Eastern Shore Community College

29300 Lankford Hwy
Melfa, VA 23410
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  • 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 Highlights

Eastern Shore Community College serves 654 students (22% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is lower than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the state average of 50%.

School Overview

The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Eastern Shore Community College(VA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate / Associates CollegesBaccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty28 staff69 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Eastern Shore Community College has declined by 22% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has decreased from 26:1 over five years.
The Eastern Shore Community College diversity score of 0.65 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has grown by 21% over five years.
Total Enrollment654 students2,366 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio23:131:1
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# Full-Time Students144 students861 students
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# Part-Time Students510 students1,505 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
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% Asian
2%
6%
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% Hispanic
13%
10%
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% Black
29%
22%
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% White
50%
50%
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% Two or more races
2%
4%
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% Non Resident races
2%
4%
% Unknown races
1%
2%
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Diversity Score0.650.68
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College Completion Rate
30%
34%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$26,000$29,400
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Finances and Admission

The public in-state tuition of $4,145 is more than the state average of $3,736. The in-state tuition has declined by 5% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $10,185 is more than the state average of $8,977. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$4,145$3,736
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Out-State Tuition Fees$10,185$8,977
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid87%80%
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Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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.

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Eastern Shore Community College is Rappahannock Community College (48.1 miles away).
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    (410) 334-2800     52.403,024
  • Thomas Nelson Community College
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    (757) 825-2700     54.207,685
  • Bryant & Stratton College-Hampton
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    333 students | 54.30 Mi4410 East Claiborne Square, Suite 233
    Hampton,  VA  23666
    (757) 896-6001     54.30333
  • Centura College-Newport News
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Quick Stats (2021)
  • Students: 654 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,145
  • Out-state tuition: $10,185
  • Student:teacher ratio: 23:1
  • Minority enrollment: 50%
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For Virginia public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,736 per year for in-state students and $8,977 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,399 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Virginia is 72%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Virginia community colleges have a diversity score of 0.68, which is lower than the national average of 0.73. The most diverse community college in Virginia is Northern Virginia Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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