East Mississippi Community College

1512 Kemper Street
Scooba, MS 39358

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Tel: (662) 476-5000

www.eastms.edu

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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 3,392 students (68% of students are full-time).

The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 10:1.

Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 46%.

Quick Stats (2023)

Enrollment: 3,392 students
In-state tuition: $2,600
Out-state tuition: $4,800
Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
Minority enrollment: 53%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 392 teachers has grown by 174% over five years.

East Mississippi Community College

(MS) Community College Avg.

Carnegie Classification

Associates Colleges

Institution Level

At least 2 but less than 4 years

Institution Control

Public

Total Faculty

392 staff

371 staff

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of East Mississippi Community College has declined by 13% over five years.

The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has decreased from 10:1 over five years.

The East Mississippi Community College diversity score of 0.54 is less than the state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has declined by 6% over five years.

Total Enrollment

3,392 students

Student : Teacher Ratio

9:1

10:1

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# Full-Time Students

2,299 students

# Part-Time Students

1,093 students

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# Enrollment Undergraduate

326 students

295 students

# Full-Time Undergraduate Students

2,299 students

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students

1,093 students

1,139 students

Total Dormitory Capacity

590 students

814 students

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% American Indian/Alaskan

% Asian

% Hispanic

% Black

49%

37%

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% White

47%

54%

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% Two or more races

n/a

% Unknown races

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Diversity Score

0.54

0.57

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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)

35%

38%

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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)

$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 24% 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 25% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees

$2,600

$2,428

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Out-State Tuition Fees

$4,800

$4,459

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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

89%

94%

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Median Debt for Graduates

$8,448

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Median Debt for Dropouts

$5,518

$4,808

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Source: 2021 (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.

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.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Enrollment: 3,392 students
In-state tuition: $2,600
Out-state tuition: $4,800
Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
Minority enrollment: 53%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Mississippi public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $2,428 per year for in-state students and $4,459 for out-of-state students. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Mississippi community colleges have a diversity score of 0.57, which is lower than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in Mississippi is Hinds Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.