Eastern Shore Community College
Eastern Shore Community College (ESCC) is located in Melfa, Virginia and is a member of the Virginia Community College System. ESCC is a two-year college that occupies a 115-acre site. The school offers various associate’s degree and certificate programs. Students will also be able to take part in workforce training and continuing education programs at ESCC.ESCC is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
The ESCC nursing program gives students the chances to become licensed practical nurses (LPN) or registered nurses (RN). Students will be able to seek out LPN-to-RN advanced placement options as well. Both the practical nursing programs and the associate’s degree in nursing programs at this school are designed to provide students with the best education. Students in the ESCC nursing program have found great success on all NCLEX licensure exams. This nursing program has received the full approval of the Virginia State Board of Nursing.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleRemote Rural |
| Number of Students644 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio14:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate56% |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1973 - 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 | $142/credit | |
| In State Students | $142/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $318/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 | $6,390 | $6,390 | $14,310 |
| ADN | 70 | $9,940 | $9,940 | $22,260 |
| BSN | 125 | $17,750 | $17,750 | $39,750 |
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, 85% of Eastern Shore 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 | 70% | $4,389 |
| Other Federal Grant | 5% | $1,000 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 55% | $1,172 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 29% | $979 |
| Federal Student Loans | -- | -- |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$5,538
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$4,641 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$5,072 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$6,149 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$4,883 |
| Over $110,000-- |
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Student Population
644
Undergrads
0
Graduates
383
Women
261
Men
23%
Full-time
77%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
52% |
|
Black/African American |
28% |
|
Hispanic |
15% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
|
Asian |
2% |
|
Non-resident alien |
1% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Relevant scholarships
- Nurses Scholarship - American Legion Auxiliary Department of virginia
- Mary Virginia Macrae Memorial Merit Award
- American Legion Auxiliary Department of Virginia Past Presidents Parley Nurses Scholarship
- Edward J. and Virginia M. Routhier Nursing Scholarship
- Genevieve Saran Richmond Award
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Virginia state board of nursing.
