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East Central Community College

General Information

Name: East Central Community College
Address: 275 West Broad Street, Decatur, MS 39327-0129
Phone:

  • General information: (601) 635-2111
  • Financial aid office: (601) 635-2111 x326
  • Admissions office: (601) 635-2111 x207

Website: www.eccc.edu
Type of Institution: Public, 2-year
Religious affiliation: None

Estimated Student Expenses

Undergraduate academic year prices
Detailed expenses2006-072005-062004-05
Tuition and fees
        In-state$1,525$1,525$1,453
        Out-of-state$3,625$3,625$3,553
Books and supplies$1,000$1,000$1,000
Living arrangement
On-campus
        Room and board$2,660$2,660$2,660
        Other expenses$2,370$2,260$2,260
Off-campus
        Room and board$4,630$4,500$4,500
        Other expenses$2,910$2,760$2,760
Off-campus with family
        Other expenses$2,910$2,760$2,760

Total expenses   
In-state
        On-campus$7,555$7,445$7,373
        Off-campus$10,065$9,785$9,713
        Off-campus with family$5,435$5,285$5,213
Out-of-state
        On-campus$9,655$9,545$9,473
        Off-campus$12,165$11,885$11,813
        Off-campus with family$7,535$7,385$7,313

Financial Aid Recipients

    Percentage of Students Who Receive Aid:
  • Any form of aid: 89%
  • Federal grants: 64%
  • State/local grants: 21%
  • Institutional grants: 44%
  • Student loans: 25%
    Average Amount of Aid Received:
  • Federal grants:$3076
  • State/local grants:$462
  • Institutional grants:$1610
  • Student loans:$2616

Enrollment

Total enrollment: 2410
First-time student retention: 61%
Overall graduation rate: 43%

Characteristics of students

    • Attendance:
    • Full Time: 76%
    • Part Time: 24%
    • Gender:
    • Men: 37%
    • Women: 63%

White non-hispanic: 56%
Black non-hispanic: 35%
Hispanic: 1%
Asian/pacific islander: 0%
American indian/alaska native: 9%

Degrees offered

    Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services
  • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General - Associate, Certificate
  • Business Administration and Management, General - Associate
  • Management Information Systems, General - Associate
    Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
  • Computer Science - Associate
  • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications - Associate
  • Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician - Certificate
    Construction Trades
  • Carpentry/Carpenter - Certificate
  • Electrician - Associate, Certificate
    Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching - Associate
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching - Associate
  • Secondary Education and Teaching - Associate
    Engineering
  • Engineering, General - Associate
    Engineering Technologies/Technicians
  • Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General - Associate
  • Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician - Associate
    Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Adult Development and Aging - Associate
  • Child Care and Support Services Management - Associate
    Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
  • Dental Hygiene/Hygienist - Associate
  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) - Associate
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training - Certificate
  • Medical Office Assistant/Specialist - Associate
  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) - Associate
  • Occupational Therapy/Therapist - Associate
  • Physical Therapy/Therapist - Associate
  • Pre-Dentistry Studies - Associate
  • Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies - Associate
  • Pre-Nursing Studies - Associate
  • Pre-Pharmacy Studies - Associate
  • Pre-Veterinary Studies - Associate
  • Surgical Technology/Technologist - Associate, Certificate
    Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies & Humanities
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other - Associate
    Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians
  • Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician - Certificate
  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician - Associate, Certificate
  • Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician - Associate, Certificate
    Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies
  • Health and Physical Education, General - Associate
    Personal and Culinary Services
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General - Certificate
    Precision Production
  • Machine Tool Technology/Machinist - Associate, Certificate
  • Welding Technology/Welder - Certificate
    Psychology
  • Psychology, General - Associate
    Visual and Performing Arts
  • Art/Art Studies, General - Associate
  • Music, General - Associate
  • Voice and Opera - Associate


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