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WESSON – Copiah-Lincoln Community College recently ranked No. 1 in student success among all 15 Mississippi community colleges. This is the third consecutive year Co-Lin has captured the number one ranking in student success.

Each year, all Mississippi community colleges must provide data to the Mississippi Community College Board to be compiled into a Report Card as required by the Mississippi Legislature. On the recently released 2023 Report Card, Co-Lin had the highest percentage for student success of all 15 community colleges in the state, with a total student success rate of 69.7 percent, far exceeding the state average of 61 percent. This means of all community colleges in Mississippi, Co-Lin has the highest percentage of graduates. Student success is captured as earned awards, transferred, or retained at the institution within 150 percent of expected time to graduation.

“At Co-Lin, we are immensely proud to be recognized for having the highest student success rate of all community colleges in Mississippi. This achievement is a testament to the dedication, hard work, and unwavering commitment of our students, faculty, and staff,” said Dr. Dewayne Middleton, Co-Lin President. “Their drive for excellence has created a supportive environment where our students can thrive and reach their fullest potential. We are honored to serve our students and community and remain committed to providing our students with the tools, resources, and support needed for them to succeed in their future endeavors.”

Co-Lin ranked second in the state in the student retention/progression category at 66.7 percent, again exceeding the state average of 60.5 percent.