East Central Community College

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Decatur, MS
(601) 635-2111
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What Are the Key Stats for East Central Community College?

Annual Tuition & Fees (In-State)

$3,990

Total Enrollment

2,785

Graduation Rate

36.1%

6-year graduation rate

Program Completions

520

Last reported year

How East Central Community College Compares

2,785 students places East Central Community College squarely in the typical trade-college range. $3,990 tuition and $6,729 net price after aid Graduation runs at 36% and retention at 60%. Use these as a baseline against peer institutions โ€” the school sits in normal trade-college territory across most dimensions.

Where is East Central Community College?

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What are the Most Popular Programs at East Central Community College

270 graduates โ€ข Class of 2025 โ€ข CIP 24.0199
51 graduates โ€ข Class of 2025 โ€ข CIP 51.3801
20 graduates โ€ข Class of 2025 โ€ข CIP 51.0909
18 graduates โ€ข Class of 2025 โ€ข CIP 12.0401
16 graduates โ€ข Class of 2025 โ€ข CIP 46.0201

Verified Program Outcomes

Completion and employment results reported to the U.S. Department of Labor for East Central Community College programs on the state Eligible Training Provider List. Missing values ("โ€”") mean the state suppressed or did not report that metric โ€” they never mean zero.

In the NURSING - LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN) program at East Central Community College, 94% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 97% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $8,942 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

ProgramCompletion rateEmployed 6 mo after exitEmployed 1 yr after exitMedian quarterly earnings
NURSING - LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN)97%94%95%$8,942
WELDING BRAZING AND SOLDERING100%70%77%$7,047
AUTO MECHANIC - ASSOCIATE100%78%81%$6,933
CARPENTER - CERTIFICATE100%60%70%$4,116
ELECTRICAL LINEMAN91%68%64%$11,820

All 9 verified program outcomes for East Central Community College โ†’

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, WIOA participant outcomes (trainingproviderresults.gov), PY 2023.

Explore East Central Community College

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Enrollment

East Central Community College enrolls 2,785 students. The student body is 56.7% women, with diverse representation across programs. The college maintains a 60% retention rate, reflecting student satisfaction and academic support.

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Academics

East Central Community College maintains a 19:1 student-to-faculty ratio, providing strong opportunities for personalized instruction and academic support. The college maintains a good 60% retention rate for full-time students, reflecting student satisfaction and effective academic programs. The college accommodates diverse student needs with flexible enrollment options for part-time and working students.

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Faculty & Staff

East Central Community College employs 88 instructional staff members dedicated to student success. The 19:1 student-to-faculty ratio provides strong opportunities for personalized attention and mentoring. With 12.5% of faculty holding tenure, students benefit from experienced educators committed to teaching excellence.

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Programs

East Central Community College offers programs in 12 different fields of study. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Surgical Technology/Technologist. In 2025, the college awarded 520 degrees and certificates across all programs.

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Financial Aid

Annual tuition and fees at East Central Community College is $3,990 for in-state students and $6,090 for out-of-state students. After financial aid, the average net price is $6,729. Students can use the net price calculator to estimate their individual costs and potential aid.

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Student Outcomes

East Central Community College achieves a 31.9% overall completion rate for students who complete their programs. Students typically complete their programs in 5 years, balancing academic rigor with timely graduation. The college supports working students with a 34.6% success rate for this population.

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Institution Details

Sector PUBLIC 2 YEAR
Control PUBLIC
Level AT LEAST 2 BUT LESS THAN 4 YEARS
Degree Granting Yes

Contact Information

Address
15738 Highway 15
Decatur, MS, 39327-0129
Administrator
J. Brent Gregory, Ph.D.
President

Cost Information

In-State Tuition and Fees $3,990
Out-of-State Tuition and Fees $6,090
Average Net Price $6,729

Federal Identifiers

OPE ID: 00240400
EIN: 646000329
IPEDS ID: 175643
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