East Central Community College

15738 Highway 15
Decatur, MS 39327
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Tel: (601) 635-2111
www.eccc.edu
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  • 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 2,603 students (69% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 48%.

Top Rankings

East Central Community College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Mississippi for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 107 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
East Central Community College(MS) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationAssociate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High TraditionalAssociate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty107 staff143 staff
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Student Body

The student population of East Central Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has increased from 15:1 over five years.
The East Central Community College diversity score of 0.61 is more than the state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has grown by 21% over five years.
Total Enrollment2,603 students3,494 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio24:122:1
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# Full-Time Students1,785 students2,374 students
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# Part-Time Students818 students1,120 students
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Total Dormitory Capacity		819815
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% American Indian/Alaskan
6%
1%
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% Asian		-
1%
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% Hispanic
2%
2%
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% Black
35%
39%
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% White
51%
52%
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% Two or more races
2%
2%
% Non Resident races
2%
2%
% Unknown races
2%
1%
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Diversity Score0.610.58
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College Completion Rate
40%
36%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$31,800$29,800
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $2,170 is less than the state average of $3,275. 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 $5,179. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$2,170$3,275
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Out-State Tuition Fees$4,270$5,179
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid95%93%
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Median Debt for Graduates$6,000$8,000
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Median Debt for Dropouts$3,500$4,535
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Sports

Total Sports Offered6 sports
SportsBaseball, Basketball, Football, Soccer, Softball, TennisBaseball, Basketball,
Football, Soccer,
Softball, Tennis,
Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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.

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to East Central Community College is Meridian Community College (22.9 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Meridian Community College
    Public
    3,494 students | 22.90 Mi910 Hwy 19 N
    Meridian, MS 39307
    (601) 483-8241     22.903,494
  • East Mississippi Community College
    Public
    4,000 students | 45.40 Mi1512 Kemper Street
    Scooba, MS 39358
    (662) 476-5000     45.404,000
  • Holmes Community College
    Public
    5,678 students | 58.70 Mi#1 Hill St
    Goodman, MS 39079
    (662) 472-2312     58.705,678
  • Jones County Junior College
    Public
    4,496 students | 59.00 Mi900 South Court Street
    Ellisville, MS 39437
    (601) 477-4000     59.004,496
  • Antonelli College-Jackson
    Public
    193 students | 59.60 Mi2323 Lakeland Drive
    Jackson, MS 39232
    (601) 362-9991     59.60193
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Quick Stats (2021-22)
  • Students: 2,603 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,170
  • Out-state tuition: $4,270
  • Student:teacher ratio: 24:1
  • Minority enrollment: 49%
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For Mississippi public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,275 per year for in-state students and $5,179 for out-of-state students. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Mississippi community colleges have a diversity score of 0.58, which is lower than the national average of 0.73. The most diverse community college in Mississippi is East Central Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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