East Central Community College
East Central Community College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Decatur, MS. It offers 46 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1939 - Current).
Important Academic Statistics
Total 2,785 students attended East Central Community College in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 80 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 107 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 219 (full-time) and 138 (part-time).
The graduation rate of East Central Community College is 36% and transfer-out rate is 15%. The retention rate is 60% at the school.
| Student Population | 2,785 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 36% |
| Number of Faculty | 187 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of East Central Community College is $6,090
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
56% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $6,757 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $6,090 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Amount | $6,757 |
Offered Certificate Programs
East Central Community College offers 24 career programs for 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 127 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Years Certificate | 24 | 0 | 127 |
| Total | 24 | 0 | 127 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at East Central Community College are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 127 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 2,785 students have enrolled into East Central Community College. By gender, 1,207 male and 1,578 female students are attending the school.
There are 1,320 White (47.40%), 967 Black/African American (34.72%), 220 Hispanic (7.90%), 9 Asian (0.32%), and 486 students with other races. 22 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,785 | 1,207 | 1,578 |
| American Indian/Native American | 121 | 50 | 71 |
| Asian | 9 | 3 | 6 |
| Black/African American | 967 | 433 | 534 |
| Hispanic | 220 | 109 | 111 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| White | 1,320 | 550 | 770 |
| Two More | 83 | 25 | 58 |
| Un-Known | 40 | 21 | 19 |
| Non-resident Alien | 22 | 15 | 7 |
Directory Information
- 15738 Highway 15, Decatur, MS
- 601-635-2111
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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