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    Information Summary

    Ranks 1719th for total enrollment

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    Demographics Main Campus and Surrounding Areas

    Reported area around or near Decatur, MS

    Total Population4,032 (N/A urban / 4,032 rural)
    Households1,426 (2.48 people per house)
    Families1,040 (2.96 people per family)
    Surrounding communityDistant rural area (between 5 to 25 mi. away from an urban area)
    Pop. — African American1,038
    Pop. — Asian2
    Pop. — Pacific Islander1
    Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native14
    Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic)2,983
    Pop. — Other9

    Carnegie Foundation Classification

    Associate's — Public Rural-serving Medium

    UndergraduateAssociates
    GraduateN/A
    Undergraduate PopulationMedium full-time two-year
    EnrollmentExclusively undergraduate two-year
    Size & SettingMedium two-year

    General Characteristics

    Highest offeringAt least 2, but less than 4 academic yrs
    Calendar SystemSemester
    Years of college work requiredN/A
    Variable TuitionYes

    Student Tuition Costs and Fees

    What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending East Central Community College?

    Ranks 2792nd for total cost of attendance

      In District In State Out of State
    FT Undergraduate Tuition $1,400 $1,400 $3,500
    FT Undergraduate Required Fees $125 $125 $125
    PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $75 $75 $162
    FT Graduate Tuition N/A N/A N/A
    FT Graduate Required Fees N/A N/A N/A
    PT Graduate per Credit Hour N/A N/A N/A
    Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus $7,555 $7,555 $9,655
    Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $10,065 $10,065 $12,165
    Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family $5,435 $5,435 $7,535

    Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

    Three year history and trends on the cost of attending

      In District In State Out of State
    Published Tuition & Fees $1,453 trend  $1,525 $1,453 trend  $1,525 $3,553 trend  $3,625
      Cost (regardless of residency)
    Books & Supplies $1,000 trend  $1,000
    On-Campus – Room & Board $2,660 trend  $2,660
    On-Campus – Other Expenses $2,260 trend  $2,370
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board $4,500 trend  $4,630
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses $2,760 trend  $2,910
    Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board $2,760 trend  $2,910

    Admission Criteria

    What criteria does East Central Community College use for admissions?

    Required = Required, Recommended = Recommended, Neither required nor recommended = Neither required nor recommended
    Open AdmissionsYes
    Secondary School GPA / Rank / RecordN/A / N/A / N/A
    College Prep. CompletionN/A
    RecommendationsN/A
    Formal competency demoN/A
    Admission test scoresN/A
    TOEFLN/A
    Other testsN/A

    Special Learning Opportunities

    Distance LearningYes
    ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce NoNo / No / No
    Study AbroadNo
    Weekend CollegeNo
    Teacher CertificationYes

    Athletics - Association Memberships

    Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NJCAA

    Admission Credits Accepted

    What types of credits does East Central Community College accept?

    Dual CreditYes
    Life ExperienceNo
    Advanced Placement (AP)Yes

    Student Services

    Remedial ServicesYes
    Academic / Career CounselingYes
    PT Cost-defraying EmploymentYes
    Career PlacementYes
    On-Campus Day CareYes
    Library FacilityYes

    Student Living

    First-time Room / Board RequiredNo
    Dorm Capacity558
    Meals per Week7
    Room Fee$950
    Board Fee$1,710

    Student Financial Aid Details

    How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?

    East Central Community College ranks 3887th for the average student loan amount.

      Average Users % of Attendees
    Federal Grant Aid $3,076 518 pie   64%
    State & Local Grant Aid $462 174 pie   21%
    Institutional Grant Aid $1,610 360 pie   44%
    Student Loan Aid $2,616 206 pie   25%
    Any financial aid type   722 pie   89%

    Student Enrollment Demographics

    How many students are enrolled at East Central Community College?

      Men Women Total
    Non Resident Alien
    1N/A1
    Black Non-Hispanic
    290543833
    Hispanic
    6814
    Asian / Pacific Islander
    N/A33
    American Indian / Alaskan Native
    61156217
    White Non-Hispanic
    5378051,342
    Race Unknown
    N/AN/AN/A
    Total 895 1,515 2,410

    Most Popular Fields of Study

    The top 5 fields of study completed at East Central Community College.

      Men Women Total
    31 50 81
    2 39 41
    5 32 37
    20 12 32
    15 9 24

    Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

    How many students are successful graduates?

      Non Resident Alien Black Non-Hispanic Hispanic Asian / Pacific Islander American Indian / Alaskan Native White Non-Hispanic Race Unknown Total
    Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General 19 7 15 41
    Adult Development and Aging 1 3 4
    Art/Art Studies, General 2 5 7
    Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician 5 1 6
    Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 3 2 2 7
    Business Administration and Management, General 10 1 5 16 32
    Carpentry/Carpenter 3 4 3 10
    Child Care and Support Services Management 10 2 2 14
    Computer Science 1 1 2
    Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 3 3 4 10
    Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 13 13
    Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician 2 2
    Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 1 1
    Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General 4 1 6 11
    Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 4 3 7
    Electrician 1 1 8 10
    Elementary Education and Teaching 10 7 17
    Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 1 8 9
    Engineering, General 3 3
    Health and Physical Education, General 4 2 6
    Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) 3 5 8
    Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 29 5 47 81
    Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN, LVN, Cert 3 14 17
    Machine Tool Technology/Machinist 1 2 3
    Management Information Systems, General 2 3 5
    Medical Office Assistant/Specialist 1 1 2
    Music, General 1 1
    Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 4 33 37
    Occupational Therapy/Therapist 1 1
    Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 3 1 3 7
    Physical Therapy/Therapist 3 4 7
    Pre-Dentistry Studies 1 1
    Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies 5 5
    Pre-Nursing Studies 8 13 21
    Pre-Pharmacy Studies 5 5
    Pre-Veterinary Studies 1 1
    Psychology, General 4 1 1 2 8
    Secondary Education and Teaching 2 22 24
    Surgical Technology/Technologist 3 19 22
    Voice and Opera 1 1
    Welding Technology/Welder 4 6 10
    Total 150 2 33 294 479

    Faculty Compensation / Salaries

    East Central Community College ranks 2783rd for the average full-time faculty salary.

    Tenure system No
    Average FT Salary $40,601 ($40,987 male / $40,355 female)
    Number of FT Faculty 72 (28 male / 44 female)
    Total Benefits $812,482

    East Central Community College Academics

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    East Central Community College is unique in its study options. There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Extensive Undergraduate Evening or Early Morning Classes, Remedial Instruction, Study Skills Assistance and Tutoring. Again, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Career Counseling, Health Services, On-Campus Daycare, Personal Counseling and Veterans Counselor can help. For one thing, the university has a Distance Learning, Dual Enrollment of High School Students and Honors Program. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed.

    The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at East Central Community College.

    Multiple or Interdisciplinary:
    Gerontology
    Education:
    Education – General
    Health and Clinical Sciences:
    Nursing – Practical, Predentistry, Premedicine, Prepharmacy, Preveterinary Medicine
    English Language and Literature:
    English Composition
    Psychology:
    Psychology – General
    Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
    Biology
    School of Visual and Performing Arts:
    Fine/Studio Arts, Music – General
    Physical Sciences:
    Chemistry
    Business, Management, & Marketing:
    Business – General
    Mathematics:
    Mathematics – General
    Popular majors:
    one hundred percent liberal arts
    Computer Science:
    Computer Programming – General, Computer Programming – Specific Applications, Computer/Information Sciences – General, Data Processing Technology

    Are you an international student? The Fall application deadline for international students is the 15th of June.

    East Central Community College Admissions

    This school did not report their application fee. Transfer students are not ignored, in contrast did not report the exact number of transfer students.

    The regular application due date was not reported. SAT and ACT score reports are due the 30th of August and For all student applicants, the Fall application deadline is the 15th of June. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year.

    East Central Community College Athletics

    The following sports can be found here:

    • Men’s Intercollegiate Baseball
    • Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Basketball
    • Men’s Intercollegiate and Men’s Scholarship Football
    • Men’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Intercollegiate Golf
    • Men’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Intercollegiate Soccer
    • Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Women’s Scholarship Softball
    • Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Table_tennis

    East Central Community College Financial Aid

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    If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics, Athletics and State/District Residency. In the same way, need based financial aid distribution is determined through State/District Residency. Financial aid forms are FAFSA and Institution’s own financial aid form. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school.

    East Central Community College Students

    The school’s size is approximately two thousand, four hundred and ten degree-seeking undergrads. Again, it is part of an Rural setting, Rural community (under 2,500) and Commuter campus. East Central Community College offers Associate degrees. Moreover, the student body consists of ninety-nine percent in-state students and one percent out-of-state students.

    This school features the Rural setting, Rural community (under 2,500) and Commuter campus. Definitely, the school is located 30 miles from Meridian.

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