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El Centro College (ECC)
- 801 Main
- Dallas, TX 75202
- OPEID College Code: 00445300
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- General Phone: (214) 860-2037
- Interim President: Micheal Jackson
- Website: www.dcccd.edu

- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 6,680
- College Alias: ECC

Basic Information
- 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
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - ECC Library Profile
- 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
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 68%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | - | 52% | 17% | 23% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | - | $3,073 | $932 | $1,187 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 11.6% | 10.5% | 7.7% |
| Number in Default | 16 | 13 | 10 |
| Number in Repayment | 137 | 123 | 129 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $2,160 | $1,980 | $1,800 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $3,450 | $3,180 | $2,880 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,010 | $6,786 | $6,620 |
| Other Expenses | $3,992 | $2,680 | $2,580 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,992 | $2,680 | $2,580 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $3,360 | $3,180 | $3,000 |
| Out of State | $4,650 | $4,380 | $4,080 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $14,362 | $12,646 | $12,200 |
| Out of State | $15,652 | $13,846 | $13,280 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $7,352 | $5,860 | $5,580 |
| Out of State | $8,642 | $7,060 | $6,660 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 6,680 Undergraduate: 6,680
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 2,200 Female: 4,480
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 2,200 Female: 4,480
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,597 Part-Time: 5,083
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,597 Part-Time: 5,083
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 80 | 1% |
| American Indian | 35 | 0.5% |
| Black | 2,143 | 32% |
| Asian | 293 | 4% |
| Hispanic | 2,001 | 30% |
| White | 1,911 | 29% |
| Unknown | 217 | 3% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 525 | 8% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,048 | 16% |
| Ages 20-21 | 819 | 12% |
| Ages 22-24 | 919 | 14% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,188 | 18% |
| Ages 30-34 | 732 | 11% |
| Ages 35-39 | 550 | 8% |
| Ages 40-49 | 626 | 9% |
| Ages 50-65 | 255 | 4% |
| Age Over 65 | 18 | 0.3% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 849 | 365 | 484 |
| Faculty Status | 428 | 125 | 303 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 428 | 125 | 303 |
| Primarily Instruction | 428 | 125 | 303 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 51 | 49 | 2 |
| Other Professionals | 26 | 18 | 8 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 344 | 173 | 171 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 164 | 53 | 111 |
| Skilled Crafts | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 26 | 26 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $54,923 (125) | $57,734 (41) | $53,552 (84) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $54,923 (125) | $57,734 (41) | $53,552 (84) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 43%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 40%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 10% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 10% |
| Female | 11% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | - |
| American Indian | 33% |
| Black | 6% |
| Asian | - |
| Hispanic | 17% |
| White | 10% |
| Unknown | 10% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 2 | 1 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
