Here is what part-time students pay per credit hour at East Mississippi Community College, next to the annual tuition and fee totals.
Here’s what this page covers:
Part-time undergraduates from in state pay $165 per credit. For out-of-state students the figure is $265 for every credit hour.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $165 | $265 |
Remember that this per-credit-hour figure is before any financial aid or scholarships a student may qualify for.
For context, the standard annual tuition and fees for full-time undergraduates at East Mississippi Community College are shown below.
Of that annual total, required fees added up to $495 in-state and $845 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,600 | $6,600 |
| Fees | $495 | $845 |
| Total | $4,095 | $7,445 |
This annual figure is for academic instruction only and excludes room and board costs.
Tuition at East Mississippi Community College has shifted over the past few 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 |
Most recently, out-of-state tuition moved up 1.5%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $7,559 next year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Sketch out a multi-year budget that accounts for likely yearly increases so future years stay within reach.
The per-credit-hour price is only the beginning of the cost story — financial aid can change the actual price a part-time student pays substantially.
For information on financial aid at East Mississippi Community College, see the East Mississippi Community College Financial Aid page.
Comparing to full-time enrollment? See the East Mississippi Community College Tuition & Fees page.