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East Mississippi Community College

Scooba, MS · Public · Associate's degrees · Rural

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About East Mississippi Community College

East Mississippi Community College (EMCC), formerly East Mississippi Junior College, is a public community college in Scooba, Mississippi. EMCC serves and is supported by Clay, Kemper, Lauderdale, Lowndes, Noxubee and Oktibbeha counties in east central Mississippi. The college has two principal campuses in Scooba and Mayhew, Mississippi and offers courses at five other locations. One of fifteen community colleges in Mississippi, EMCC is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award the Associate of Applied Science degree and the Associate of Arts degree. EMCC is the home of the 2011, 2013, 2014, 2017, and 2018 NJCAA National Champions in American football.

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Open

Acceptance

$4,608

Net price

2,838

Enrollment

48%

Grad rate

Report Card

C+

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

B+

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

SAT average

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$4,608

Average net price

$4,095

In-state tuition

$7,445

Out-of-state tuition

$5,512

Room & board

$1,200

Books & supplies

$11,353

Total cost of attendance

45%

Students receiving Pell grants

17%

Students with federal loans

$9,006

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$4,273
$30–48K
$4,347
$48–75K
$5,190
$75–110K
$8,057

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

After Graduation

$33,772

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$28,549

Median earnings (6 yrs)

48%

Graduation rate

66%

Retention rate

56%

Earn more than a HS grad

$5,409

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

2,838

Total enrollment

19%

Part-time

21

Avg. age at entry

38%

First-generation

Gender balance

57% women
43% men

Race & ethnicity

Black
53%
White
40%
Hispanic
3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more races
0%

East Mississippi Community College FAQ

Is East Mississippi Community College a public or private school?

East Mississippi Community College is a public institution located in Scooba, MS.

What is the acceptance rate at East Mississippi Community College?

East Mississippi Community College has an open-admissions policy, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted.

How much does East Mississippi Community College cost?

The average annual net price at East Mississippi Community College is $4,608 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $4,095 in-state and $7,445 out-of-state.

What is the graduation rate at East Mississippi Community College?

About 48% of students at East Mississippi Community College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do East Mississippi Community College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, East Mississippi Community College students earn a median of $33,772 per year.

How many students attend East Mississippi Community College?

East Mississippi Community College enrolls about 2,838 students.

Campus

Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons — LeiaHill · CC BY-SA 4.0. Additional images are representative.

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