EMCC Demographics & Diversity Report
Who is the typical student at EMCC? College Factual wanted to know the facts so we crunched the numbers. We analyzed racial demographics, gender ratios, age and geographic origins of college campuses accross the U.S. See how East Mississippi Community College fared in our 2021 diversity report.- Student Population
- Diversity Rankings
- Racial/Ethnic Diversity
- Male/Female Diversity
- Student Age Diversity
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EMCC Student Population
How Many Students Attend East Mississippi Community College?
EMCC total enrollment is approximately 3,832 students.
EMCC Undergraduate Population
Male/Female Breakdown of Undergraduates
The full-time EMCC undergraduate population is made up of 53% women, and 47% men.
For the gender breakdown for all students, go here.
EMCC Racial/Ethnic Breakdown of Undergraduates
| Race/Ethnicity | Number |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,317 |
| White | 1,149 |
| Hispanic | 41 |
| Unknown | 29 |
| Asian | 19 |
| Multi-Ethnic | 9 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| International | 0 |
See racial/ethnic breakdown for all students.
Above Average in Overall Diversity Nationwide
EMCC achieved a College Factual diversity rank of #1,315 out of 3,514 total schools in the ranking.
This college ranks above average in overall diversity, which means there is high variety on campus in racial/ethnic diversity, ages, gender, and location.
How Does EMCC Diversity Compare to National Averages?
EMCC overall diversity is higher than the national average, although some aspects of their diversity may be stronger than others.
Average Racial/Ethnic Diversity
EMCC is ranked 2,053 out of 3,790 when it comes to the racial/ethnic diversity of the students.
EMCC racial/ethnic diversity is similar to national averages.
EMCC Racial Demographics:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,862 |
| White | 1,683 |
| Unknown | 128 |
| Hispanic | 71 |
| Asian | 36 |
| Multi-Ethnic | 11 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| International | 0 |
Close to Even Male/Female Ratio
EMCC ranks 695 out of 3,790 when it comes to gender parity on campus.
This school is more popular with women than with men.
There are approximately 2,190 female students and 1,642 male students at EMCC.
High Student Age Diversity
A traditional college student is defined as being between the ages of 18-21. At EMCC, 59.90% of students fall into that category, compared to the national average of 60%.
| Student Age Group | Amount |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 1,508 |
| 20-21 | 833 |
| 22-24 | 452 |
| 25-29 | 211 |
| 35 and over | 195 |
| 30-34 | 125 |
| Under 18 | 0 |
Notes and References
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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