El Centro College
El Centro College is one of the sixty public 2-year colleges in Texas. The campus is located in an urban area, in Dallas.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 10,797 students attend the school. Every year 10% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Institution Overview
Campus LocaleLarge City |
Number of Students10,797 |
Student to Faculty Ratio18:1 |
Is Admission OpenYes |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level2-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus Housing- |
Retention Rate54% |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1968 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 06/01/1976 - Current |
Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programs ACEN 05/01/1996 - 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 | $59/credit | |
In State Students | $111/credit | |
Out of State Students | $174/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 | $2,655 | $4,995 | $7,830 |
ADN | 70 | $4,130 | $7,770 | $12,180 |
BSN | 125 | $7,375 | $13,875 | $21,750 |
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, 72% of El Centro 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 | 55% | $5,250 |
Other Federal Grant | -- | -- |
State Grant & Scholarships | 25% | $1,146 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 10% | $895 |
Federal Student Loans | 11% | $5,710 |
Private Loans | -- | -- |
$5,761
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$4,903 |
$30,001 to $48,000$5,329 |
$48,001 to $75,000$8,133 |
$75,001 to $110,000-- |
Over $110,000$10,513 |
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Student Population
10,797
Undergrads
0
Graduates
7,147
Women
3,650
Men
13%
Full-time
87%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
Hispanic |
49% |
Black/African American |
23% |
White |
16% |
Asian |
6% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
4% |
Two or more races |
2% |
Non-resident alien |
0% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Texas state board of nursing.