East Central Community College

Decatur, MS · Public · Associate's degrees · Rural

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About East Central Community College

East Central Community College is a small, public institution in Decatur, MS, in a rural setting. It enrolls about 1,520 students. 36% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $32,421.

Open

Acceptance

$5,240

Net price

1,520

Enrollment

36%

Grad rate

Report Card

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

A-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

—

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$5,240

Average net price

$4,160

In-state tuition

$6,260

Out-of-state tuition

$4,850

Room & board

$1,480

Books & supplies

$13,255

Total cost of attendance

39%

Students receiving Pell grants

Students with federal loans

$5,500

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$4,575

$30–48K

$4,371

$48–75K

$6,427

$75–110K

$9,900

$110K+

$12,412

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Humanities51.9%

Health & Nursing16.0%

Mechanic & Repair Tech8.3%

Construction Trades6.9%

Personal & Culinary Services4.8%

Precision Production2.5%

Business1.9%

Computer Science1.9%

Engineering Tech1.4%

Criminal Justice1.4%

After Graduation

$32,421

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$28,873

Median earnings (6 yrs)

36%

Graduation rate

60%

Retention rate

54%

Earn more than a HS grad

$4,895

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

1,520

Total enrollment

12%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

37%

First-generation

Gender balance

60% women

40% men

Race & ethnicity

White

50%

Black

32%

Hispanic

American Indian / Alaska Native

Two or more races

Asian

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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