East Central Community College
- East Central Community College, is a public, open-access, comprehensive, two-year institution of higher education that provides university transfer education, distance education opportunities, career-technical programs, workforce development services, and basic skills offerings to meet the educational and training needs of the residents of Leake, Neshoba, Newton, Scott, and Winston counties located in east central Mississippi.
School Highlights
East Central Community College serves 2,419 students (69% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 47%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 2,419 students
- In-state tuition: $2,170
- Out-state tuition: $4,270
- Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
- Minority enrollment: 44%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
East Central Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Earnings
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 259 teachers has grown by 39% over five years.
East Central Community College
(MS) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
259 staff
371 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of East Central Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has decreased from 24:1 over five years.
The East Central Community College diversity score of 0.60 is more than the state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,419 students
3,704 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
# Full-Time Students
1,676 students
2,593 students
# Part-Time Students
743 students
1,111 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
819 students
791 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
6%
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
3%
3%
% Black
29%
38%
% White
56%
53%
% Two or more races
3%
2%
% Non Resident races
1%
n/a
% Unknown races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.57
College Completion Rate
43%
36%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,800
$30,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,170 is less than the state average of $2,428. The in-state tuition has declined by 5% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,270 is less than the state average of $4,459. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,170
$2,428
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,270
$4,459
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
92%
Median Debt for Graduates
$5,700
$8,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,500
$4,750
ACT Composite
n/a
21
ACT English
n/a
21
ACT Math
n/a
21
ACT Writing
n/a
7
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Soccer, Softball, Tennis
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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.
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