East Central Community College

East Central Community College Overview

East Central Community College is a public, state school in the rural setting of Decatur, MS. East Central Community College was founded in 1928 and the school enrolls around 2,281 students a year, including 2,281 undergrad students. East Central Community College ensures housing for students. Most students live in off campus housing.

Student Activities at East Central Community College

Love music or performing? Join a campus band, sing in a chorus, or perform with one of the school's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? East Central Community College students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

East Central Community College does not have any greek life opportunties.

Planning to play sports? East Central Community College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at East Central Community College on the Student Life page.

2022 East Central Community College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
In-State Tuition	$2,860
Out-of-State	$4,960

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Is East Central Community College a Good School?

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Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions difficulty, admitted student statistics, tuition, and financial aid can give you a sense of how selective a school is.

Let's take a look at these areas to get a clearer view of what East Central Community College offers and if the college seems like a good fit for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at East Central Community College

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. Retention measures how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for East Central Community College Grads

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Check with East Central Community College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Tuition and Financial Aid at East Central Community College

Tuition cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

For information on East Central Community College's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at East Central Community College.

Based on this information, how does East Central Community College sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is East Central Community College a good school for you?

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Where is East Central Community College Located?

East Central Community College is located in the rural setting of Decatur, MS.

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