East Mississippi Community College Demographics & Diversity Overview

54%
Minority Students
58%
Female Students
0%
International
15
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

East Mississippi Community College has a diverse student body with 54% students of color and 0% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
45.8%(2,156)
Hispanic
2.4%(115)
African American
44.6%(2,099)
Asian
1.1%(52)
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.0%(46)
Two or More Races
0.5%(24)
Unknown
4.6%(215)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color54%
Total Enrollment4,708
International Students0%

Cultural Engagement

East Mississippi Community College offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

East Mississippi Community College has a gender distribution of 58% female students and 42% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
42.2%(1,989)
Women
57.8%(2,719)

Gender Statistics

Men1,989

42% of total enrollment

Women2,719

58% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

East Mississippi Community College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 43% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 14% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
16.4%(598)
18-19
35.9%(1,309)
20-21
19.9%(723)
22-24
10.0%(366)
25+
17.7%(646)

Age Diversity Insights

43%

Traditional Age (18-21)

14%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

East Mississippi Community College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 0% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 97% in-state residents, 3% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
97.1%(713)
Out-of-State
2.9%(21)

Regional Representation

In-State713

97% of student body

Out-of-State21

3% of student body

States Represented

15 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

54%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

58%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

14%

Non-Traditional Age