East Mississippi Community College

1512 Kemper Street
Scooba, MS 39358-0158
  View full size
  Get directions
Tel: (662)476-5000
SAVE SCHOOL
  • 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 4,127 students (61% of students are full-time).
  • The college's student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the state community college average of 22:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 42%.
  • East Mississippi Community College is the only community colleges within Kemper County, MS.
  • The nearest community college to East Mississippi Community College is Meridian Community College (35.2 miles away).

Top Placements

East Mississippi Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Mississippi for:

School Overview

  • The teacher population of 143 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
East Mississippi Community College(MS) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty143 staff138 staff
This chart display total faculty of East Mississippi Community College and community college average number of faculty in MS by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.

Student Body

  • The student population of East Mississippi Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
  • The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 has stayed the same over five years.
  • The East Mississippi Community College diversity score of 0.53 is equal to the state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment4,127 students2,966 students
This chart display the total enrollment of East Mississippi Community College and community college average number of enrollment of MS by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio29:122:1
This chart display the student staff ratio of East Mississippi Community College and community college average student staff ratio of MS by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
# Full-Time Students2,538 students2,344 students
This chart display the total number of Full-Time students enrollment of East Mississippi Community College and average number of community college Full-Time students enrollment of MS by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
# Part-Time Students1,589 students622 students
This chart display the total number of Part-Time students enrollment of East Mississippi Community College and average number of community college Part-Time students enrollment of MS by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
This chart display the Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of East Mississippi Community College.This chart display community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of MS.
Total Dormitory Capacity		586593
This chart display the dormitory capacity of East Mississippi Community College and the community college average dormitory capacity of MS by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
% Hispanic
1%
1%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in East Mississippi Community College and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in MS by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
% Black
42%
36%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in East Mississippi Community College and the percentage of Black community college students in MS by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
% White
54%
58%
This chart display the percentage of White students in East Mississippi Community College and the percentage of White community college students in MS by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
% Two or more races
1%
1%
This chart display the percentage of Two or more races students in East Mississippi Community College and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in MS by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
% Unknown races
2%
2%
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in East Mississippi Community College.This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in MS.
Diversity Score0.530.53
This chart display the diversity score of East Mississippi Community College and the community college average diversity score of MS by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
College Completion Rate
33%
27%
This chart display completion rates for First-Time of Full-Time students of East Mississippi Community College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-Time students of MS by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$30,000$29,800
This chart display average graduate earnings (10 Years) of East Mississippi Community College and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of MS by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Finances and Admission

  • The public in-state tuition of $2,600 is less than the state average of $3,781. The in-state tuition has grown by 6% over four years.
  • The public out-state tuition of $4,800 is less than the state average of $5,574. The out-state tuition has grown by 6% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$2,600$3,781
This chart display tuition fees for an in-state student of East Mississippi Community College and the public community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of MS by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Out-State Tuition Fees$4,800$5,574
This chart display tuition fees for an out-of-state student of East Mississippi Community College and the public community college average tuition fees for an out-of-state student of MS by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid95%91%
This chart display the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in East Mississippi Community College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in MS by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates$8,902$7,500
This chart display median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in East Mississippi Community College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in MS by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts$5,500$4,500
This chart display median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in East Mississippi Community College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in MS by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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.

Nearby Schools

  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Meridian Community College
    Public
    3,390 students | 35.20 Mi910 Hwy 19 N
    Meridian,  MS  39307
    (601)483-8241     35.203,390
  • East Central Community College
    Public
    2,544 students | 45.40 Mi15738 Highway 15
    Decatur,  MS  39327
    (601)635-2111     45.402,544
  • Shelton State Community College
    Public
    4,978 students | 57.10 Mi9500 Old Greensboro Rd
    Tuscaloosa,  AL  35405
    (205)391-2211     57.104,978
  • Marion Military Institute
    Public
    439 students | 69.30 Mi1101 Washington St
    Marion,  AL  36756
    (800)664-1842     69.30439
  • Holmes Community College
    Public
    5,798 students | 83.40 Mi#1 Hill St
    Goodman,  MS  39079
    (662)472-2312     83.405,798
Recent Articles
Why More Students are Turning to Community College Today
Why More Students are Turning to Community College Today
We look at why millions of Americans are choosing community college over a traditional four-year school today.
Why Don’t More Community College Students Transfer to Four-Year Schools?
Why Don’t More Community College Students Transfer to Four-Year Schools?
Many students enroll in community college with the intent of transferring to a four-year school. Of those who do, many succeed, and yet traditional colleges and universities continue to overlook them. Read on to learn more about why more community college students don’t transfer schools and to receive some tips for making the transfer yourself.
What Can Community Colleges Learn from this Year’s Aspen Prize Winners?
What Can Community Colleges Learn from this Year’s Aspen Prize Winners?
Community college is the only option for many students who either can’t afford a traditional four-year university or who need a more flexible school environment. Just because community college is different, however, doesn’t mean that its students matter any less. The Aspen Prize exists to encourage community colleges to do more for their students and to continually strive for improvement.
Quick Stats (2020)
  • Students: 4,127 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,600
  • Out-state tuition: $4,800
  • Student:teacher ratio: 29:1
  • Minority enrollment: 46%
Did You Know?
For Mississippi public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,781 per year for in-state students and $5,574 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,980 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Mississippi community colleges have a diversity score of 0.53, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Mississippi is Meridian Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
Most Popular Articles
Quick Links