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Overview
El Paso Community College is a 2-year community college based in El Paso, Texas. The school operates five campuses and offers courses throughout the El Paso and Hudspeth counties. EPCC has an open admissions policy and offers programs for professional certification or associate’s degrees. Students can receive college credit for life experiences.
Average Net Price:
$4,594
Campus Setting:
Major city
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $3,274 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $5,314 |
Additional Costs
| Books and Supplies | $1290 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
35%
Average Aid Per Year
$8,026
35%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$7,197
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$3,025
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
42%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$2229
75%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$7,197
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$44,296,472
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$996,722
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
2%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$4,141
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$4,685
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$55
Students receiving federal loans
2%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,040
Average Other Loans Per Year
$3,984
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
2 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
1235
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Associate's
Total Number of Students
24,398
Total Number of Undergrads
24,398
0
100
22%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
Student:Faculty Ratio
21:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- Honors Program
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
76
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
49
Countries Represented
34
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
49%
Student Organizations
46
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Tejanos and Tejanas
Varsity Athletics Association
NJCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
39
Total Female Athletes
24
Intramural Sports
3
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Cross Country
- Other
Sports Team (Women)
- Cross Country
- Softball
- Other
El Paso Community College Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
No
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$31,700
Top 5 Cities
El Paso
Dallas
San Antonio
Austin
Houston
Top 5 Employers
US Army
El Paso Community College
The University of Texas at El Paso
City of El Paso
ADP
Top 5 Sectors
Operations
Sales
Healthcare Services
Education
Business Development
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$4,685
Loan Default Rate
11%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$55
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingIt is a great place to start. The educators are very knowledgable and I feel that I have gotten a lot out of the classes I have taken thus far.
Ashley from El Paso, TX
El Paso Community College is the best place to start. It is a great place to start if you are a student who does not qualify for financial aid. It offers many different associates degrees, and you can obtain it in two years or less.
Cecilia from El Paso, TX
I have learned a lot of new and interesting things and I'm pretty sure I will still keep learning a lot more.
Nancy from El Paso
El Paso Community College is the best place to start your education. It is an small college where you can feel like if you were in your house. This college offers you the opportunity to work here and save some money for college.
Veronica from Fabens, TX
El Paso community college: The Best Place to start. Great ambiance. The proffesors also give class in interesting ways.
Jonathan from El Paso, TX
I learned a lot, both in the classes I took, and about what to expect with a college class.
Wyatt from Hesperia, CA
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