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 3,841 students (62% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is lower than the state community college average of 25:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 50%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 3,841 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,600
  • Out-state tuition: $4,800
  • Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
  • Minority enrollment: 56%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 167 teachers has declined by 57% over five years.
East Mississippi Community College
(MS) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1927
Total Faculty
167 staff
130 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of East Mississippi Community College has grown by 13% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 has increased from 10:1 over five years.
The East Mississippi Community College diversity score of 0.59 is equal to the state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has grown by 9% over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,841 students
3,770 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
25:1
# Full-Time Students
2,386 students
2,386 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Part-Time Students
1,455 students
1,384 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Enrollment Undergraduate
3,841 students
3,442 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,386 students
2,386 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,455 students
1,455 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
590 students
814 students

Showing 2008–2021. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
3%
4%
% Black
46%
39%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% White
44%
50%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Unknown races
4%
2%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.59

Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
39%
39%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,000
$30,000

Tuition & Financial Aid

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%
93%

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Median Debt for Graduates
$8,448
$8,448

Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,518
$4,808

Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Sports

Colors
Red, black, white
School Mascot
Mighty Lion
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

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 Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 3,841 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,600
  • Out-state tuition: $4,800
  • Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
  • Minority enrollment: 56%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Mississippi public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $2,427 per year for in-state students and $4,463 for out-of-state students. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Mississippi community colleges have a diversity score of 0.59, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Mississippi is Blue Cliff College-Gulfport. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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