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East Central Community College (ECCC) - Decatur,Mississippi

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Acceptance Rate

$5,198

Avg.Financial Aid

002404

FAFSA Code

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East Central Community College (ECCC)

Type Control of Institution - Public/Private
Public
Acceptance Rate:
N/A
Level
2 Years
Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.
Not applicable
Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.
SACSCOC
Website
https://www.eccc.edu
Student Population Number of Students attending College
2,603
On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?
Yes

Located in Decatur, MS, East Central Community College is a public university. Across all the courses offered at East Central Community College, the enrolment stands at 2,419. To teach various courses to the students, the school has employed a total of 127 faculty. There are around 60% of the students who are females and 40% are males at East Central Community College. At ECCC, around 89% of the students are 24 and under. Some of the notable alumni which the school has produced in its several years of existence are Tim Anderson, Kendrick Clancy, Phyliss J. Anderson, and Trent Kelly. The school believes in the all-round growth of the students and therefore, encourages students to take part in several sporting activities, conducted inside the campus. Further, it boasts of a decent sports infrastructure. ECCC offers a total of 35 undergraduate and graduate programs, including both residential and online. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

Location & Contact

Email:

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Phone:

6016352111

Fax:

6016354011

Address

15738 Highway 15

Rankings

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Admissions

Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
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Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.
N/A
SAT Range
N/A
SAT/ACT
FALSE
ACT Range
N/A
High School GPA
N/A
Application Fee
FALSE$
Accept Common App
FALSE

The admission to East Central Community College is fairly easy and the students can make the most out of it. Along with the admission form, the students have to deposit a non-refundable fee to complete the application process. It can be concluded that scoring high on a standardised test like SAT or ACT is not an important criterion for East Central Community College, as the average SAT or ACT score of students is not available publicly. As expected, the candidates can complete the process either online or by visiting the school's office at 15738 Highway 15, Decatur, Mississippi 39327-0129. To gather more information, they can call them at (601) 635-2111.

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Annual Cost to Attend

Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.
$5,624
Average Annual Cost
$2,660

Additional Costs:

Books And Supplies
$11,500
Other Fees
$210
Room And Board The charges for an academic year for Rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.
$3,830
Budget For Other Expenses
$3,520

Total One Year Cost

$11,500

The next two things to keep in mind before applying to ECCC are the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The annual full-time cost of attendance comes out to be approximately $14,265. For students seeking financial assistance, the college offers a number of options.

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Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Associate degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

20:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

56%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

11%

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

N/A

Faculty Overview

40%

Male Professors

60%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Student Body

Undergraduate Students

2,603

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

52%

Full-time / Part-time

69% / 31%

Students Gender

Male

40%

US National: 44%

Female

60%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

57%

Unknown

Black

31%

Hispanic

Two or more races

Non Resident alien

Asian

American Indian/Alaska native

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

Geographic Density

High

Unknown Location

Out Of State

98%

In State

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$38,982 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and N/A of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

Freshmen Live on Campus

N/A

Undergrads in College Housing

N/A

Averege Housing Cost

$1,500/year

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around N/A.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

N/A

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

N/A

School Colors

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Varsity Athletics Association

NJCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Not applicable

Total Male Athletes

N/A

Total Female Athletes

N/A

Intramural Sports

N/A

Sports Club

N/A

Campus Security

Students who want to enjoy the campus and lodging life can benefit from the on-campus housing facility provided by ECCC. The normal expense for on-campus housing is $3,830 per year. The average meal plan at ECCC costs around $2,130 a year. Notably, students at the varsity get to choose from various dining and meal plan options as well. The college considers the safety and security of its students to be paramount. At ECCC, campus safety and security features include 24-hr security patrol. The college has enrolled around 40% male and 60% female students.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$23,100/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$28,700/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$5,000 - $8,372

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$52 - $87

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

92%

Average Aid Per Year

$5,198

Students Receiving Federal Grants

70%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,979

Students Receiving State Aid

22%

Average Aid Per Year

$629

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

57%

Average Aid Per Year

$2,093

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$6,286

$30K - $48K

$5,686

$48K - $75K

$4,010

$75K - $110K

$1,296

> $110K

$1,123

As mentioned, if one finds the fees and cost of living at ECCC to be on the higher side, the financial aid department of the varsity would be of huge assistance. They can assist students with scholarships, grants, and student loans as well. The average financial aid at East Central Community College is around $2,491 and the federal grant is $5,131. The students at the college are provided with state aid and institutional aid. The state aid stands at $745, while the institutional aid is $2,491.

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