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El Centro College Academics

El Centro College’s main campus, founded in 1966, is located in downtown Dallas, Texas, while the El Centro Bill Priest campus is situated just south of downtown Dallas. The college’s academic programs can be stepping stones for students wanting to transfer to four-year institutions, for continuing education students seeking courses for personal development, high school students looking to receive dual credit for high school completion and college credit, or students interested in earning associate degrees or certificates to take on entry-level positions in the workplace. Whatever the goal, El Centro College has programs for all those goals.

For degree seeking students, El Centro College offers several degrees, including associate in arts, associate of applied science, and associate in science. In addition, El Centro College offers continuing education students courses to enhance their professional skills, as well as distance learning for students seeking a flexible learning environment by taking courses strictly online.

High school students wanting to get a jump start toward higher education can do so with the Dual Credit program offered at El Centro College. This program is designed for juniors and seniors seeking dual credit for high school completion while earning college credit that can count towards a degree at a four-year institution.

El Centro College Admissions

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El Centro College is a two-year college which prepares students to transfer to four-year institutions, as well as serves certificate seeking students, continuing education students, high school students, and distance learning students.

To be admitted to the college, students must:

  • Complete an application for admission.
  • Attend orientation.
  • Take an assessment exam.
  • Schedule an appointment with an Advisor.

El Centro College Financial Aid

El Centro College offers a variety of financial aid options. Students may be eligible for grants, loans, work-study programs, or scholarships. The school’s website provides detailed descriptions of all financial aid available as well as instructions on how to apply for each type of aid.

To apply for financial aid, students must:

  • Show a financial need
  • Be a US citizen, or eligible non-citizen
  • Not have defaulted on a federal loan
  • Show strong academic progress
  • Be enrolled at the college, with the purpose of earning a degree or certificate

All qualifying students are required to fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the deadline set by the college. (check the school’s website for all deadlines)

El Centro College Students

El Centro College is a commuter campus which offers students many opportunities to get involved in campus life. There are over 25 student clubs and organizations, including a Writing Club, Student Government, Paralegal Student Association, Student Nursing Association, Chess Club, and more.

Other student services include a campus health center which offers immunizations and general health services, community service projects, disability services, career services, and a computer lab which is opened seven days a week during the regular school year.

El Centro College Athletics

El Centro College offers men’s and women’s intramural sports including basketball, volleyball, and weightlifting.

Information Summary

Ranks 2197th overall and 103rd in Texas

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Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas

Reported area around or near Dallas, TX 75202-3604

Surrounding communityLarge city (inside urban area, pop. over 250,000)
Total Population1,338 (1,338 urban / N/A rural)
Households441 (1.31 people per house)
Families80 (2.09 people per family)
Pop. — African American260
Pop. — Asian29
Pop. — Pacific Islander4
Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native28
Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic)1,006
Pop. — Other84
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Carnegie Foundation Classification

Associate's — Public Urban-serving Multicampus

UndergraduateAssociates
GraduateN/A
Undergraduate PopulationHigher part-time two-year
EnrollmentExclusively undergraduate two-year
Size & SettingMedium two-year

General Characteristics

Highest offeringAssociate's degree
Calendar SystemSemester
Years of college work requiredN/A
Variable TuitionYes

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance LearningYes
ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force NoNo / No / No
Study AbroadNo
Weekend CollegeYes
Teacher CertificationYes

Student Tuition Costs and Fees

What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending El Centro College?

Ranks 3971st for total cost of attendance

  In District In State Out of State
FT Undergraduate Tuition $1,170 $2,160 $3,450
FT Undergraduate Required Fees N/A N/A N/A
PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $39 $72 $115
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 $2,370 $3,360 $4,650
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $13,372 $14,362 $15,652
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family $6,362 $7,352 $8,642

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 $990 trend  $1,170 $1,800 trend  $2,160 $2,880 trend  $3,450
  Cost (regardless of residency)
Books & Supplies $1,200 trend  $1,200
On-Campus – Room & Board N/A trend  N/A
On-Campus – Other Expenses N/A trend  N/A
Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board $6,620 trend  $7,010
Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses $2,580 trend  $3,992
Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board $2,580 trend  $3,992

Admission Criteria

What criteria does El Centro 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

Admission Credits Accepted

What types of credits does El Centro College accept?

Dual CreditYes
Life ExperienceYes
Advanced Placement (AP)Yes

Student Services

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

Student Living

First-time Room / Board RequiredNo
Dorm CapacityN/A
Meals per WeekN/A
Room FeeN/A
Board FeeN/A

Student Financial Aid Details

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

El Centro College Ranks 5265th for the average student loan amount.

  Average Users % of Attendees
Federal Grant Aid $2,640 180 pie   60%
State & Local Grant Aid $694 54 pie   18%
Institutional Grant Aid $1,236 54 pie   18%
Student Loan Aid $150 4 pie   1%
Any financial aid type   204 pie   68%

Student Enrollment Demographics

How many students are enrolled at El Centro College?

  Men Women Total
Non Resident Alien
345488
Black Non-Hispanic
5301,5122,042
Hispanic
5781,2501,828
Asian / Pacific Islander
73186259
American Indian / Alaskan Native
141731
White Non-Hispanic
5951,1141,709
Race Unknown
68132200
Total 1,892 4,265 6,157

Most Popular Fields of Study

The top 5 fields of study completed at El Centro College.

  Men Women Total
36 185 221
31 60 91
9 53 62
17 25 42
2 38 40

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
Accounting 1 11 3 6 21
Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations 1 2 3
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef 9 1 4 10 1 25
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician 2 1 2 5
Business Administration and Management, General 8 3 11
Business/Commerce, General 1 1
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry 2 2
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist 3 3 2 8
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician 1 3 1 2 1 8
Computer Programming/Programmer, General 1 1 2
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 1 6 7 2 7 23
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 2 2
Culinary Arts/Chef Training 9 4 3 26 42
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician 9 2 1 1 13
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 1 1 1 3 10 16
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 1 1
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary 2 2
Fashion/Apparel Design 2 2 2 6
General Studies 2 34 38 3 12 2 91
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician 1 1
Interior Design 9 9
Legal Assistant/Paralegal 23 17 17 5 62
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN, LVN, Cert 1 7 4 2 4 18
Management Information Systems, General 1 3 4
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist 2 3 5
Medical/Clinical Assistant 5 17 8 9 1 40
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 1 3 4
Music, General
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 24 28 14 28 1 118 8 221
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 2 1 3 9 6 21
Receptionist 5 5
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist 2 2 2 6
Surgical Technology/Technologist 1 2 6 9
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design 2 2 1 5
Total 37 173 136 66 1 258 21 692

Faculty Compensation / Salaries

El Centro College Ranks 1510th for the average full-time faculty salary.

Tenure system No
Average FT Salary $54,344 ($56,717 male / $53,083 female)
Number of FT Faculty 121 (42 male / 79 female)
Number of PT Faculty 306
FT Faculty Ratio 0.4 : 1
Total Benefits $1,226,041
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El Centro College Summary

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El Centro College is a community college of the Dallas County Community College District (DCCCD), located at 801 Main Street in downtown Dallas, Texas (USA) across Lamar Street from the Bank of America Plaza. El Centro has a Food Service Program and offers weekly meals to the public.

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11 months ago

I certainly do not want to be critical of El Centro college because I work with some wonderful people, however, I would want others to be aware that there are many, but not all employees that work in the financial aid office(as you will see when applying) that are very unprofessional, lazy and simply just unhappy. I must say that after realizing that I must make a copy of every scholarship I complete or any other paperwork, being misinformed several times by Samona Griffin (intentionally with witnesses), being a victim of slander as the Director (John Wells) sit by and supported it, I will finally leave those bitter individuals behind. I would advise anyone that this department has been the subject of many complaints by students and it is a worthless battle so if you have to go through this department instead of just registration pray and take a deep breath before you go. Its not about the students because it is a family affair in there. You shall see for yourself. I regret attending this particular campus just for convenience when the environment of the others were much better and professional. This department has become complacent with misinforming, embarrassing, acting immaturely and inappropriately because everything is swept under the rug.Good luck and hold on to your dreams and do not become discouraged by those who obviously are unhappy because they have not purpose. Know that when you know your purpose and who you are, those that don't will feel threatened by you. I hope the district office looks into this and does what is right(defined by policies ) and morally. No student should have to endure any type of mistreatment by any staff at any college when they are attending for the sole purpose of completing higher education. I hope someone with some authority reads this and addressed it because it is a serious problem.