EAST CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE (ECCC)
- 275 West Broad Street
- Decatur, MS 39327
- OPEID College Code: 00240400
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- General Phone: (601) 635-2111
- President: Phil Sutphin
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's
- Local Area: Rural
- Student Enrollment: 2,639
- College Alias: ECCC
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About
East Central Community College, located in Decatur, Mississippi, serves five counties. Founded in 1928, the school continues to provide quality education to its service area. ECCC provides educational programs to over 2,400 credit students, 1,800 non-credit students and 18,000 participants in workforce training through the Workforce Development Center. ECCC is also part of the Mississippi Virtual Community College, offering online instruction to students who cannot regularly come to campus or have inflexible schedules.
Academics
East Central Community College offers general education courses designed for transfer to four year Mississippi institution. Career programs are designed to prepare individuals for work immediately upon completion, providing the skills and education necessary to succeed. Workforce development programs and GED courses are available to improve certain skills or provide a start for adult education.
Some programs available:
Admissions and Financial Aid
Students wishing to enroll at East Central Community College must complete the online application, pay all associated fees, submit all pertinent transcripts and SAT or COMPASS scores. Each health care program has additional criteria which must be fulfilled prior to admission. Financial aid begins with the completion and submission of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) which determines a student's eligibility. The various scholarships, loans and grants are given based on necessity or merit as determined by the financial aid office and the Student Aid Report (SAR) given after the FAFSA is processed.
Athletics
The ECCC Warriors participate in the NJCAA region 23. The team color are black and gold.
Sports programs available:
- Baseball – Softball
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Golf
- Football
- Tennis
- Cheerleading
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Must Complete Preparation at Another Institution Can Complete Preparation With Specialization
- Website
- www.eccc.edu
- Mission Statement
- The College, located in east central Mississippi, is a public, open door, comprehensive, two-year institution of higher education that values and demonstrates accessibility, affordability, excellence and integrity in teaching and learning by providing university transfer education, career-technical programs, workforce development services, and basic skills offerings to meet the life-long learning needs of its diverse students and community.
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Rural-Serving Medium
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Medium Two-Year
- Admission Links
- Admissions: warrior.eccc.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: ECCC Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 92%
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 26% | 57% | 26% | 50% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,558 | $3,892 | $517 | $1,617 |
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 12.9% | 11.6% | 10.9% |
| Number in Default | 51 | 53 | 56 |
| Number in Repayment | 393 | 455 | 510 |
| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $1,800 | $1,523 | $1,523 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $1,800 | $1,523 | $1,523 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $3,900 | $3,623 | $3,623 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $2,990 | $2,930 | $2,660 |
| Other Expenses | $3,380 | $3,210 | $2,470 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,170 | $4,940 | $4,770 |
| Other Expenses | $3,380 | $3,210 | $3,010 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,380 | $3,210 | $3,010 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $9,410 | $8,863 | $7,853 |
| In-State | $9,410 | $8,863 | $7,853 |
| Out of State | $11,510 | $10,963 | $9,953 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $11,590 | $10,873 | $10,503 |
| In-State | $11,590 | $10,873 | $10,503 |
| Out of State | $13,690 | $12,973 | $12,603 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $6,420 | $5,933 | $5,733 |
| In-State | $6,420 | $5,933 | $5,733 |
| Out of State | $8,520 | $8,033 | $7,833 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 2,639 Undergraduate: 2,639
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 985 Female: 1,654
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 985 Female: 1,654
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 2,155 Part-Time: 484
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,155 Part-Time: 484
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 1 | 0.04% |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | - | - |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | - | - |
| Unknown | 7 | 0.3% |
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 38 | 1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,003 | 38% |
| Ages 20-21 | 520 | 20% |
| Ages 22-24 | 234 | 9% |
| Ages 25-29 | 279 | 11% |
| Ages 30-34 | 200 | 8% |
| Ages 35-39 | 136 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 177 | 7% |
| Ages 50-65 | 49 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 3 | 0.1% |
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 257 | 212 | 45 |
| Faculty Status | 125 | 81 | 44 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 125 | 81 | 44 |
| Primarily Instruction | 124 | 80 | 44 |
| Primarily Public Service | 1 | 1 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 11 | 11 | - |
| Other Professionals | 57 | 56 | 1 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 64 | 64 | - |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 27 | 27 | - |
| Skilled Crafts | 5 | 5 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 29 | 29 | - |
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $47,765 (72) | $43,264 (23) | $49,877 (49) |
| Instructor | $47,765 (72) | $43,264 (23) | $49,877 (49) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $53,668 (8) | $69,920 (2) | $48,250 (6) |
| Instructor | $53,668 (8) | $69,920 (2) | $48,250 (6) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $47,379 (80) | $44,379 (25) | $48,743 (55) |
| Instructor | $47,379 (80) | $44,379 (25) | $48,743 (55) |
- Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (Njcaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $403,725 | $299,619 | $104,106 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 74% | 26% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 190 | 141 | 49 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 189 | 141 | 48 |
| Baseball | 26 | 26 | - |
| Basketball | 28 | 15 | 13 |
| Football | 55 | 55 | - |
| Golf | 14 | 14 | - |
| Soccer | 34 | 20 | 14 |
| Softball | 15 | - | 15 |
| Tennis | 18 | 11 | 7 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $39,363 | $41,822 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $16,403 | $11,187 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 25 | 18 | 7 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Football | 8 | 8 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 7 | - |
| Golf | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 64%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 41%
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 34% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 34% |
| Female | 34% |
| By Race | |
| American Indian | 16% |
| Black | 29% |
| Asian | - |
| Hispanic | 50% |
| White | 39% |
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 2 | - |
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 2 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Robbery | 1 | - |
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