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East Mississippi Community College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A
ACT RangeN/A
Average GPAN/A
Acceptance Rate100%

At East Mississippi, the 100% acceptance rate means your strategy should shift from getting admitted to starting with a clear academic plan. Since it is test-optional, SAT or ACT scores are not the gatekeeper here. Use prep only if scores help with placement, advising, or a future transfer goal.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

East Mississippi Community College facts and stats

Quick Facts

East Mississippi Community College enrolls about 3,841 undergraduates in a rural campus setting. East Mississippi has a freshman retention rate of 66%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 17:1.

Location

Scooba, MS

Undergrad Enrollment3,841
Freshman Retention66%
SettingRural
Student to Faculty Ratio17:1
Graduation RateN/A
Test PolicyTest-optional
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Key East Mississippi Community College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

Financial aid deadlines

Coming soon

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to East Mississippi, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year so the summer before senior year and fall of senior year are available for retakes. Since East Mississippi does not offer Early Decision or Early Action, use its regular admission deadline to decide the latest fall retake whose scores will arrive in time.

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What you'll actually pay

East Mississippi is a public college with in-state tuition of $3,600 and out-of-state tuition of $6,600. Use these figures as a starting point, then review grants, scholarships, and other aid that can reduce your net cost.

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In-State Tuition$3,600
Out-of-State Tuition$6,600
Room and Board$5,750
Average Merit AwardN/A
Application FeeN/A
Students on AidN/A
Average Aid PackageN/A
Average Debt at GradN/A

At East Mississippi Community College, out-of-state tuition is $6,600, compared with $3,600 for in-state tuition. Room and board adds about $5,750, so housing and meal costs are a major part of the total bill. Students’ actual net price can be lower if they qualify for grants, scholarships, or other aid.

Student life at East Mississippi Community College

Activities and Organizations
Drama and theater
Radio station
Marching band
Choral groups
Housing

Freshman housing: No guarantee

Men only
Women only
Greek life

Fraternities and sororities are active on campus.

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