The mission of Eastfield College is to provide educational opportunities through high-quality instruction, services and programs in an environment conducive to student success in academic, technical, occupational, and continuing education. Our purpose is to develop responsible citizenship, to value diversity and cultural enrichment, and to be accountable and adaptable.
Goals
Eastfield College will:
1. Provide access for all students & help them achieve their educational goals by offering a broad range of instructional & student support services including counseling & guidance.
2. Assist students in obtaining freshman- & sophomore-level knowledge & skills leading to employment, and/or an associate degree and/or prepare them for transfer to baccalaureate degree- granting institutions.
3. Assist students in obtaining knowledge, skills, & services necessary to obtain a certificate and/or applied associate degree & to succeed in technical-occupational careers.
4. Provide literacy, developmental education, & English for Speakers of Other Languages programs to prepare students to participate successfully in further academic & Career opportunities.
5. Assist students seeking training for advancement in their current field, training for entry-level job skills, retraining for employment or personal enrichment through comprehensive continuing education & workforce training.
6. Develop education partnerships with business, industry, government entities, & civic organizations to enhance economic development.
7. Provide all students with personal, social, & cultural enrichment opportunities & encourage them to exercise their rights & responsibilities as citizens.
8. Employ a qualified, diverse staff & provide opportunities for professional development for staff members to enhance their skills & abilities.
9. Continuously study, analyze, & appraise the college's purposes, procedures, programs & organization to enhance institutional effectiveness.
Eastfield College is a community college of the Dallas County Community College District (DCCCD), located in Mesquite, Texas (USA). The school was founded in 1970 and features an enrollment of over 10,000 students.
The school offers a variety of classes in areas such as Mathematics, English, foreign languages (French, German, Spanish and Japanese), Photography, Business and Fine Arts, various Science courses, Social Science, Child Development, Criminal Justice and a variety of classes in Auto Body, Automotive Technology, CAD, Heating and Air Conditioning and Journalism.
The Don Ellis Library and Collection, which includes his instruments and Grammy for The French Connection are permanently set at Eastfield.
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-District | In-State | Out-of-State |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 990 | $ 1,800 | $ 2,880 |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,901 | 28% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 1,014 | 15% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 954 | 9% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 1,883 | 5% | |
Any Aid: |
38% |
