East Mississippi Community College
- 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 3,832 students (68% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is same as the state community college average of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 47%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 3,832 students
- In-state tuition: $2,600
- Out-state tuition: $4,800
- Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
- Minority enrollment: 56%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 392 teachers has grown by 86% over five years.
East Mississippi Community College
(MS) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & 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 declined by 7% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 29:1 over five years.
The East Mississippi Community College diversity score of 0.56 is less than the state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,832 students
3,704 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
# Full-Time Students
2,593 students
2,593 students
# Part-Time Students
1,239 students
1,111 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
590 students
791 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
2%
3%
% Black
49%
38%
% White
44%
53%
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.57
College Completion Rate
37%
36%
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 $2,428. The in-state tuition has declined by 8% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,800 is more than the state average of $4,459. The out-state tuition has declined by 8% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,600
$2,428
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,800
$4,459
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
92%
92%
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,875
$8,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,840
$4,750
ACT Composite
n/a
21
ACT English
n/a
21
ACT Math
n/a
21
ACT Writing
n/a
7
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (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
The nearest community college to East Mississippi Community College is Meridian Community College (35.5 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Students
910 Hwy 19 N
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 483-8241
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 483-8241
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| 3,402 students
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(601) 635-2111
Decatur, MS 39327
(601) 635-2111
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| 2,419 students
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(205) 391-2211
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(205) 391-2211
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Marion, AL 36756
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