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Eastern Shore Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Rural: Remote
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 16 to 1
Students retention rate 62%
On-time graduation rate 37%

Located in Melfa, Virginia, Eastern Shore Community College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Eastern Shore Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Eastern Shore Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Eastern Shore Community College is reported to be 37%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Virginia state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 67% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 62% at Eastern Shore Community College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,800

Cost of attendance at Eastern Shore Community College in 2022 for students from Virginia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Virginia's average $14,223
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$10,803

Cost of attendance at Eastern Shore Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Virginia's average $33,092
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 65 of freshman students at Eastern Shore Community College received on average $3,409 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$3,409
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 36 52% $1,993 $71,735
Other Federal Grant 41 59% $2,586 $106,020
State Grant/Scholarships 32 46% $686 $21,964
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 20 29% $1,271 $25,423
Total Grant & Scholarships 45 65% $3,409 $153,407

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Eastern Shore Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Eastern Shore Community College students is 36.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 50.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 24.1%.

36.8%

  • African American 21.4% 3 students
  • white 48.3% 14 students
  • hispanic 33.3% 3 students

Service Offerings

Eastern Shore Community College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Eastern Shore Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families

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