Hinds Community College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
At Hinds, a 100% acceptance rate means admission is not the main hurdle. With a 2.25 average entering GPA and 58% freshman retention, your goal should be starting strong, so use SAT or ACT prep only if it helps you build skills, confidence, and first-year momentum.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Hinds Community College facts and stats
Hinds Community College enrolls about 8,859 undergraduate students in a rural campus setting. Hinds has a freshman retention rate of 58%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 15:1.
Raymond, MS
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Key Hinds Community College application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
July 15
Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
April 1
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores to Hinds, plan to take your first test by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and the fall of senior year for retakes if you want a stronger superscore. Because the Regular Decision deadline is July 15, a December retake should still arrive in time.
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What you'll actually pay
Hinds is a public college with in-state tuition of $3,700 and out-of-state tuition of $6,750. To be considered for priority financial aid, submit the FAFSA by April 1.

Hinds Community College lists out-of-state tuition at $6,750, while in-state tuition is $3,700. Room and board is $5,800, so students should budget beyond tuition for housing, meals, books, transportation, and personal expenses. Actual costs can vary based on course load, living arrangements, and financial need.
Student life at Hinds Community College
Freshman housing: No guarantee
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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