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East Central Community College

East Central Community College

Decatur, MS · Rural · 1,520 students
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Application deadlines: Check the admissions site
$5,240
Average net priceYour net price
In-state
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
38%
Graduation rate
32% typical
$32,421
Earnings 10 years on
$38,832 typical
Open admission
Acceptance rate
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

East Central Community College is a comprehensive public institution in Decatur, Mississippi, best known for its accessible university-transfer pathways and robust workforce development programs. The college features standout academic and technical training, particularly within its highly regarded Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program as well as high-demand technical trades like precision manufacturing, welding, and electrical technology. Campus life offers a close-knit, traditional collegiate atmosphere fueled by on-campus housing, active Greek and service organizations, and spirited NJCAA Warrior athletics and band programs. Serving a dedicated five-county district, ECCC is distinct for its deep regional industry partnerships and exceptional affordability, providing students with practical hands-on training and a supportive, community-focused foundation.

Wikipedia:East Central Community College (ECCC) is a public community college in Decatur, Mississippi, United States. ECCC serves a five-county district: Leake, Neshoba, Newton, Scott and Winston counties. It opened in September 1928.

Location
Decatur, MS, 39327-0129 · Rural campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
MSY · New Orleans
182 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$4,160$6,260
Housing & food (on campus)$4,850$4,850
Books & supplies$1,480$1,480
Cost of attendance$13,255$15,355 est.
Average net price$5,240Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$6,260
In-state: $4,160
Housing & food (on campus)$4,850
Books & supplies$1,480
Cost of attendance$15,355 est.
In-state: $13,255
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $5,240
est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.
Net price by family income · in-state students
$0–30k
$4,575
$30–48k
$4,371
$48–75k
$6,427
$75–110k
$9,900
$110k+
$12,412
Grants from the school
56% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $3,931
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
38%
Pell students: 35.6% · others: 37.2% 
8 yrs after starting
48% graduated · 28% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 22% left or unknown
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$28,873
10 yrs after entry$32,421
Debt
Median at graduation$5,500
Monthly payment$58
Middle 50% owe$2.1k–$7.4k
90th percentile$12,397
Green marks a figure above the typical Associate's — mixed transfer/career: 32% graduate within 6 yrs.
Admissions

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Student Body
Gender
Men 40%Women 60%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
19 : 1
Pell grant
39%
First-gen
37%
Family income
$22,722
Independent
19%
Age at entry
21.0
Part-time
12%
Where first-years come from
In state (MS)
98.0%
Out of state
1.6%
International
0.2%

Most out-of-state first-years from: LA 4 · AL 3 · NY 1

Race & ethnicity
White
50%
Hispanic
7%
Black
32%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
1%
AI/AN
5%
Unknown
1%
Varsity sports
NJCAA Division II
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$11M
Full-time faculty
49%
Faculty salary
$4,684/mo
Teaching spend
$4,895
per student
Federal loans
6%
Classification
Carnegie type
Associate's — mixed transfer/career
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, medium full-time

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