El Paso Community College
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The mission of El Paso County Community College District is to provide educational opportunities and support services that prepare individuals to improve their personal quality of life and to contribute to their economically and culturally diverse community....
School Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| County | El Paso County, TX | - |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 10,027 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 16,078 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 26,105 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 75% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 70% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $3,490 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 35% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $1,335 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 3% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $1,170 | $1,146 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 5% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $2,330 | $3,129 |
School Notes:
- Established in 1969, the campuses offer programs to more than 24,000 credit students and 5,300 non-credit students. Students may choose from more than 130 academic programs of study and more than 350 personal enrichment/continuing education courses. The college also offer the latest in technology, training facilities, and innovative learning options such as distance education, online courses, dual credit, student technology services, and a new state-of-the-art model for delivering K-Gray education. In addition, strong community partnerships, customized employer training, and other workforce development initiatives make EPCC the leading training provider of choice for local area business and industry.
- The college offer the latest in technology, training facilities, and innovative learning options such as distance education, online courses, dual credit, student technology services, and a new state-of-the-art model for delivering K-Gray education. In addition, strong community partnerships, customized employer training, and other workforce development initiatives make EPCC the leading training provider of choice for local area business and industry.
- The college offers Associates of Arts, Associates of Applied Science degrees and Certificate programs.
- El Paso County Community College District is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the Associate Degree.
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
In the News:
- Judges Face Criminal Charges (KTSM El Paso)
posted on November 20, 2009 at 12:50:47 am
El Paso - - Three local judges are under criminal indictment by the state of Texas. They are: Manuel Barraza, Regina Arditti, and Sissy Hernandez. All three are facing charges of nepotism. Judges Barraza and Arditti are accused of conspiring to hire each other's relatives for well-paying jobs. The third judge, Sissy Hernandez, allegedly hired one of her own family members. read more - Sports Digest: EPCC to compete in half-marathon (El Paso Times)
posted on November 19, 2009 at 07:09:51 am
EL PASO -- The El Paso Community College cross country team will take eight runners to Shawnee, Kan. - Sign-ups (El Paso Times)
posted on November 15, 2009 at 04:53:10 am
Note: All phone numbers are 915 area code unless specified otherwise. - Officials discuss green efforts at summit (El Paso Times)
posted on November 14, 2009 at 07:13:11 am
EL PASO -- Virtual meeting rooms, conveniences for electric-car owners, and new solar energy technology are some of the ways the city plans to keep up with the nation in environmental conservation. - Open posts renew interest in election (El Paso Times)
posted on November 14, 2009 at 07:12:10 am
EL PASO -- With 40 seats up for election, the 2010 election season in El Paso is shaping up as one of the most competitive and interesting in years, experts said.
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