by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for East Mississippi Community College, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at East Mississippi Community College stood at $4,095 per year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $7,445. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
Within that total, required fees added up to $495 in-state and $845 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,600 | $6,600 |
| Fees | $495 | $845 |
| Total | $4,095 | $7,445 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much will East Mississippi Community College cost if you attend part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
For some context, here is how East Mississippi Community College prices compare to peer schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In MS | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, East Mississippi Community College sits below the national average.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Check the East Mississippi Community College Financial Aid page for details.
Tuition at East Mississippi Community College has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $3,500 | $6,500 |
| Two Years Ago | $3,500 | $6,500 |
| One Year Ago | $3,500 | $6,500 |
| Most Recent Year | $3,600 | $6,600 |
The following chart shows how tuition at EMCC has shifted across recent years.
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition climbed 1.5%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $7,559 for the coming year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 3.10%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $4,221. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 3.41%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $7,699.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $4,221 | $7,699 |
| In 2 Years | $4,351 | $7,961 |
| In 3 Years | $4,485 | $8,232 |
| In 4 Years | $4,623 | $8,512 |
| In 5 Years | $4,766 | $8,802 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $32,404, or about $17,680 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For more on the aid available at East Mississippi Community College, see the East Mississippi Community College Financial Aid page.
