Eastern Shore Community College
Eastern Shore Community College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Melfa, VA. Eastern Shore Community College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Eastern Shore Community College is $5,082 for Virginia residents and $11,520 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 5.29% from last year at ESCC.
- Total 859 students have enrolled in ESCC and, of that, 116 students enrolled online exclusively.
- ESCC offers 33 programs.
- The graduation rate of ESCC is 41% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Eastern Shore Community College is $5,082 for Virginia residents and $11,520 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 5.29% from last year. The next table shows the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | Virginia Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $4,800 | $10,728 |
| 2022 | $4,800 | $10,728 |
| 2023 | $4,800 | $10,728 |
| 2024 | $4,938 | $10,941 |
| 2025 | $5,082 | $11,520 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Eastern Shore Community College offers 27 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs.
You can view all major programs offered at Eastern Shore Community College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 5 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 6 | 0 |
| Total | 27 | 0 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 11 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 7 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other) | 6 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 2 |
| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | 1 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 34 |
| Industrial Technology/Technician | 8 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (other) | 4 |
| Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician | 4 |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | 3 |
Student Population
Total 859 students have enrolled to Eastern Shore Community College. By gender, there are 338 male and 521 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.65 to 1.
Eastern Shore Community College offers online degree/certificate programs and 116 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Asian | 9 | 4 | 5 |
| Black or African American | 230 | 60 | 170 |
| Hispanic | 183 | 69 | 114 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 344 | 161 | 183 |
| Two or More Races | 45 | 18 | 27 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 26 | 12 | 14 |
| Total | 859 | 338 | 521 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Eastern Shore Community College is 41% and the transfer-out rate is 11%. The average financial aid amount is $5,280 and 50% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 41% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 11% |
| Retention Rate | 67% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $5,280 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 24 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 14 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 49 |