N/A

Acceptance Rate

$5,774

Avg.Financial Aid

002405

FAFSA Code

East Mississippi Community College

  • Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

    Public

  • Acceptance Rate:

    N/A

  • Level

    2 Years

  • Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

    Not applicable

  • Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.

    SACSCOC

  • Website

    www.eastms.edu/
  • Student Population Number of Students attending College

    4,000

  • On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?

    Yes

East Mississippi Community College is a public university located in Scooba, MS. It was in 1927 when the East Mississippi Community College was founded. Red, black and white are the official colors of the East Mississippi Community College. Across all the courses offered at East Mississippi Community College, the enrolment stands at 3,832. The school has a total of 182 academic staff. These faculty teach different courses to the students. Around 86% of the students are 24 and under at East Mississippi Community College. Shedding some light on gender distribution at EMCC, around 57% of the students are females and 43% are males. In its 93 years of existence, EMCC has produced several known personalities like Chad Kelly, LeGarrette Blount, John Franklin III, and Antowain Smith. The university boasts of a decent sports infrastructure, which helps in developing the personality of its students. At EMCC, 186 undergraduate and graduate-level programs, including both residential and online, are offered to the students. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by SACS (Southern Assn. of Colleges and Schools).

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Fax:

Address

1512 Kemper Street

Rankings

The rankings provided by Forbes and US News are trusted everywhere, as long as US universities are concerned. The ranking of a college is an important parameter by which a prospective student can decide whether they wish to take admission or not. Generally, the ranking of a college is considered a great way to gauge its performance on several factors, which include research excellence, the performance of the students after they complete their education, student experience, and most importantly academic success. The rankings by two well-known publications, US News and Forbes, are considered trustworthy by applicants and academic experts. However, it is to be noted that East Mississippi Community College does not feature in the list of top colleges, according to the latest ranking by these publications.

Admissions

  • Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

    FALSE

  • Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

    N/A

  • SAT Range

    N/A

  • SAT/ACT

    FALSE

  • ACT Range

    N/A

  • High School GPA

    N/A

  • Application Fee

    FALSE$

  • Accept Common App

    FALSE

Admission to the university is fairly easy and the students are recommeded to make the most out of it. Along with the admission form, the students have to deposit a non-refundable fee to complete the application process. To improve one’s chances of securing admission, a person must score high on a standardised test like SAT or ACT. But, at East Mississippi Community College, the average SAT or ACT scores of students getting admission is not available. It can be inferred that this is not an important admission criterion. The application process can be completed online. However, if needed, one can also visit the office at 1512 Kemper Street, Scooba, Mississippi 39358-0158, or call (662) 476-5000.

Annual Cost to Attend

  • Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

    $6,787

  • Average Annual Cost

    $3,200

Additional Costs:

  • Books And Supplies

    $1,200

  • Other Fees

    $240

  • Room And Board The charges for an academic year for ooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

    $4,650

  • Budget For Other Expenses

    $3,565

Total One Year Cost

$12,855

The next two things to keep in mind before applying to EMCC are the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The annual full-time cost of attendance comes out to be approximately $15,658. For students seeking financial assistance, the college offers a number of options.

Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Associate degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

19:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

67%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

71%

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

N/A

Faculty Overview

48%

Male Professors

52%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Most Popular Majors:

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...

    216 Graduates

  • Health/Medical Preparatory Programs

    146 Graduates

  • Business/Commerce, General

    75 Graduates

  • Precision Metal Working

    67 Graduates

  • Electrical and Power Transmission I...

    65 Graduates

  • Teacher Education and Professional...

    53 Graduates

  • Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervent...

    45 Graduates

  • Engineering, General

    39 Graduates

  • Electrical and Power Transmission I...

    65 Graduates

  • Teacher Education and Professional...

    53 Graduates

  • Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervent...

    45 Graduates

  • Engineering, General

    39 Graduates

  • Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursi...

    37 Graduates

  • Health and Medical Administrative S...

    36 Graduates

  • Psychology, General

    34 Graduates

  • Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Tech...

    29 Graduates

  • Marketing

    25 Graduates

  • Biology, General

    24 Graduates

  • Criminal Justice and Corrections

    24 Graduates

  • Registered Nursing, Administration,...

    24 Graduates

  • Health and Physical Education/Fitne...

    22 Graduates

  • Business Operations Support and Ass...

    21 Graduates

  • Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintena...

    20 Graduates

  • Industrial Production Technologies/...

    20 Graduates

  • Cosmetology and Related Personal Gr...

    17 Graduates

  • Social Work

    16 Graduates

  • Communication and Media Studies

    15 Graduates

  • Teacher Education and Professional...

    13 Graduates

  • Forestry

    11 Graduates

  • Accounting and Related Services

    10 Graduates

  • Computer Systems Networking and Tel...

    10 Graduates

  • Visual and Performing Arts, General

    9 Graduates

  • Wildlife and Wildlands Science and...

    9 Graduates

  • Agriculture, General

    8 Graduates

  • Animal Sciences

    8 Graduates

  • Dental Support Services and Allied...

    8 Graduates

  • Electromechanical Instrumentation a...

    8 Graduates

  • Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences,...

    8 Graduates

  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science...

    7 Graduates

  • Music

    7 Graduates

  • Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecu...

    6 Graduates

  • Computer and Information Sciences,...

    6 Graduates

  • English Language and Literature, Ge...

    6 Graduates

  • Communication Disorders Sciences an...

    5 Graduates

  • Computer/Information Technology Adm...

    5 Graduates

  • Drafting/Design Engineering Technol...

    5 Graduates

  • Funeral Service and Mortuary Scienc...

    5 Graduates

  • History

    5 Graduates

  • Architecture

    4 Graduates

  • Clinical, Counseling and Applied Ps...

    4 Graduates

  • Electrical Engineering Technologies...

    4 Graduates

  • Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Prof...

    4 Graduates

  • Applied Horticulture and Horticultu...

    3 Graduates

  • Carpenters

    3 Graduates

  • Culinary Arts and Related Services

    3 Graduates

  • Ground Transportation

    3 Graduates

  • Human Development, Family Studies,...

    3 Graduates

  • Ophthalmic and Optometric Support S...

    3 Graduates

  • Chemistry

    2 Graduates

  • Hospitality Administration/Manageme...

    2 Graduates

  • International Business

    2 Graduates

  • Journalism

    2 Graduates

  • Mathematics

    2 Graduates

  • Political Science and Government

    2 Graduates

  • Special Education and Teaching

    2 Graduates

  • Arts, Entertainment,and Media Manag...

    1 Graduates

  • Biomedical/Medical Engineering

    1 Graduates

  • Classics and Classical Languages, L...

    1 Graduates

  • Economics

    1 Graduates

  • Family and Consumer Sciences/Human...

    1 Graduates

  • Legal Support Services

    1 Graduates

  • Linguistic, Comparative, and Relate...

    1 Graduates

  • Public Administration and Social Se...

    1 Graduates

  • Sociology

    1 Graduates

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Student Body

Undergraduate Students

4,000

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

53%

Full-time / Part-time

59% / 41%

Students Gender

Male

43%

US National: 44%

Female

57%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

44%

Unknown

3%

Black

48%

Hispanic

2%

Two or more races

2%

Non Resident alien

0%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska native

0%

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

0%

Geographic Density

Geographic Density

High

0%

Unknown Location

7%

Out Of State

93%

In State

0%

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$39,271 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and N/A of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

No

Freshmen Live on Campus

N/A

Undergrads in College Housing

N/A

Averege Housing Cost

$2,350/year

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around N/A.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

N/A

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Lions

School Colors

N/A

Varsity Athletics Association

NJCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Not applicable

Total Male Athletes

123

Total Female Athletes

35

Intramural Sports

6

Sports Club

N/A

Sports Team (Men)

Baseball

Basketball

Cheerleading-Dance Team

Football

Rodeo

Sports Team (Women)

Basketball

Cheerleading-Dance Team

Rodeo

Softball

Campus Security

Students who want to enjoy the campus and lodging life can benefit from the on-campus housing facility provided by EMCC. At EMCC, $4,850 is the normal expense for on-campus housing, which a student will be needed to pay, each year. East Mississippi Community College has several dining and meal plan options for its students and the average meal plan at EMCC costs around $2,300 per year. To ensure the safety and security of students, the college has a number of campus safety and security measures in place. Some of these features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones and mobile campus emergency alert. There are around 43% male and 57% female students enrolled at the university.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$21,200/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$24,900/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$5,758 - $11,062

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$60 - $115

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

94%

Average Aid Per Year

$5,774

Students Receiving Federal Grants

68%

Average Aid Per Year

$5,685

Students Receiving State Aid

26%

Average Aid Per Year

$610

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

47%

Average Aid Per Year

$2,917

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$6,895

$30K - $48K

$6,678

$48K - $75K

$4,175

$75K - $110K

$1,944

> $110K

$2,430

The financial aid department of East Mississippi Community College helps students by assisting them with scholarships, grants, and student loans in the event that they find the fees and the cost of living at the campus to be expensive. The average federal grant that comes from the college is around $5,809, whereas the financial aid is $3,498. The college provides financial assistance in the form of state-level aid worth $591 and institutional aid worth $3,498.

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