East Mississippi Community College — tuition $3,500 in-state, $6,500 out-of-stateEast Mississippi Community College campus, Scooba, MS. Photo: LeiaHill, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
C
52/100
Affordability
B+
81/100
Resources
C+
58/100
Experience
C+
58/100
Prestige
F
27/100
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
3,642
Total Enrollment
42%
Graduation Rate
64%
Retention Rate
18.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$4,876
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near East Mississippi Community College ▼
2%
of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.
What happens to students who enroll at East Mississippi Community College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$33,772
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$28,549
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$9,006
Median debt at graduation
47.7%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
44.8%
Students receiving Pell grants
Typical debt at graduation equals about 27% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 54th percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MS wage index 0.68). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at East Mississippi Community College
Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
🏆 Where East Mississippi Community College Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~80 students need off-campus housing
💻 Learning Mode
In-Person31%
Hybrid (Some Online)32%
Fully Online37%
📊 Age Distribution
18-24 (Traditional)66%
25-64 (Adult)18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at East Mississippi Community College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend East Mississippi Community College?
Tuition at East Mississippi Community College is
$3,500 for in-state students
and $6,500 for out-of-state students
.
However, the average net price after financial aid is $4,876.
What is the graduation rate at East Mississippi Community College?
The graduation rate at East Mississippi Community College is 42%.
This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is East Mississippi Community College a good school?
East Mississippi Community College has a Repit College Score of 55/100 (Grade: C+).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (C+): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend East Mississippi Community College?
East Mississippi Community College has a total enrollment of 3,642 students.
Is there rental demand near East Mississippi Community College?
Yes! Approximately 2% of students at East Mississippi Community College live off-campus (not with family).
That's roughly 80 students who need rental housing near campus.
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