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 | 1,443 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 | $1,275 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 3% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $1,170 | $1,147 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 5% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $2,330 | $3,143 |
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:
- McDonald inks with El Paso Community College (Silver City Sun-News)
posted on March 19, 2010 at 07:43:20 am
SILVER CITY — For one Silver High School softball standout — Mariah McDonald — a lifelong dream will come true next fall when the senior heads to El Paso, Texas, to play collegiate softball. McDonald inked her letter of intent Tuesday to play for El Paso Community College. - Diablos to have open tryouts this weekend (El Paso Times)
posted on March 19, 2010 at 05:38:10 am
El Paso -- The El Paso Diablos will have tryouts on Saturday and Sunday at the El Paso Community College Valle Verde campus baseball field. - Things to do (March 18-24) (Las Cruces Sun-News)
posted on March 18, 2010 at 02:00:25 pm
The following are southern New Mexico events, activities and other happenings in the week ahead. Listings are free of charge. - Five things for this weekend (El Paso Times)
posted on March 12, 2010 at 02:53:30 pm
EL PASO - Weather is getting warmer so get out in the sun and enjoy. Here are five things to do: Juntos Art and Literature Festival: The festival continues today at UTEP and El Paso Community - Things to do (March 11-17) (Las Cruces Sun-News)
posted on March 11, 2010 at 07:30:19 am
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