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Holmes Community College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A
ACT RangeN/A
Average GPAN/A
Acceptance Rate100%

Since Holmes is test-optional with a 100% acceptance rate, an SAT or ACT score is not the gatekeeper here. Your goal is to start college-ready: with a 56% freshman retention rate, use placement testing and prep time to strengthen math, reading, and study habits before your first semester.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Holmes Community College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Holmes Community College enrolls about 5,039 undergraduate students in a small-town setting. Holmes has a freshman retention rate of 56%, reflecting the share of first-year students who return for their second year. The student-to-faculty ratio is 18:1.

Location

Goodman, MS

Undergrad Enrollment5,039
Freshman Retention56%
SettingSmall town
Student to Faculty Ratio18:1
Graduation RateN/A
Test PolicyTest-optional
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Key Holmes Community College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

Not offered

Early Action

Early Decision

Priority Deadline

Financial aid deadlines

Coming soon

Test dates

SAT 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

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Holmes, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and the fall for superscore-focused retakes, and make sure your final fall test date reports before your Holmes application deadline since Regular Decision is not offered.

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What you'll actually pay

Holmes lists in-state tuition at $2,900 and out-of-state tuition at $5,800. With 91% of students receiving aid, many students use grants, scholarships, or other support to help manage costs.

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In-State Tuition$2,900
Out-of-State Tuition$5,800
Room and Board$3,700
Average Merit AwardN/A
Application FeeN/A
Students on Aid91%
Average Aid Package$5,672
Average Debt at GradN/A

Out-of-state tuition at Holmes Community College is $5,800, while in-state tuition is $2,900. Room and board is $3,700, which can make the total cost relatively manageable compared with many four-year options. Financial aid is common at Holmes, with 91% of students receiving aid and an average aid package of $5,672.

Student life at Holmes Community College

Activities and Organizations
Student newspaper
Drama and theater
Marching band
Choral groups
Concert band
Jazz band
Pep band
Music ensembles
Yearbook
Student government
Campus ministries
Housing

10% of undergrads live on campus

Freshman housing: No guarantee

Men only
Women only
Greek life

No fraternity or sorority life on campus.

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