El Centro College



General Information

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  • Carnegie Classification:
  • Associate's--Public Urban-serving Multicampus
  • Religious Affiliation:
  • Not applicable
  • Federal Aid:
  • Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).


Enrollment (Fall 2008)

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  • Total enrollment:
  • 8114
  • Undergraduate enrollment:
  • 8114, 0
  • 8114
  • Undergraduate transfer-in enrollment:
  • 8114, 0
  • 8114
  • Graduate enrollment:
  • 8114, 0
  • 8114
  • Undergraduate attendance status (Full-time):
  • 20.00, 80
  • 20.00%
  • Undergraduate attendance status (Part-time):
  • 80, 20
  • 80%
  • Undergraduate student gender (Male):
  • 30.00, 70
  • 30.00%
  • Undergraduate attendance status (Female):
  • 70, 30
  • 70%

Undergraduate race/ethnicity

  • American Indian or Alaska Native:
  • 1.00, 99
  • 1.00%
  • Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander:
  • 5.00, 95
  • 5.00%
  • Black or African American:
  • 31.00, 69
  • 31.00%
  • Hispanic/Latino:
  • 31.00, 69
  • 31.00%
  • White:
  • 28.00, 72
  • 28.00%
  • Two or more races:
  • 3.00, 97
  • 3.00%
  • Race/ethnicity unknown:
  • 3.00, 97
  • 3.00%
  • Non-resident alien:
  • 1.00, 99
  • 1.00%

Undergraduate Student Age

  • 24 and under:
  • 0, 100
  • 0%
  • 25 and over:
  • 0, 100
  • 0%
  • Age unknown:
  • 3.00, 97
  • 3.00%

Age data are reported for Fall 2007.

Undergraduate Student Residence

  • In-state:
  • 3.00, 97
  • 3.00%
  • Out-of-state:
  • 3.00, 97
  • 3.00%
  • Foreign countries:
  • 3.00, 97
  • 3.00%
  • Unknown:
  • 3.00, 97
  • 3.00%

Residence data are reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates.

  • Graduate attendance status (Full-time):
  • 0, 100
  • 0%
  • Graduate attendance status (Part-time):
  • 0, 100
  • 0%

Estimated Student Expenses (Before Aid)

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Undergraduate academic year prices

Detailed Expenses 2008-2009 2007-2008 2006-2007
Tuition and fees
In-state $2,160 $2,160 $1,980
Out-state $3,450 $3,450 $3,180
Books and supplies $1,400 $1,200 $1,200
Living arrangement
Detailed Expenses 2008-2009 2007-2008 2006-2007
Room and board (Off Campus) $7,154 $7,010 $6,786
Other (Off Campus) $4,118 $3,992 $2,680
Other (Off Campus with Family) $4,118 $3,992 $2,680
Total Expenses 2008-2009 2007-2008 2006-2007
In-state
Off Campus $13,432 $13,162 $11,446
Off Campus with Family $6,278 $6,152 $4,660
Out-state
Off Campus $14,722 $14,452 $12,646
Off Campus with Family $7,568 $7,442 $5,860

Financial Aid

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Full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking students, 2007-2008

  • % of students receiving any financial aid:
  • 58.00, 42
  • 58%
  • % of students receiving grant aid by type:
  • 58.00,40.00,10.00,22.00
  • Total grants: 58%
    Federal: 40%
    State/Local: 10%
    Institutional: 22%
  • Average amount of grant aid received by type:
  • 2592,3233,637,613
  • Total grants: $7,075
    Federal: $3,233
    State/Local: $637
    Institutional: $613

Retention and Graduation Rates

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First-to-Second Year Retention Rates

Retention rates measure the percentage of first-time students who are seeking bachelor s degrees who return to the institution to continue their studies the following fall.

Retention Rates for First-Time Students Pursuing Bachelor s Degrees
  • Student retention (Full-time):
  • 43.00, 57
  • 43%
  • Student retention (Part-time):
  • 32.00, 68
  • 32%

Percentage of Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2007 and Returned in Fall 2008

Overall Graduation Rate and Transfer-Out Rate

The overall graduation rate is also known as the "Student Right to Know" or IPEDS graduation rate. It tracks the progress of students who began their studies as full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking students to see if they complete a degree or other award such as a certificate within 150% of "normal time" for completing the program in which they are enrolled.

Some institutions also report a transfer-out rate, which is the percentage of the full-time, first-time students who transferred to another institution.

Note that not all students at the institution are tracked for these rates. Students who have already attended another postsecondary institution, or who began their studies on a part-time basis, are not tracked for this rate.

Overall Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates for Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002
  • Overall graduation rate:
  • 33.00, 67
  • 33%
  • Transfer-out rate*:

Percentage of Full-time, First-Time Students Who Graduated or Transferred Out Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program

(*) Not all institutions report transfer-out rates.

Bachelor s Degree Graduation Rates

Bachelor s degree graduation rates measure the percentage of entering students beginning their studies full-time and are planning to get a bachelor s degree and who complete their degree program within a specified amount of time.

6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor s Degrees
  • (!)Black or African American:
  • 4.00, 96
  • 4%
  • Hispanic/Latino:
  • 11.00, 89
  • 11%
  • White:
  • 7.00, 93
  • 7%

Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program

(!) Interpret data with caution. There are insufficient cases for a reliable estimate.
One or more categories are not present in the race/ethnicity graph because of an insufficient number of cases.

Programs/Majors

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Completions 2007-2008

Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies

ProgramAssociate1 to <2 year Certificate
Hispanic-American,Puerto Rican & Mexican-American/Chicano Studies1-
Category total1-

Business, management, marketing, and related support services

ProgramAssociate1 to <2 year Certificate
Accounting28
Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations41
Business Administration and Management, General710
Business/Commerce, General2-
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry-1
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary1-
Management Information Systems, General20
Receptionist-1
Category total1821

Computer and information sciences and support services

ProgramAssociate1 to <2 year Certificate
Computer Programming/Programmer, General42
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications313
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician15
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design14
Category total924

Health professions and related clinical sciences

ProgramAssociate1 to <2 year Certificate
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist71
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician14-
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician182
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)-86
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician4-
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training-17
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist-1
Medical/Clinical Assistant-20
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)231-
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer21-
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist9-
Surgical Technology/Technologist-13
Category total304140

Legal professions and studies

ProgramAssociate1 to <2 year Certificate
Legal Assistant/Paralegal55-
Category total55-

Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities

ProgramAssociate1 to <2 year Certificate
General Studies79-
Category total79-

Multi/interdisciplinary studies

ProgramAssociate1 to <2 year Certificate
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other6-
Category total6-

Personal and culinary services

ProgramAssociate1 to <2 year Certificate
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef98
Culinary Arts/Chef Training1814
Category total2722

Science technologies/technicians

ProgramAssociate1 to <2 year Certificate
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician10
Category total1-

Security and protective services

ProgramAssociate1 to <2 year Certificate
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies11
Category total11

Visual and performing arts

ProgramAssociate1 to <2 year Certificate
Fashion/Apparel Design121
Interior Design103
Music, General2-
Category total244
Grand total525212

Accreditation

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Institutional Accreditation

Agency Periods of Accreditation Status
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges1968-01-01-Accredited

Specialized Accreditation

Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology1985-01-01-Accredited
National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission1976-06-01-Accredited
National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission1996-05-01-Accredited