Eastern Shore Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Eastern Shore Community College is a public community college in Melfa, Virginia, enrolling about 495 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $2,495 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $5,082. Student demographics in federal data include Black or African American (37.6%) and White (31.5%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $5,082
- 2024 Average Net Price: $2,495 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 495 35.4% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 41.07%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 62.9%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 2.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 3.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 40.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,104
- Room & Board: $5,907 annual estimate
Eastern Shore Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Eastern Shore Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Eastern Shore Community College?
Eastern Shore Community College is located in Melfa, VA (ZIP 23410).
Is Eastern Shore Community College public or private?
Eastern Shore Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Eastern Shore Community College cost?
Published tuition: $5,082 in-state, $11,520 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $2,495.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $2,054 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $1,726 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $3,793 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $20,328.
How big is Eastern Shore Community College?
Total enrollment: 495 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,104 students.
About 35% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Eastern Shore Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 41.07%.
First-year retention: 67.4%.
What do graduates of Eastern Shore Community College earn?
Median earnings: $30,763 six years after entry; $32,418 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
40.42% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Eastern Shore Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (36 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (23 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (23 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other (21 completions)
- Child Care Provider/Assistant (20 completions)
- Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician (15 completions)
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (14 completions)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (13 completions)
- Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician (13 completions)
- Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other (13 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Eastern Shore Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 41.07%; median earnings $32,418 at 10 years; net price $2,495. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$5,082
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Eastern Shore Community College was $5,082.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$2,495
2024 Value
In 2024 Eastern Shore Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $2,495.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$9,980 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$2,495 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$20,328 4-Year In-State Tuition
$46,080 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$5,907 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,213 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$12,202 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$48,808 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Eastern Shore Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
40.42% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Eastern Shore Community College was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
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 Eastern Shore 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 | $3,945 | $9,795 | $5,550 |
| 2014 | $4,145 | $10,185 | $5,183 |
| 2015 | $4,395 | $10,233 | $5,272 |
| 2016 | $4,538 | $10,436 | $5,278 |
| 2017 | $4,688 | $10,616 | $4,887 |
| 2018 | $4,800 | $10,728 | $4,766 |
| 2019 | $4,800 | $10,803 | $5,901 |
| 2020 | $4,800 | $10,803 | $4,116 |
| 2021 | $4,800 | $10,803 | $3,812 |
| 2022 | $4,800 | $10,803 | $5,144 |
| 2023 | $4,938 | $10,941 | $4,975 |
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
Eastern Shore Community College reported total enrollment of about 495 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 35% male and 65% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (37.6%), White (31.5%), and Hispanic or Latino (21.4%). About 40.42% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 62.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
35.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Eastern Shore Community College in 2024 is 495 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,104 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
67.4%
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 Black or African American at 37.6%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
25.00% 100% Completion Time
41.07% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 25.00% of students graduating from Eastern Shore 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: 36% male / 64% female
- Welding Technology/Welder: 96% male / 4% female
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 4% male / 96% 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: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Eastern Shore Community College.
Return on Investment
$32,418 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
3148.30% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for Eastern Shore Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 19 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 36 completions
2. Welding Technology/Welder: 23 completions
3. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 23 completions
4. Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other: 21 completions
5. Child Care Provider/Assistant: 20 completions
6. Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician: 15 completions
7. Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 14 completions
8. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 13 completions
9. Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician: 13 completions
Most popular programs at Eastern Shore Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Eastern Shore Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Eastern Shore Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 40.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,214
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $11,897
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Eastern Shore Community College is a public institution located in Melfa, VA, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Welding Technology/Welder, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. Enrollment is approximately 495 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (37.6%), White (31.5%), Hispanic or Latino (21.4%). The 150%-time completion rate is 41.07%. Approximately 40.42% of students receive Pell Grants. About 62.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Location
Melfa, VA 23410
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Eastern Shore Community College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Eastern Shore Community College located?
Eastern Shore Community College is located in Melfa, VA.
How much does Eastern Shore Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $5,082 and average net price is $2,495 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $5,907 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Eastern Shore Community College?
Eastern Shore Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,104 students, Black or African American (37.6%), White (31.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Eastern Shore Community College?
About 62.9% of students at Eastern Shore Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Eastern Shore Community College earn?
Median earnings are $30,763 six years after entry and $32,418 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Eastern Shore Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 41.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Eastern Shore Community College public or private?
Eastern Shore Community College is a public institution located in Melfa, VA.
Is Eastern Shore Community College an HBCU?
No. Eastern Shore Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Eastern Shore Community College a tribal college?
No. Eastern Shore Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Eastern Shore Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Eastern Shore Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 21.4%).
Is Eastern Shore Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Eastern Shore 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
- Virginia college costs
- Virginia colleges by ROI
- Virginia trade schools profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Virginia
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.