School Overview
Based out of El Paso, Texas, El Paso Community College was founded in June of 1969. The college encompasses five local campuses and also offers classes at Fort Bliss, a nearby Army base.
EPCC’s baseball, softball, and cross country teams (all known as the Tejenos) belong to the National Junior College Athletic Association. They compete in both Region V and the Western Junior College Athletic Conference.
General Information
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Admission Office Box 20500 El Paso, TX 79998 (915) 831-2580 Fax: (915) 831-2161 Contact: Daryle Hendry Director of Admissions |
Main Address PO Box 20500 El Paso, TX 79998 (915) 831-2000 www.epcc.edu |
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Size Degree-seeking undergrads: 23,350 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $15 |
Admissions Policies/Requirements
Observes TASP requirements. Nelson-Denny Reading Test, institutional math test and minimum GPA required for admission to health programs. |
College Majors
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Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies Women’s Studies A Arts, Visual & Performing Art – General A Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology A Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting A,C Communications & Journalism Communications/Rhetoric A Communications Technologies Communications Technologies – General A Computer & Information Sciences Computer Programming – General A Education Elementary Education A Engineering Engineering – General A Engineering Technologies Drafting and Design Technology A,C English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General A Family & Consumer Sciences Child Care Management A,C Foreign Language & Literature Foreign Language & Literature – General A Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technology A History History – General A Law & Legal Studies Court Reporting A Liberal Arts & Sciences Liberal Arts & Sciences A Mathematics Mathematics – General A Mechanic & Repair Technologies Automotive Technology C Parks, Recreation & Fitness Health/Physical Fitness A Personal & Culinary Services Culinary Arts/Related Services A,C Physical Sciences Chemistry A Psychology Psychology – General A Security & Protective Services Corrections A,C Social Sciences Political Science/Government A |
Degrees, certificates and diplomas for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
El Paso Community College Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (915) 831-2000 |
| Website: | www.epcc.edu |
| Type of School: | 2-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | www.epcc.edu/Admissions/enrollment-checklist |
| Address: | 9050 Viscount Blvd, El Paso, TX 79925-6507 |
| Setting: | City: Large |
| Campus Housing: | No |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 29,080 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | % |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 25 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 20,597 (71% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $3,010 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $4,858 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 85% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $6,806 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
El Paso Community College Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at El Paso Community College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Architecture and Related Services | 1 | ||||
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 1 | ||||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 5 | 5 | |||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 4 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 3 | 4 | |||
| Construction Trades | 2 | ||||
| Education | 2 | ||||
| Engineering | 5 | ||||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 3 | 3 | |||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | ||||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 1 | 2 | |||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | 1 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 13 | 19 | |||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 4 | 3 | |||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 2 | 2 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 2 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 6 | 2 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 2 | ||||
| Personal and Culinary Services | 4 | 2 | |||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 2 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 3 | ||||
| Precision Production | 2 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 3 | 7 | |||
| Grand total | 49 | 77 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at El Paso Community College and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $3,010 |
| Out-of-state | $4,858 |
| Books and supplies | $1,111 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $0 |
| Out-of-state | $0 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Any student financial aid | 2,492 | 85% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 2,402 | 82% | $6,806 |
| Student loan aid | 124 | 4% | $3,919 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Grant or scholarship aid | 21,137 | 73% | $4,154 |
| Federal student loans | 914 | 3% | $4,650 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for El Paso Community College. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled El Paso Community College students.
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
El Paso Community College Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 29,080 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 29,080 |
| Graduate enrollment | 0 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
El Paso Community College Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Dietetics (DIETT) - Dietetic Technician Program
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
- Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
- Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers
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