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El Paso Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Large
Student to faculty ratio 24 to 1
Students retention rate 60%
On-time graduation rate 21%

Located in El Paso, Texas, EPCC 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 El Paso 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.

El Paso 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 EPCC is reported to be 21%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Texas state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 40% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at EPCC is 60% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Texas is 68%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at EPCC do not continue their studies after the first year.


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

In-State Tuition & Fees

$3,274

Cost of attendance at El Paso Community College in 2022 for students from Texas.

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

Texas's average $7,907
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$5,314

Cost of attendance at El Paso 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.

Texas's average $17,011
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 84 of freshman students at El Paso Community College received on average $8,077 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.

$8,077
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 1,587 74% $7,010 $11,125,498
Other Federal Grant 1,704 80% $7,205 $12,277,644
State Grant/Scholarships 1,017 48% $2,128 $2,164,463
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 41 2% $2,731 $111,965
Total Grant & Scholarships 1,802 84% $8,077 $14,554,072

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of El Paso 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 El Paso Community College students is 20.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 23.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 17.6%.

20.9%

  • African American 15.4% 6 students
  • white 22.5% 38 students
  • unknown 28.4% 31 students
  • hispanic 20.5% 517 students
  • International Students 26.7% 12 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

El Paso Community College provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

El Paso 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

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training