Eastern Shore Community College
School Notes Overview:
Eastern Shore Community College believes that all individuals should be provided a continuing opportunity to develop and extend their skills and knowledge and to cultivate an awareness of their roles and responsibilities in society. The college is committed to providing leadership in identifying and addressing both the needs of individuals and economic needs, including workforce development needs, in Accomack and Northampton counties....
School Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| County | Accomack County, VA | - |
| 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 | 288 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 547 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 835 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 67% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 59% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $2,723 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 16% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $1,105 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 1% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $773 | $1,146 |
School Notes:
- Eastern Shore Community College is a member of the Virginia Community College System and serves the residents of Accomack County and Northampton County as a two-year institution of higher learning. Operating under policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Eastern Shore Community College Board, the college is financed primarily with state funds, supplemented by contributions from the two counties and the Eastern Shore Community College Foundation.
- ESCC occupies a 115-acre site on U.S. Route 13, south of Melfa on the southern end of the Delmarva Peninsula. The modern facility, which is accessible to the disabled, includes classrooms, laboratories, a bookstore, a lecture hall, administrative offices, occupational trade areas, a student lounge, and a Learning Resources Center.
- ESCC provides many low cost high quality higher educational programs. The Associate in Applied Science degree, in several technical areas, along with the Associate in Arts and Sciences degree for students who wish to transfer to a university to complete their baccalaureate degree are available at ESCC. In addition, the college also offers certificate programs, continuing education and workforce development training to area business and industry. For prospective students who find it difficult to balance full-time jobs and family responsibilities along with college coursework, ESCC has distance education courses which allow students to earn college credit from home.
- Eastern Shore Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees. The college provides associate degree programs approved by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. It is a member of the American Association of Community Colleges and the Southern Association of Junior Colleges.
- Profile last updated: 08/10/2009.
In the News:
- OUR TOWNS (Eastern Shore News)
posted on November 18, 2009 at 09:35:15 am
MELFA -- On Sunday, Dec. 6 from 1 - 3 p.m., Santa will fly to the Accomack County Airport here. - Cheapside man killed in car crash (Eastern Shore News)
posted on November 11, 2009 at 12:37:15 pm
CHERITON -- A Cheapside man was fatally injured late Thursday in a single-car crash here. - New bill has more than a dozen veterans at ESCC (Eastern Shore News)
posted on October 28, 2009 at 03:05:27 pm
MELFA -- Seven veterans are currently taking 79 college credits from Eastern Shore Community College under the new Post 9/11 GI Bill. - IN BRIEF (Eastern Shore News)
posted on October 28, 2009 at 03:04:37 pm
WASHINGTON D.C. -- Twelve Redskins Mania scratcher finalists were to appear at the Washington Redskins vs. Philadelphia Eagles game Monday, Oct. 26, for an on-field presentation during halftime to select winners of the Redskins Mania "VIP Travel with the Team to Dallas" prize. - Web media classes offered (Eastern Shore News)
posted on October 21, 2009 at 08:35:58 am
MELFA -- Eastern Shore Community College announces a new class, 'Web 2.0: Blogs, Wikis and Podcasts.'
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