El Paso Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)
El Paso Community College is a public community college in El Paso, Texas, with about 24,214 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $3,206 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $4,080. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (80.2%) and Race/ethnicity unknown (11.3%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $4,080
- 2024 Average Net Price: $3,206 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 24,214 31.4% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 24.17%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
- First-Generation Students: 48.7%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 12.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 48.9%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 43,379
- Room & Board: $10,179 annual estimate
El Paso Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about El Paso Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is El Paso Community College?
El Paso Community College is located in El Paso, TX (ZIP 79925-6507).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is El Paso Community College public or private?
El Paso Community College is a Public institution.
How much does El Paso Community College cost?
Published tuition: $4,080 in-state, $6,630 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $3,206.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $2,509 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $2,792 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $5,298 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $7,892 |
| $110,001+ | $9,353 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $16,320.
How big is El Paso Community College?
Total enrollment: 24,214 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 43,379 students.
About 31% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at El Paso Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 24.17%.
First-year retention: 62.7%.
What do graduates of El Paso Community College earn?
Median earnings: $28,765 six years after entry; $35,212 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $6,566.
36.55% of students receive Pell grants.
What is El Paso Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (1,507 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (273 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (205 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies (161 completions)
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels (153 completions)
- Psychology, General (144 completions)
- General Studies (126 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (123 completions)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (109 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (82 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is El Paso Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 24.17%; median earnings $35,212 at 10 years; net price $3,206. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$4,080
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at El Paso Community College was $4,080.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$3,206
2024 Value
In 2024 El Paso Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $3,206.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$12,824 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$3,206 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$16,320 4-Year In-State Tuition
$26,520 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$10,179 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,291 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$15,550 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$62,200 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for El Paso Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
36.55% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
1.62% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.10%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at El Paso Community College was 0.10%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for El Paso Community College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $2,094 | $3,654 | $3,697 |
| 2014 | $2,094 | $3,654 | $3,364 |
| 2015 | $2,386 | $4,042 | $3,355 |
| 2016 | $2,746 | $4,522 | $3,832 |
| 2017 | $2,746 | $4,522 | $4,581 |
| 2018 | $3,010 | $4,858 | $2,622 |
| 2019 | $3,010 | $4,858 | $4,594 |
| 2020 | $3,274 | $5,314 | $3,848 |
| 2021 | $3,274 | $5,314 | $3,767 |
| 2022 | $3,274 | $5,314 | $4,725 |
| 2023 | $3,274 | $5,314 | $4,154 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
El Paso Community College reported total enrollment of about 24,214 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 43% male and 57% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (80.2%), Race/ethnicity unknown (11.3%), and White (4.5%). About 36.55% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 48.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
31.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at El Paso Community College in 2024 is 24,214 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 43,379 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
62.7%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 80.2%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
10.70% 100% Completion Time
24.17% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 10.70% of students graduating from El Paso Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 34% male / 66% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 44% male / 56% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 13% male / 87% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for El Paso Community College.
Return on Investment
$6,566 Median Student Debt
$35,212 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
18.65% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
2645.79% Return on Investment
1.9 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for El Paso Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 90 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 1,507 completions
2. Business Administration and Management, General: 273 completions
3. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 205 completions
4. Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 161 completions
5. Teacher Education, Multiple Levels: 153 completions
6. Psychology, General: 144 completions
7. General Studies: 126 completions
8. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 123 completions
9. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 109 completions
Most popular programs at El Paso Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for El Paso Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for El Paso Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 48.9%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,687
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,758
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
El Paso Community College is a public institution located in El Paso, TX, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Enrollment is approximately 24,214 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (80.2%), Race/ethnicity unknown (11.3%), White (4.5%). The 150%-time completion rate is 24.17%. Approximately 36.55% of students receive Pell Grants. About 48.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Location
El Paso, TX 79925-6507
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 24.17% graduation rate at El Paso Community College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 90 distinct degree programs, El Paso Community College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is El Paso Community College located?
El Paso Community College is located in El Paso, TX.
How much does El Paso Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $4,080 and average net price is $3,206 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $10,179 annually.
What is the student body demographics at El Paso Community College?
El Paso Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 43,379 students, Hispanic or Latino (80.2%), Race/ethnicity unknown (11.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend El Paso Community College?
About 48.7% of students at El Paso Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of El Paso Community College earn?
Median earnings are $28,765 six years after entry and $35,212 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at El Paso Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 24.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do El Paso Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $6,566.
Is El Paso Community College public or private?
El Paso Community College is a public institution located in El Paso, TX.
Is El Paso Community College an HBCU?
No. El Paso Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is El Paso Community College a tribal college?
No. El Paso Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is El Paso Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—El Paso Community College reports 80.2% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is El Paso Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for El Paso Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Texas college costs
- Texas colleges by ROI
- Texas trade schools profile
- El Paso, Texas city profile
- Southwest regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Texas
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.