School Description

Provided by Eastfield College

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.

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Eastfield College

From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

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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Quick Facts

Location:
Southwest
Setting:
Large Town Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Full Time Students:
52%
Athletic Programs:
Unavailable
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 2,880
Students Receiving Aid:
38%
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Students

General
Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 52%
Part-Time 48%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 49%
Hispanic 22%
African-American 21%
Other 4%
Asian 4%
Geography
In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 99%
Out-of-State 1%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Texas 99%
Georgia 0%
Colorado 0%
Arizona 0%
Illinois 0%
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%  

Degree Programs at Eastfield College

Associate's Level Majors

Certificate Programs at Eastfield College

Career Education Majors

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