Eastfield College

3737 Motley Dr, Mesquite, TX, 75150-2099
Tel: (972)860-7100
Public | 12,806 students
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COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Eastfield College serves 12,806 students (26% of students are full-time).
  • The school's student:teacher ratio of 53:1 is higher than the college average of 21:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body.
  • Eastfield College is one of 21 community colleges within Dallas County, TX.

School Overview:
Eastfield College
Community College Avg.
Institution Level At least 2 but less than 4 years At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control Public Public
Instructional Staff Total
(research/public service staff included)		 241 staff 63 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment 12,806 students 1,418 students
Student / Staff Ratio 1:53 1:21
# Full-Time Students		 3,348 students 1,262 students
# Part-Time Students		 9,458 students 1,508 students
 
% American Indian/Alaskan		 - 1%
% Asian		 - 2%
% Hawaiian		 - 1%
% Hispanic		 - 6%
% Black		 - 15%
% White		 - 62%
% Two or more races		 - 2%
Finances and Admission
In-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $2,280 $4,485
 
Out-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $3,630 $8,679
 

School Notes:

  • Eastfield College has been serving the Mesquite, Garland and East Dallas community since 1970. Eastfield College works to provide educational opportunities through high-quality instruction, services and programs in an environment conducive to student success in academic, technical, occupational, and continuing education. Eastfield is part of the Dallas County Community College District.
  • Sometimes known as the �Educational Village� because of its unique architecture, it is located on 244 acres at the intersection of Interstate 30 and Motley Drive in Mesquite. Eastfield began operation in 1970 and has continually strived to assess the educational and cultural needs of students and the community in order to provide the finest in educational services.
  • The Eastfield campus rises impressively from the plains of eastern Dallas County. Functional building clusters give students easy access to classrooms and labs and the overall aesthetic effect has earned Eastfield several architectural awards of excellence. The careful landscape planning includes terraced areas throughout the campus, a heated outdoor exercise pool, gymnasium, baseball field, jogging trail and tennis courts. In addition, the campus boasts an outstanding Performance Hall which serves the college and community for a variety of fine arts events.
  • Eastfield College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree.
  • Sports Associations Memberships: National Athletic Association, National Junior College Athletic Association

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