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East Central Community College

Decatur, MS·Public·1,584 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 1,584 students.

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Accept
1,584
Students
$5,770
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$33,000
Earnings
10 yr
$4,481
Debt

About This School

East Central Community College is a public institution located in Decatur, Mississippi with approximately 1,584 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $5,770 per year. Typical graduates earn $33,000 within 10 years of enrollment.

East Central Community College (ECCC) is a public community college in Decatur, Mississippi. ECCC serves a five-county district: Leake, Neshoba, Newton, Scott and Winston counties. It opened in September 1928.

This small Mississippi community college is a genuinely affordable option — graduates leave with a median debt of just $4,481, which is remarkably low and limits financial risk for students uncertain about their path. The $5,770 average annual net price makes it one of the more accessible starting points in the region, especially for students in its five-county service area. That said, median earnings of $33,000 a decade after enrollment suggest limited long-term earning power, so it's best suited as a stepping stone to a four-year transfer or a specific local career, not a standalone credential for high-income fields.

Founded
1928
Setting
Remote rural

Popular Programs

Health Professions11%
Business & Marketing7%
Computer Science2%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Trent KellyTim Anderson

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$3,865
Out-of-State Tuition
$5,965
Avg Net Price
$5,770
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants40%
Median debt at graduation$4,481

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$33,000
after enrollment
Median Debt
$4,481
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$4,481
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$27,300
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$33,000
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 7.4x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White53%
Black29%
Hispanic/Latino6%
Asian1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,584 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

East Central Community College

15738 Highway 15

Decatur, MS 39327-0129

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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