Why Choose East Central Community College

Why Choose East Central Community College?

  • No. 1 in Mississippi four straight years--and six out of the last eight years--for academic performance of students who transfer to one of the state’s eight public, four-year universities.
     
  • Nationally recognized for the graduation rate of students.
     
  • One of the most affordable colleges in Mississippi for tuition and fees.
     
  • Ranked among the top 30 community colleges in the United States for both quality and affordability in a study by AffordableColleges.com.
     
  • Named a 2021 "Best for Vets" college by Military Times.
     
  • Nearly 60% of first-time, full-time entering freshmen receive institutional scholarship aid.
     
  • New degree programs in Diesel Equipment Technology, CyberSecurity Technology, and Criminal Justice Technology.
     
  • Average class size of only 19 students.
     
  • Four-day class schedule allows students to attend classes Monday through Thursday, with Friday devoted to learning and studying opportunities.
     
  • Home to the nation’s largest community college Phi Beta Lambda Chapter.
     
  • Highest percentage of students living in on-campus housing among all Mississippi community colleges.
     
  • All men’s residence halls recently remodeled; new three-story women's residence hall recently opened.
     
  • Renovated Mabry Cafeteria offers an array of dining and healthy food options in a restaurant-style setting.
     
  • Warrior Wellness program provides numerous fitness opportunities and programs throughout the year in the recently updated Wellness Center.
     
  • Offers 10 varsity sports, including baseball, men's and women's basketball, football, men's golf, men's and women's soccer, softball, and men's and women's tennis.
     
  • Ranked No. 27 in the nation among two-year colleges in preparing students to transfer to a four-year school or turn an Associate Degree into a successful career, according to LendingTree.com.
     
  • One of 150 institutions nominated for the 2021 $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the signature recognition of high achievement and performance among community colleges in the United States.