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Dallas College

Dallas College

Dallas, TX, USA

El Centro College is a public, 2-year institution established in Dallas, Texas. The college is a Hispanic-Serving Institution and a member of the Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities. Students attending ECC have a wide variety of choices in degree programs, but the school is especially centralized on their Nursing, Allied Health, Fashion Design, Interior Design, Information Technology, and Culinary programs. The school is also home to the Texas-A&M Chevron Engineering Academy, where Engineering students have the opportunity to enroll in classes taught by Texas A&M faculty before transitioning to the Texas A&M University in College Station to complete a 4-year degree.

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
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city

Admissions Requirements

Transcript
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No

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
99%
Out-Of-State Students
2%

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
69,171
Total Number of Undergrads
69,171
Academic Calendar

Semester

See your fit
Classroom Sizes

Student:Faculty Ratio
25:1
US National: 21:1

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Key Financial Stats

Average Net Price
$4,373
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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.
$4,050
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.
$6,000
Additional Costs
Books and Supplies
$440

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.
24%
Average Aid Per Year
$5,178
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.
24%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,806
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$1,730

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.
8%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$4,591
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.
$6,086
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.
$91

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
40%
60%
Student Organizations
38
Size of Town
Major city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups is not checked
No
On Campus Women's Center
On Campus Women's Center is not checked
No

Housing

On-campus living required of freshman
No

Athletics

Varsity Athletics Association
NJCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is not checked
No
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is not checked
No

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$34,100

What Students Are Saying

I rate my school a 10. El Centro has plans made easy. Classes are awsome.
Charlotte from Dallas, TX
El Centro is a great school the teachers are friendly and the staff helps you with anything you need or want.
Kameron from Dallas, TX
el centro helps their students reach success. with great professors and a friendly staff, it is a great school to be part of. the tutors, mentors, and advisory staff there are always helpful.
Abigail from Dallas, TX