East Mississippi Community College
School Notes Overview:
EMCC's main campus in Scooba or our Golden Triangle campus in Mayhew. We offer a wide variety of career-technical programs designed to prepare students for immediate entry into the workforce and academic programs for transfer to a senior college. We are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to award the Associate of Applied Science degree and the Associate of Arts degree, which is an indication of the high quality partner we can be in your education. Throughout the year, we offer exceptional classes at affordable costs....
School Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| County | Kemper County, MS | - |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 2,776 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 1,608 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 4,384 students | 2,213 students |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 472 students | 229 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 90% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 72% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $3,750 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 14% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $300 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 42% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $1,250 | $1,146 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 62% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $2,875 | $3,129 |
School Notes:
- Our classes are taught by caring, qualified faculty in modern, well equipped classrooms, and our online programs can be taken from the convenience of your home.
- EMCC offers the free Adult Basic Education Program (ABE) to individuals needing to refresh or upgrade their skills in order to enter EMCC or other colleges and training programs, gain or improve employment, or earn a GED diploma. These free classes are designed for adults who are 17 years of age and older who are not enrolled in public school.
- East Mississippi Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the Associate Degree.
In the News:
- EMCC's Stephens to Co-Host "The End Zone" (WCBI Columbus)
posted on November 19, 2009 at 10:05:21 pm
SCOOBA – East Mississippi Community College head football coach Buddy Stephens is scheduled to serve as a co-host for WCBI-TV’s season finale of “The End Zone presented by OCH Rehab Servicesâ€ï¿½ during Friday’s 10 p.m. sports telecast. - EMCC football team accepts invitation to play in Mississippi Bowl (The Commercial Dispatch)
posted on November 18, 2009 at 04:32:53 pm
SCOOBA – The East Mississippi Community College football team has accepted an invitation to play Arizona Western College in the Mississippi Bowl. - Lions, Matadors to meet in Mississippi Bowl (The Meridian Star)
posted on November 18, 2009 at 06:12:24 am
SCOOBA — As first-time state football champions, the fifth-ranked Lions of East Mississippi Community College have accepted an invitation to take on No. 6 Arizona Western College in the 2009 Mississippi Bowl. The second annual contest will be played Dec. 6 in Biloxi. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. at 6,000-seat Biloxi Indian Stadium. - ECCC Lady Diamond Warriors aiming to continue success (Winston County Journal)
posted on November 13, 2009 at 05:31:56 am
Another successful fast-pitch softball season is anticipated for East Central Community College's Lady Diamond Warriors, who begin 2009 action at East Mississippi Community College Tuesday, Feb. 10. Doubleheader action gets under way at 3 p.m. on the Scooba campus. - MACJC title game produced offensive show (The Daily Leader)
posted on November 12, 2009 at 08:59:37 pm
The late, great Coach Robert "Bull, Hurricane" Sullivan probably rolled over in his grave when he heard the final score. However, the legendary East Mississippi Community College coach probably grunted with satisfaction after the Lions outscored Gulf Coast 75-71 for the MACJC State Championship.
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