EL CENTRO COLLEGE
- 801 Main
- Dallas, TX 75202
- OPEID College Code: 00445300
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- General Phone: (214) 860-2037
- President: Dr. Paul Mccarthy
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 9,072
- College Alias: ECC
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El Centro College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Must Complete Preparation at Another Institution
- Website
- www.dcccd.edu

- Mission Statement
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Accreditation
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Urban-Serving Multicampus
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Medium Two-Year
El Centro College Campus Map
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- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 65%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 6% | 54% | 29% | 17% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,827 | $3,894 | $1,398 | $1,199 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 8.1% | 8.2% | 11.6% |
| Number in Default | 9 | 10 | 16 |
| Number in Repayment | 111 | 121 | 137 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
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| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $1,230 | $1,170 | $1,170 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $2,280 | $2,160 | $2,160 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $3,630 | $3,450 | $3,450 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 | $1,200 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,298 | $7,154 | $7,010 |
| Other Expenses | $4,396 | $4,118 | $3,992 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $4,396 | $4,118 | $3,992 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $2,630 | $2,570 | $2,370 |
| In-State | $3,680 | $3,560 | $3,360 |
| Out of State | $5,030 | $4,850 | $4,650 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $14,324 | $13,842 | $13,372 |
| In-State | $15,374 | $14,832 | $14,362 |
| Out of State | $16,724 | $16,122 | $15,652 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $7,026 | $6,688 | $6,362 |
| In-State | $8,076 | $7,678 | $7,352 |
| Out of State | $9,426 | $8,968 | $8,642 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 9,072 Undergraduate: 9,072
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 2,793 Female: 6,279
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 2,793 Female: 6,279
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,730 Part-Time: 7,342
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,730 Part-Time: 7,342
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 52 | 0.6% |
| American Indian | 45 | 0.5% |
| Black | 2,939 | 32% |
| Asian | 428 | 5% |
| Hispanic | 2,853 | 31% |
| White | 2,481 | 27% |
| Unknown | 274 | 3% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 933 | 10% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,398 | 15% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,080 | 12% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,289 | 14% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,482 | 16% |
| Ages 30-34 | 991 | 11% |
| Ages 35-39 | 668 | 7% |
| Ages 40-49 | 808 | 9% |
| Ages 50-65 | 403 | 4% |
| Age Over 65 | 20 | 0.2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,024 | 453 | 571 |
| Faculty Status | 449 | 137 | 312 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 449 | 137 | 312 |
| Primarily Instruction | 449 | 137 | 312 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 62 | 59 | 3 |
| Other Professionals | 65 | 23 | 42 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 448 | 234 | 214 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 212 | 72 | 140 |
| Skilled Crafts | 12 | 5 | 7 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 43 | 38 | 5 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $54,472 (137) | $56,312 (44) | $53,601 (93) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $54,472 (137) | $56,312 (44) | $53,601 (93) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 57%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 44%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 7% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 6% |
| Female | 7% |
| By Race | |
| Unknown | 14% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 1 |
| Drug Related | 2 | - |
| Liquor Related | 2 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | - | 2 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009