A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at EMCC are predominantly White with a significant Black population. The school has very high racial diversity. 50% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
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.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
50%
|
| Black |
44%
|
| Hispanic |
1%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 26% more female students than male students enrolled at East Mississippi Community College with a gender ratio of 56% women to 44% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, EMCC has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
44%
|
| Women |
56%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,470
|
| Women |
1,854
|
EMCC serves a very low number of students outside of Mississippi, with 93 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
93%
|
| Out of State |
7%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
63% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 18.7% |
| Part time Undergrads | 30.7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=175652 IPEDS survey data for East Mississippi Community College.
Last updated February 24, 2024