- 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 Highlights
East Mississippi Community College serves 4,708 students (61% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 51%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 4,708 students
- In-state tuition: $2,600
- Out-state tuition: $4,800
- Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
- Minority enrollment: 55%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 392 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
East Mississippi Community College
(MS) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
392 staff
371 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of East Mississippi Community College has grown by 22% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has increased from 9:1 over five years.
The East Mississippi Community College diversity score of 0.60 is equal to the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has grown by 6% over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,708 students
3,944 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
2,863 students
2,538 students
# Part-Time Students
1,845 students
1,406 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
470 students
366 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,863 students
2,538 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,845 students
1,845 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
590 students
814 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
2%
3%
% Black
44%
39%
% White
45%
49%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
% Unknown races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.60
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
39%
39%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,000
$30,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,600 is more than the state average of $2,427. The in-state tuition has declined by 30% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,800 is more than the state average of $4,463. The out-state tuition has declined by 28% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,600
$2,427
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,800
$4,463
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,448
$8,448
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,518
$4,808
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mighty Lion
- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does East Mississippi Community College cost?
East Mississippi Community College's tuition is approximately $2,600 for In-State students and $4,800 for Out-State students.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to East Mississippi Community College is Meridian Community College (35.5 miles away)
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