Eastfield College
Location and Contact Information
3737 Motley DrMesquite, TX 75150-2099
USA
Main Tel: (972) 860-7002
Web Site
The campus is in a large suburb.
Overview
Eastfield College was established in 1970 and is part of the County Community College District (CCCD). The campus is located in Mesquite, Texas. The college offers a number of degree and certificate programs. Some of the academic departments of Eastfield College are business administration, automotive technology, geographic information systems, and computer information technology. Scholarships offered by the college are the Eastfield College Academy of Science and Technology Scholarship, Oscar Blair Memorial Scholarship, Eastfield College SECC Scholarship, and many more.
Eastfield College has numerous student organizations and clubs including the Anime Society, Baptist Student Ministry, Basketball Booster Club, Communications Club, Eastfield Alliance for Social Tolerance, Journalism Club, Phi Theta Kappa, Sigma Kappa Delta, and Spanish Club.
The sports teams of Eastfield College are known as the Harvesters and compete in the NJCAA Division III. The men’s teams include baseball, tennis, and basketball. The women’s teams include volleyball, soccer, and tennis.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in engineering technician, mechanics and repair, and liberal arts.
- Large number of students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Racially diverse student body.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Distance learning is available.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 2,280 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,630 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,400 |
Financial Aid
Eastfield participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 45% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 41% | $4,037 |
| Institutional Grant | 10% | $972 |
| Federal Grant | 36% | $3,668 |
| Pell Grant | 36% | $3,559 |
| Other Federal Grant | 6% | $668 |
| State or Local Grant | 16% | $1,439 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 4% | $3,370 |
| Federal Loan | 3% | $4,374 |
| Other Loan | 1% | $357 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Eastfield College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brookhaven College | Farmers Branch, TX | 11,173 |
| 2 | Skyline College | San Bruno, CA | 9,463 |
| 3 | West Los Angeles College | Culver City, CA | 13,022 |
| 4 | College of Alameda | Alameda, CA | 6,789 |
| 5 | San Diego Miramar College | San Diego, CA | 11,763 |
| 6 | Los Angeles Trade Technical College | Los Angeles, CA | 17,487 |
| 7 | Cosumnes River College | Sacramento, CA | 14,401 |
| 8 | St Philips College | San Antonio, TX | 10,335 |
| 9 | Cedar Valley College | Lancaster, TX | 5,223 |
| 10 | Pulaski Technical College | North Little Rock, AR | 9,090 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 431 | 27 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 246 | 26 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 119 |
Students
Student enrollment was 10,501 in 2009-2010 (6,616 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 63% of the student body. About 11% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
- E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer Programming/Programmer
- Computer Science
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Education
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronics Drafting and Electrical/Elect CAD/CADD
- Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
- Telecommunications Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Child Care Provider/Assistant
- Child Care and Support Services Management
- Child Development
- Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
- General Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
- Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDIA
- Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
MUSIC
- Music
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
- Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
- Receptionist
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling