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Public 2 Year

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's main campus is located in the rural town of Scooba in eastern Mississippi, approximately 35 miles from Meridian. The public two-year institution operates across multiple locations, with its primary 180-acre campus featuring modern classroom buildings and technical training facilities. EMCC offers career and technical education programs, university transfer pathways, and workforce training, with notable programs in automation and control technology, nursing, and precision manufacturing. The college gained broader recognition through the Netflix documentary series "Last Chance U," which highlighted its competitive football program and the Lions' multiple NJCAA national championships. Students have access to on-campus housing in several residence halls, with most athletic program participants residing on the Scooba campus.

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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Admission Requirements

Open Admission

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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

Data Not Available

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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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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=175652 IPEDS survey data for East Mississippi Community College.

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Last updated February 24, 2024