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$3,950Tuition
2,914Students
42%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$33,772Earnings
#11 in MississippiPublic2-yearNJCAAStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$3,950
Out-of-State Tuition
$6,950
Average Net Price
$3,880
Students Receiving Financial Aid
45.5%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$5,340
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$5,400
Books & Supplies
$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance
$10,490
Median Debt at Graduation
$9,006
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$95/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
35.4%
Students Taking Federal Loans
20.7%
Pell Grant Recipients
45.5%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $3,020
$30,001 – $48,000 $5,286
$48,001 – $75,000 $5,655
$75,001 – $110,000 $5,192
$110,001+ $3,672

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Cost Overview

Most families pay far less than the $10,490 sticker price at East Mississippi Community College. Net costs range from $3,020 for families earning under $30,000 to $5,655 for middle-income households. Nearly half of students receive Pell Grants, keeping costs manageable for working-class families.

A two-year degree here costs between $6,040 and $11,310 total. Graduates carry a median debt of just $9,006, translating to monthly payments of $95. That's easily manageable against median earnings of $33,772 ten years out. Only 21% of students need federal loans, suggesting many pay as they go or rely on family support.

The employment rate hits 93.1%, making this a solid investment for career-focused students. Low-income families get the best financial deal, paying roughly $3,000 annually after aid. Rural Mississippi students benefit most, with 94% of enrollment coming from in-state.

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