Pearl River Community College led all 23 Mississippi public colleges and universities in enrollment growth this fall, adding 835 students. The improvement marks the largest increase of any institution in the state. PRCC’s enrollment reached a record 7,142 students, a 13.2% increase over Fall 2025.
The milestone, reflected in enrollment data from the Mississippi Community College Board and Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning, continues a remarkable period of growth. Since Fall 2017, PRCC enrollment has increased more than 46%, expanding educational access and workforce opportunities throughout South Mississippi…