El Paso Community College
About El Paso Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
El Paso Community College teaches on the Texas border with Mexico and is a Hispanic-Serving Institution where most students are the first in their family at college. Business, criminal justice and psychology are among its largest programs.
Founded
1972
Location
El Paso, Texas
Students
24,214
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
24.2%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$4,080
Out-of-state: $6,630
Avg Net Price
$3,206
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$35,212
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
24.2% complete their degree within three years
Retention
62.7%
Transfer Out
14%
Teaching Quality
22:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
48.9%
$/Student
$5.8K
Class Size
Large
The 24.2% graduation rate is below average, but 62.7% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$4,080
In-State
$6,630
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,291
Total Cost of Attendance
$13,337
After Financial Aid
$3,206
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$2,509
Receive Grants
36.6%
Take Loans
1.6%
Tuition is $4,080/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $3,206.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at El Paso Community College fund their education.
While in School
36.6%
Get Grants
Free money
1.6%
Take Loans
Must repay
$18,863
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$6,566
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$70/mo
Monthly Payment
0.1%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $6,566, and less than 0.1% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends El Paso Community College.
Gender
57.2%
Female
43%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
24,214
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
48.7%
First-Gen
22 yrs
Avg Age
16.2%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 57% of the student body. 48.7% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
City: Large
Campus Quick Facts
24,214
Students
community
Institution
Large
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
Yes
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
El Paso Community College fields 3 varsity teams with 67 student athletes.
Division
NJCAA
Division I
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
3
Biggest: Baseball
Student Athletes
67
45 men, 22 women
Athletes by Gender
67% / 33%
45
Men
22
Women
2
Men's Teams
2
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of El Paso Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$35,212
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$24K
1637 grads
1yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
—
247 grads
Criminal Justice and Corrections
$26K
177 grads
1yr Earnings
Psychology, General
$21K
176 grads
1yr Earnings
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
$19K
143 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$80K
133 grads
1yr Earnings
Median earnings are $35K ten years after enrollment. Choosing a high-demand major can significantly boost your earning potential from here.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.