East Central Community College
East Central Community College is one of the fifteen public 2-year colleges in Mississippi. The campus is located in a rural area, in Decatur.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 2,560 students attend the school. Every year 40% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.East Central Community College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $2,580, and fees were $210. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $4,680 and $210 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleDistant Rural |
| Number of Students2,560 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio21:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate65% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 1 | 36 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 9 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 113 miles radius of East Central Community College
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Meridian Community College
23 miles away |
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East Mississippi Community College
45 miles away |
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Jones County Junior College
59 miles away |
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Holmes Community College
59 miles away |
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Hinds Community College
77 miles away |
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Copiah-Lincoln Community College
91 miles away |
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Shelton State Community College
102 miles away |
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Mississippi Delta Community College
106 miles away |
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Southwest Mississippi Community College
111 miles away |
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Pearl River Community College
113 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1939 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 10/01/1997 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $115/credit | |
| In State Students | $115/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $115/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $5,175 | $5,175 | $5,175 |
| ADN | 70 | $8,050 | $8,050 | $8,050 |
| BSN | 125 | $14,375 | $14,375 | $14,375 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 91% of East Central Community College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 61% | $4,771 |
| Other Federal Grant | 6% | $532 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 21% | $612 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 58% | $2,149 |
| Federal Student Loans | 19% | $3,304 |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$5,014
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$4,039 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$4,133 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$6,511 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$8,504 |
| Over $110,000$9,134 |
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Student Population
2,560
Undergrads
0
Graduates
1,518
Women
1,042
Men
73%
Full-time
27%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
53% |
|
Black/African American |
33% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
|
Hispanic |
2% |
|
Two or more races |
2% |
|
Non-resident alien |
1% |
|
Asian |
0% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Mississippi state board of nursing.
