El Centro College, Dallas (ECC)
Dallas, TX| Region: | Southwest |
|---|---|
| Setting: | Large City Setting |
| Type: | Public |
| Affiliation: | Not applicable |
| Size: | Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad) |
| Website: | www.elcentrocollege.edu |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | No |
| Parking Permit Required: | No |
| Selectivity: | Open Admissions |
| In-State Tuition: | $2,490 |
| Out-of-State Tuition: | $3,960 |
| Retention Rate: | 48% |
| Enrollment: | 20,288 |
| Year Established: | 1966 |
About ECC
In addition to standard community college programs, El Centro College offers various courses designed for specific student groups.
Part of the Dallas Community College District in Dallas, Texas, El Centro College grants associate’s degrees that help lead to a transfer to a four-year university.
Primarily offered in the liberal arts and sciences these degree programs include such fields as art, history, psychology and math. El Centro also awards two-year degrees that qualify one for immediate employment in such fields as nursing, radiology, business and the paralegal field.
El Centro also offers programs tailored to specific groups. Part of the Continuing Education division, these include a series of courses which are conducted in Spanish for the Latino population and a program for senior adults. There are also two programs specifically created for special needs and disabled populations.
Also through its continuing education branch, El Centro provides classes in basic education, such as GED-prep and ESL, as well as workforce development classes, certificates in such fields as mediation and classes for personal enrichment.
El Centro also offers various methods of study within some of its departments. Evening, weekend, online, hybrid and television courses make enrollment possible for students in different locations and with all kinds of lifestyles.
Student services at El Centro College include counseling, academic advising, learning assistance, career development and financial aid for those who qualify. Contact El Centro for more information.
ECC Ratings & Reviews
Overall School Rating:
Rated 4.5 of 5 Stars 7 Reviews
86% of students gave El Centro College, Dallas 5 stars overall.
Student Ratings
Edith Mata-Valdez Student at This School - Grad Year 2012
Overall, I enjoyed my experiences at this college. They have a variety of classes which you can take online or on campus. When I attended my first class, I was really nervous. The professors and students were so nice and helped me out. They showed me where my classes were and the computer labs. My economics teacher gave me some encouraging words the first day of class. She helped me realize that college is not as hard and scary as people make it to be. If you are dedicated and work hard you will do good and ace all your classes. My advice for prospective students would be that it is definitely a good choice. It is cheaper and really flexible with your schedule.
marleni Burgos Student at This School - Grad Year 2013
The school is great. The school is big enough fo its population. Everything is near by, parking lot, restaurants, stores, museum, train station. park and many other places. Maintenance is always good.i would recommend this school. There are a lot of resources inside the school. People are very helpful and the school has a great reputation among other school which is great!. The school also gives FREE DART passes for El Centro students.
ECC Location
El Centro College, Dallas
801 Main Street
Dallas, TX 75202
Getting Around ECC
Walkability
Excellent walkability. You do not need a car for this area.
Transit
Excellent transit. This area has plenty of convenient public transportation.
Weather
Seasonal average temperatures for Dallas, TX
ECC Students
| Total Students | 20,288 |
|---|
Ethnic Diversity:
- Latino: 32%
- African American: 33%
- Caucasian: 25%
- American Indian or Alaska native: 1%
- Asian: 5%
- Unknown and Other: 4%
| Latino | 32% |
|---|---|
| African American | 33% |
| Caucasian | 25% |
| American Indian or Alaska native | 1% |
| Asian | 5% |
| Unknown and Other | 4% |
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