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East Central Community College
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Information Summary
Ranks 1881st overall and 22nd in Mississippi
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
54.5 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$7,853 |
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
24 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
65% / N/A |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
2,259 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Decatur, MS 39327-0129
| Surrounding community | Distant rural area (between 5 to 25 mi. away from an urban area) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,032 (N/A urban / 4,032 rural) |
| Households | 1,426 (2.48 people per house) |
| Families | 1,040 (2.96 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 1,038 |
| Pop. — Asian | 2 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 14 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 2,983 |
| Pop. — Other | 9 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Public Rural-serving Medium
| Undergraduate | Associates |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Medium full-time two-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate two-year |
| Size & Setting | Medium two-year |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | At least 2, but less than 4 academic yrs |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force |  —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending East Central Community College?
Ranks 2982nd 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 | $123 | $123 | $123 |
| 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 | $7,853 | $7,853 | $9,953 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $10,503 | $10,503 | $12,603 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $5,733 | $5,733 | $7,833 |
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 | $1,525  $1,523 |
$1,525  $1,523 |
$3,625  $3,623 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,000  $1,200 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $2,660  $2,660 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $2,260  $2,470 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $4,500  $4,770 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $2,760  $3,010 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $2,760  $3,010 |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does East Central Community College use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Required, 
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does East Central Community College accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NJCAA |
|---|
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 600 |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| 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 4430th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,269 | 453 |  60% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $460 | 215 |  29% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $1,677 | 377 |  50% |
| Student Loan Aid | $2,571 | 187 |  25% |
| Any financial aid type | 688 |  92% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at East Central Community College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | 282 | 484 | 766 |
Hispanic | 3 | 10 | 13 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | N/A | 1 | 1 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 66 | 120 | 186 |
White Non-Hispanic | 510 | 782 | 1,292 |
Race Unknown | N/A | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 861 | 1,398 | 2,259 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at East Central Community College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 55 | 105 | |
| 10 | 35 | 45 | |
| N/A | 32 | 32 | |
| 17 | 11 | 28 | |
| 2 | 16 | 18 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
East Central Community College Ranks 2903rd for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $41,538 ($40,926 male / $41,941 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 73 (29 male / 44 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 60 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 1 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $805,008 |
East Central Community College Academics
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 Financial Aid
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.
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
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