” ICC serves Chickasaw, Itawamba, Lee, Monroe and Pontotoc counties through locations in Fulton, Tupelo and Belden, as well as through online and dual enrollment opportunities. The College offers university-transfer pathways, career and technical programs, health sciences programs, workforce training and continuing education. Related Articles ICC ranks among leaders in state enrollment for 2025 fall semester Itawamba Community College ranks among the leaders in the state in enrollment, according to figures released this week by the Mississippi Community College Board. ICC currently shows a 2 percent increase in headcount and a 3.5 percent increase for full-time enrollment from fall 2024 to fall 2025. Most importantly, figures show a 14 percent increase in enrollment since fall 2021, a four-year consecutive enrollment increase. ICC remains the fifth largest community college out of 15 with more than 5,300 credit students enrolled. The continuing increase can be attributed to multiple factors, according to ICC President Dr. Jay Allen. They include recent additional housing opportunities tailored to student needs, including the addition of 240-capacity Magnolia Hall, exclusively for student leaders, and reopening of both Sheffield and Monroe Halls last fall with spaces designed to accommodate the ICC student of today as well as an enhanced emphasis on activities. Even with the addition of multiple housing options, ICC’s residence hall waiting list reaches into the hundreds. “This very exciting news demonstrates a collaborative effort between all ... ICC fall semester enrollment increases Itawamba Community College’s fall enrollment has increased even in the unique environment caused by COVID-19. With full-time enrollment beginning at more than 5,000 and an increase in credit hours, ICC also has 705 students who are participating in the dual credit program, which enables high school students to earn college hours. The increase is determined by comparing enrollments for the 2019 and 2020 fall semesters. “This is very exciting news, since the increases are in headcount, full-time equivalencies and credit hours,” said ICC President Dr. Jay Allen. “The increase in the number of students that ICC is serving is significant because we have additional opportunities to provide a solid educational foundation and the best start for those in our five-county district and beyond.” Enrollment figures include online, academic and career education classes, but not workforce totals, which are not measured on semester basis, Allen said. Because of COVID-19, ICC has altered its instructional delivery methods, which now include face-to-face only, face-to-face hybrid which has an online component, face-to-face Zoom and online. “We are ... ICC ranks among state leaders in full-time enrollment increase Itawamba Community College ranks among the leaders in the state in full-time enrollment increase, according to figures released this week by the Mississippi Community College Board. With spring enrollment at 4,774 at the end of the 10-day reporting period, figures from spring 2024-spring 2025 show a 6.7 percent increase, which comes after a multi-year increase in both fall and spring enrollments. The continuing increase over the last two reporting periods can be attributed to multiple factors, according to ICC President Dr. Jay Allen. They include additional housing opportunities tailored to student needs, including the addition of Magnolia Hall, exclusively for student leaders, and reopening of both Sheffield and Monroe Halls with spaces designed to accommodate the ICC student of today as well as an enhanced emphasis on activities.” “This very exciting news demonstrates a collaborative effort between all areas of the college to allow for continued enrollment growth,” Allen said. “What the figures don’t show is that residence halls remain at a more than 95 percent capacity this spring. The increase in the number of students that ... ICC's enrollment increases this fall Itawamba Community College’s fall enrollment has increased even during turbulent economic times, according to figures released by the Mississippi Community College Board. With full-time enrollment beginning at more than 4,700 and an increase in credit hours, the increase equates to 1.3 percent. The increase is determined by comparing enrollments for the 2021 and 2022 fall semesters. In August, ICC opened Magnolia Hall, a state-of-the-art residence for honors students and student leaders at the Fulton Campus, which accommodates 246 additional students, and an increased emphasis has been placed on student activities, said ICC President Dr. Jay Allen. “This is very exciting news, since the increases are in headcount, full-time equivalencies and credit hours and places us on an upward trend to pre-pandemic enrollment,” Allen said. “The increase in the number of students that ICC is serving is significant because we have additional opportunities to provide a solid educational foundation and the best start for those in our five-county district and beyond.” “Statistics show that the more students are engaged on campus, the more successful they will be in the ... ICC enrollment increases again - continues to rank among state's leaders Itawamba Community College ranks among the leaders in the state in full-time enrollment increase, according to figures released this week by the Mississippi Community College Board. With fall enrollment at 4,476 at the end of the 10-day reporting period, figures from fall 2023-fall 2024 show a 4.1 percent increase, nearly double the state average. In addition, enrollment was up 7 percent the last two semesters, statistics show. The continuing increase over the last two reporting periods can be attributed to multiple factors, according to ICC President Dr. Jay Allen. They include the addition of significant housing opportunities tailored to student needs with the opening of Magnolia Hall last fall and the reopening of Sheffield and Monroe Halls with spaces designed to accommodate the ICC student of today at the beginning of this semester, and an enhanced emphasis on activities. “This is very exciting news,” Allen said. “The increase in the number of students that ICC is serving is significant because we have additional opportunities to provide a solid educational foundation and the best start ... ICC's Community Relations team wins more than 30 CPRAM awards Itawamba Community College’s Community Relations team received a total of more than 30 awards from the College Public Relations Association of Mississippi, which were presented during a recent conference in Bay St. Louis. They include C.J. Adams of Fulton – third place, Photograph, for “New Semester Excitement;” first place, Television Spots, for “2023 ICC Super Bowl Commercial;” third place, Radio Spots, for “Fall Preview Day;” first place, Television Program, for “Skilled to Work;” second place, Multi-Media Presentation, for “2023 Orientation Presentation;” second place, New Media, for “Fireworks CRM;” first place, New Media, for “Inside ICC;” third place, Social Media – Non-Sports, for “Itawamba Community College Nat’l Smarties Day;” third place, Social Media – Sports, for “LetsGoICC YouTube Shorts; second place, Sports Promo/Hype Video, for “2024 ICC Volleyball Schedule Release;” first place, Creative Partners, for “I See A Leader Partnership;” Lee Adams of Fulton – second place, Digital Art/Photo Illustration, for “2023 ICC Softball Poster;” third place, Sports Photograph, for “Diving Catch;” second place, Sports Photograph, for “Boom;” first place, Sports Photograph, for “Strike;” third place, Television Program, for “ICC ... 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