El Paso Community College
El Paso Community College (EPCC) is located in El Paso, Texas and operates five different campuses. EPCC is a community college that was established back in 1972and has more than 24,000 students enrolled. This school has various associate’s degree programs and certificate programs. Students will also have transfer opportunities when they wish to continue their educational pursuits at four-year universities. EPCC is even well known for having a successful athletics program. The school has many team sports and is a part of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) competing in Region V.
The EPCC nursing program allows students to pursue becoming professional nurses. Students can sign up for the vocational nursing program or the traditional associate’s degree in nursing program. Current LVNs can apply for the LVN-to-RN track and current paramedics can apply to the paramedic-to-RN track. All nursing programs will be preparing students with the necessary skills to function as a professional member of a medical team. Students will be prepared to take either the NCLEX-PN or NCLEX-RN licensure exams upon graduation, depending on their nursing path. The associate’s degree in nursing program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge City |
| Number of Students28,750 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio25:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate66% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Certificate | 10 | 45 |
| Associate's degree | 23 | 88 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 12 | 54 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 07/01/1978 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 12/01/1975 - 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 | $94/credit | |
| In State Students | $94/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $168/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 | $4,230 | $4,230 | $7,560 |
| ADN | 70 | $6,580 | $6,580 | $11,760 |
| BSN | 125 | $11,750 | $11,750 | $21,000 |
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, 85% of El Paso 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 | 77% | $5,104 |
| Other Federal Grant | 7% | $1,383 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 30% | $2,003 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 4% | $2,298 |
| Federal Student Loans | 5% | $4,116 |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$4,553
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$3,950 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$4,863 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$6,858 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$9,700 |
| Over $110,000$10,331 |
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Student Population
28,750
Undergrads
0
Graduates
16,372
Women
12,378
Men
30%
Full-time
70%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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Hispanic |
85% |
|
White |
7% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
|
Black/African American |
2% |
|
Non-resident alien |
2% |
|
Asian |
1% |
|
Two or more races |
0% |
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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.
