East Central Community College
275 west broad street, Decatur, MS, 39327 - View a map of this school Map
tel: (601)635-2111 x 215
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East Central Community College seeks to fulfill the educational needs of its students from the five-county district which it serves. In a continuing effort to meet these needs, the College, through its board of trustees, administration, faculty, and staff conceives its purpose to be to provide instruction and service. To achieve its instructional goals, the College provides programs of instruction which incorporate knowledge and skills applicable to life in a complex world society. In addition to offering its students opportunities for their mental, physical, and emotional development, the College, as a service provider, also offers the constituencies of the district counties opportunities for assistance for growth and advancement. To successfully fulfill its purpose, East Central Community College provides, at minimum cost, a variety of programs which include senior college or university parallel, technical, health-related, vocational, adult, and remedial education.


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  East Central Community College Community College Avg.
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County Newton County, MS -
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 1,844 students 999 students
Part-Time Undergraduate 566 students 1,410 students
Total Enrollment 2,410 students 2,175 students
Total Dormitory Capacity 558 students 220 students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid 89% 78%
% Students Receiving Federal Grants 64% 47%
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received $3,076 $2,810
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants 21% 28%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received $462 $1,211
% Students Receiving Institutional Grants 44% 11%
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received $1,610 $1,117
% Students Receiving Loans 25% 37%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received $2,616 $3,048
School Notes:
  • In 1928 the Legislature of the State of Mississippi adopted the first basic laws for the organization and operation of Mississippi public junior colleges. East Central Community College opened its doors to a freshman class of twenty students for the first regular session in September of 1928.
  • East Central Community College is part of the Mississippi Virtual Community College (MSVCC) and is committed to providing quality, on-line instruction as an alternative delivery system to those who need educational opportunities but cannot schedule time to come on campus. In addition to the classes listed on the ECCC schedule, there are other opportunities available through East Central and the MSVCC for on-line courses from other Mississippi Community Colleges.
  • East Central Community College, located in Decatur, Mississippi, is a community college that thrives on academic excellence. During the Fall semester of 2004, the college set a new record enrollment of 2,739 students. Serving its five-county district consisting of Leake, Neshoba, Newton, Scott, and Winston counties, East Central offers a variety of programs at a minimum cost.
  • East Central Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the Associate Degree.
  • Profile last updated:02/23/2008.
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