East Mississippi Community College

What East Mississippi Community College does

East Mississippi Community College (EMCC) is a public two-year community college founded in 1927, headquartered in Scooba, Mississippi, and operating under the oversight of the Mississippi Community College Board (MCCB). The institution serves approximately 4,125 students across a six-county district in East Central Mississippi through two primary campuses — Scooba (residential) and Golden Triangle/Mayhew (commuter) — and three extension centers at Lion Hills/Columbus, Communiversity, and West Point. EMCC's product portfolio spans university-parallel transfer programs (Associate of Arts and Associate of Science), career-technical education (Associate of Applied Science degrees and certificates in nursing, automotive, welding, culinary, cosmetology, EMT, funeral services, and others), workforce training delivered with local industry partners, adult basic education and GED preparation, dual enrollment, and an Early College High School program.

EMCC's underlying technology stack comprises Canvas LMS for online course delivery, the LEO Student Portal for student information, Sirsi library management, Ellucian CRM Recruit for admissions, BankMobile for financial aid disbursements, the National Student Clearinghouse for enrollment verification, and ACCUPLACER and ACT for placement testing. The ROARCast emergency alert system provides campus safety communications. The college holds nine program-specific accreditations in addition to its SACSCOC institutional accreditation.

EMCC's revenue model combines recurring tuition and fees (with in-district tuition assistance for residents of seven counties), state appropriations via the Mississippi Community College Board, federal student aid distribution (Pell Grants and Direct Loans), workforce training contracts, and EMCC Foundation donations. The institution markets to prospective students through its website, social channels, high school recruitment, campus tours, and the JourneyEAST orientation program. Lion Hills Center & Golf Course operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary supporting culinary, hospitality, and turf management programs.

Name

East Mississippi Community College

Legal name

East Mississippi Community College

Website

https://eastms.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1927

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

East Mississippi Community College is a public two-year community college serving approximately 4,125 students in East Central Mississippi through university transfer, career-technical, workforce, and adult education programs across five locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community College Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112), Junior Colleges (61121), Junior Colleges (611210), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Community Colleges (EDAHADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE), Transfer/University-Parallel Community Colleges (EDAHADAF), Dual Enrollment / Early College Programs (via Community Colleges) (EDAHADAH)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Associate degree programs
• Career technical training
• Workforce development services
• Adult basic education

Headquarters

HQ city

Scooba

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from student tuition and fees for academic and career-technical programs. In-state tuition rates apply for residents of Clay, Kemper, Lauderdale, Lowndes, Noxubee, Oktibbeha, and Calhoun counties with tuition assistance available.
2. State Funding: Operational funding from Mississippi state government through the Mississippi Community College Board.
3. Federal Student Aid: Distribution of federal financial aid including Pell Grants and Direct Student Loans to eligible students.
4. Workforce Training Services: Revenue from workforce and community services division providing public courses developed with local industry partners for job training and skill development.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

East Mississippi Community College (EMCC) is a public two-year community college delivering post-secondary education through Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, and Associate of Applied Science degrees, along with vocational/technical certificates. It also provides workforce training, dual enrollment for high school students, early college high school, adult basic education (GED/MI-BEST), and online eLearning across multiple campuses in East Central Mississippi.

Product overview

East Mississippi Community College (EMCC) is a public two-year community college offering a multi-product educational portfolio. The institution provides university transfer programs (Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees) for students planning to continue at four-year universities, alongside career-technical education (Associate of Applied Science degrees and certificates) in healthcare, hospitality, business, and trades sectors. Workforce Training delivers continuing education and industry-aligned credentialing, while eLearning provides online and hybrid course access. The college also offers Adult Basic Education/GED programs, Dual Enrollment for high school students, and Early College High School partnerships. Supporting services include the LEO Student Portal for academic management, Lion Hills recreational center and golf course (which also hosts culinary and hospitality training programs), athletics, and the Mighty Lion Band. EMCC operates multiple campuses and centers across its six-county district, serving approximately 4,125 enrolled students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• University Transfer Programs University-parallel academic transfer programs offering Associate of Science and Associate of Arts degrees across humanities, fine arts, mathematics, science, social sciences, and business divisions, designed for students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university.
• Career Technical Education Career-technical programs awarding Associates of Applied Science degrees, certificates, and stackable credentials in high-demand sectors including medical/health sciences, hospitality, business management, automotive technology, welding, cosmetology, EMT, funeral services, and human services.
• Workforce Training Workforce and Community Services Division offering public courses developed with local industry partners to deliver job training, skill development, and continuing education for career advancement.
• eLearning (Distance Learning) Online and hybrid course offerings providing flexible, internet-accessible learning and self-paced scheduling for students unable to attend traditional on-campus classes.
• Adult Basic Education / Launch Pad Free educational programs for adults needing to improve reading, language, and math skills, including free High School Equivalency Testing (GED) and MI-BEST workforce training pathway programs.
• Dual Enrollment Programs allowing eligible high school students (public, private, or home-schooled) from the six-county district to simultaneously enroll in college courses for both high school and college credit.
• Early College High School Early college high school program enabling participating students to earn college credits while completing their high school requirements.
• Lion Hills Center & Golf Course Full-service recreation center with an 18-hole golf course, tennis courts, swimming pool, banquet facilities, and culinary/hospitality training programs; also home to Golf & Recreational Turf Management and Landscape Management academic programs.
• Athletics EMCC Lions intercollegiate athletic programs competing in various sports, supported by state-of-the-art sports facilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 93% of students rate their college experience as good or excellent
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mississippi State Institutions of Higher LearningcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEMCC participates in the Articulation Agreement between Mississippi State Institutions of Higher Learning and the Mississippi Community College Board. This agreement ensures that credits earned at EMCC will transfer for credit toward a bachelor's degree at public universities throughout Mississippi.
• Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)coreOthersEMCC is accredited by SACSCOC to award associate degrees. Questions about accreditation may be directed to 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, or (404)679-4500.
• Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)coreOthersThe Associate Degree Nursing program at the Golden Triangle Campus is accredited by ACEN. Most recent decision: Continuing Accreditation.
• National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF)coreOthersAutomotive Services Technology program is accredited by NATEF, ensuring alignment with industry standards for automotive technician education.
• American Association of Community CollegesminorOthersEMCC is a member of the American Association of Community Colleges, The Mississippi Association of Colleges, and The Mississippi Association of Community and Junior Colleges.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hinds Community College: Largest public community college in Mississippi under the MCCB system, headquartered in Raymond. Closely comparable in mission and program structure but materially larger in enrollment scale—useful as an upper-bound benchmark for EMCC's potential growth trajectory.
• Northwest Mississippi Community College: Public community college in Senatobia, Mississippi under the MCCB system. Direct comparable offering associate degrees, CTE programs, and workforce training to a multi-county district in northern Mississippi.
• Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College: Public community college on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, also MCCB-governed. Comparable two-year college with transfer, CTE, and workforce programs, though serving a coastal rather than inland district.
• Itawamba Community College: Public two-year community college in northeast Mississippi, also operating under the Mississippi Community College Board. Comparable in scale and program portfolio including university transfer, CTE, and dual enrollment, serving a similar rural district.
• Copiah-Lincoln Community College: Public community college in Wesson, Mississippi under the MCCB. Direct comparable in scale, governance, and program portfolio serving a multi-county district with transfer and CTE programs.
• Jones College (Jones County Junior College): Public community college in Ellisville, Mississippi, similarly accredited and operating under the Mississippi Community College Board. Closely comparable in size, program mix (transfer, CTE, workforce), and Mississippi regional college model.
• Holmes Community College: Public community college in Goodman, Mississippi under the MCCB. Direct comparable serving a central Mississippi multi-county district with transfer and CTE programs including workforce training.
• Pearl River Community College: Public community college in Poplarville, Mississippi under the MCCB. Comparable in structure and program mix, serving a southern Mississippi district with university transfer and CTE pathways.
• Meridian Community College: Public two-year community college in Meridian, Mississippi, accredited by SACSCOC. Directly comparable to EMCC in structure, mission, and service area, serving neighboring East Mississippi counties with parallel transfer and CTE programs including nursing and workforce training.

Regional players

• Southern Union State Community College: Public two-year community college in Alabama (Opelika, Wadley, Valley campuses), part of the Alabama Community College System. Operates a comparable model of university transfer, CTE, and workforce programs but serves an adjacent state without direct competition with EMCC.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/emccinfo
• YouTubeyoutube.com/emccvideo
• Facebookfacebook.com/43522414375
• Instagraminstagram.com/emccig
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/east-mississippi-community-college

Compliance15 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors3 records

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M&A

Investments

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