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East Mississippi Community College

Scooba, Mississippi

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Overview

Enrollment

3,324
East Mississippi Community College overview
Location Scooba, Mississippi
Online eastms.edu
School Type Public 2 Year
Setting Remote Rural
East Mississippi Community College overview
Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad
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East Mississippi Community College (EMCC), established in 1927, is a public community college located in Scooba, Mississippi. The college, situated on a rural campus setting, serves as an accessible point of entry into higher education for the surrounding population, including the nearby city of Meridian. EMCC offers a range of associate degree programs, with a noted emphasis on technical education and vocational training. The institution is characterized by its open admissions policy, catering to a diverse student body seeking both academic advancement and personal development. EMCC's campus features residence halls that provide housing options for students wishing to live on campus. While the college does not chiefly emphasize intercollegiate athletics, it does compete in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), primarily known for its football team, the Lions.

East Mississippi Community College has an open admission policy which permits enrollment by any high school graduate or GED holding student.  2,174 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,150 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $3,500 plus fees of $240.

East Mississippi Community College is designated as a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) and receives federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve low and middle-income Black Americans.

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Annual Cost to Attend

Mississippi Resident Tuition

$3,500
In State Costs for East Mississippi Community College
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,200
Other Fees$240
Room and Board $5,340
Budget for Other Expenses$3,465
Total One Year Cost$13,745

Out of State Resident Tuition

$6,500
Out of State Costs for East Mississippi Community College
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,200
Other Fees$240
Room and Board $5,340
Budget for Other Expenses$3,465
Total One Year Cost$16,745

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$29,300 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by East Mississippi Community College students
Subject Percent of Class
Liberal Arts and Humanities 63%
Health Professions 11%
Construction Trades 6%
Precision Production Trades 5%
Business 4%

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Last updated February 24, 2024