East Mississippi Community College Tuition & Completion
East Mississippi Community College is a public community college in Scooba, Mississippi, serving roughly 2,838 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $4,608 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $4,095. Student demographics in federal data include Black or African American (52.7%) and White (40.5%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $4,095
- 2024 Average Net Price: $4,608 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,838 81.3% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 47.66%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
- First-Generation Students: 37.5%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 5.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 5.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 31.1%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 4,812
- Room & Board: $5,512 annual estimate
East Mississippi Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about East Mississippi Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is East Mississippi Community College?
East Mississippi Community College is located in Scooba, MS (ZIP 39358-0158).
Is East Mississippi Community College public or private?
East Mississippi Community College is a Public institution.
How much does East Mississippi Community College cost?
Published tuition: $4,095 in-state, $7,445 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $4,608.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $4,273 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $4,347 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $5,190 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $8,057 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $16,380.
How big is East Mississippi Community College?
Total enrollment: 2,838 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 4,812 students.
About 81% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at East Mississippi Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 47.66%.
First-year retention: 66.1%.
What do graduates of East Mississippi Community College earn?
Median earnings: $28,549 six years after entry; $33,772 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,006.
44.81% of students receive Pell grants.
What is East Mississippi Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Pre-Nursing Studies (72 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (71 completions)
- Business/Commerce, General (54 completions)
- Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician (49 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (48 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (45 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (40 completions)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (37 completions)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General (33 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (29 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is East Mississippi Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 47.66%; median earnings $33,772 at 10 years; net price $4,608. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$4,095
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at East Mississippi Community College was $4,095.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$4,608
2024 Value
In 2024 East Mississippi Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,608.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$18,432 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$4,608 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$16,380 4-Year In-State Tuition
$29,780 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$5,512 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,200 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$10,807 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$43,228 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for East Mississippi Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
44.81% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
16.61% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at East Mississippi Community College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for East Mississippi Community College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $2,600 | $4,800 | $4,520 |
| 2014 | $2,600 | $4,800 | $3,662 |
| 2015 | $2,840 | $5,240 | $4,253 |
| 2016 | $2,840 | $5,240 | $4,475 |
| 2017 | $3,240 | $6,240 | $5,259 |
| 2018 | $3,440 | $6,440 | $6,489 |
| 2019 | $3,540 | $6,540 | $6,039 |
| 2020 | $3,740 | $6,740 | $5,940 |
| 2021 | $3,740 | $6,740 | $6,934 |
| 2022 | $3,740 | $6,740 | $4,093 |
| 2023 | $3,950 | $6,950 | $3,880 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
East Mississippi Community College reported total enrollment of about 2,838 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 43% male and 57% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (52.7%), White (40.5%), and Hispanic or Latino (2.8%). About 44.81% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 37.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
81.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at East Mississippi Community College in 2024 is 2,838 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 4,812 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
66.1%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Black or African American at 52.7%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
37.95% 100% Completion Time
47.66% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 37.95% of students graduating from East Mississippi Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Pre-Nursing Studies: 8% male / 92% female
- Welding Technology/Welder: 97% male / 3% female
- Business/Commerce, General: 59% male / 41% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for East Mississippi Community College.
Return on Investment
$9,006 Median Student Debt
$33,772 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
26.67% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1732.25% Return on Investment
2.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for East Mississippi Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 66 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Pre-Nursing Studies: 72 completions
2. Welding Technology/Welder: 71 completions
3. Business/Commerce, General: 54 completions
4. Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician: 49 completions
5. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 48 completions
6. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 45 completions
7. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 40 completions
8. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 37 completions
9. Marketing/Marketing Management, General: 33 completions
Most popular programs at East Mississippi Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for East Mississippi Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for East Mississippi Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 31.1%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,132
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,409
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
East Mississippi Community College is a public institution located in Scooba, MS, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Pre-Nursing Studies, Welding Technology/Welder, Business/Commerce, General. Enrollment is approximately 2,838 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (52.7%), White (40.5%), Hispanic or Latino (2.8%). The 150%-time completion rate is 47.66%. Approximately 44.81% of students receive Pell Grants. About 37.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Location
Scooba, MS 39358-0158
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 66 distinct degree programs, East Mississippi Community College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is East Mississippi Community College located?
East Mississippi Community College is located in Scooba, MS.
How much does East Mississippi Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $4,095 and average net price is $4,608 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $5,512 annually.
What is the student body demographics at East Mississippi Community College?
East Mississippi Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 4,812 students, Black or African American (52.7%), White (40.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend East Mississippi Community College?
About 37.5% of students at East Mississippi Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of East Mississippi Community College earn?
Median earnings are $28,549 six years after entry and $33,772 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at East Mississippi Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 47.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do East Mississippi Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,006.
Is East Mississippi Community College public or private?
East Mississippi Community College is a public institution located in Scooba, MS.
Is East Mississippi Community College an HBCU?
No. East Mississippi Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is East Mississippi Community College a tribal college?
No. East Mississippi Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is East Mississippi Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, East Mississippi Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 2.8%).
Is East Mississippi Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for East Mississippi Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Mississippi college costs
- Mississippi colleges by ROI
- Mississippi trade schools profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Mississippi
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.