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

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Key East Mississippi Community College application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
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Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Coming soon
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
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
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.

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
Freshman housing: No guarantee
Fraternities and sororities are active on campus.
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ACT: 15–19
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