East Mississippi Community College

East Mississippi Community College, formerly called East Mississippi Junior College, was established in 1927, and is located in Mississippi. In 1912 the school was originally known as the Kemper County Agricultural High School. EMCC has 5 campuses in:

• Columbus Air Force Base Extension, Columbus, Mississippi
• Golden Triangle Campus, Mayhew, Mississippi
• Macon Extension, Macon, Mississippi
• Naval Air Station Meridian Extension, Meridian, Mississippi
• Scooba Campus, Scooba, Mississippi

EMCC offers a wide range of technical and academic programs. It grants Associate of Arts degree and Associate of Applied Science degree to its students.

East Mississippi Community College has an active student life, and offers several clubs and organizations. EMCC competes in National Junior College Athletic Association intercollegiate athletics. Dr. Donald C. Simmons, Jr., noted author and social entrepreneur is a notable graduate of the college.

East Mississippi Community College Highlights

Where East Mississippi Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in nutrition and exercise therapy, production trades, and education and teaching.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
• Large number of students.
• Racially diverse student body.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• High female/male ratio.

Other important characteristics:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at East Mississippi Community College was 4,012 in 2007 (3,045 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: East Mississippi Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

East Mississippi Community College provides on-campus housing for 472 of its 3,045 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.