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El Centro College was founded in 1966 as the first college in the Dallas County Community College District. The college is located in downtown Dallas, Texas. The college offers a number of degrees and certificate programs along with several specializing in the technological and medical fields. Some of the academic departments of the college are the departments of arts and science, information technology and systems support, and business and public service.
El Centro College is home to many student organizations, including the Association of Collegiate Entrepreneurs, El Centro College Lamba Club, Chess Club, Information Technology Society, Student Nursing Association, Phi Theta Kappa, Writing Club, Rising Star Club, Fellowship of All Christians, El Centro Performing Arts Club and the Latino Organization of Mentors and Scholars.
El Centro College offers scholarship programs like the Erin Tierney Kramp Encouragement Award, the Rising Star Program, R. Jan LeCroy Scholars Program and many more.
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Campus Location801 Main
Dallas, TX 75202-3604
USA
Main Tel: (214) 860-2037
Web Site The campus is in a large city. |
HighlightsWhere the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in cooking and culinary arts, computer science and engineering, law, and nursing and emergency medicine.
- Large number of students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Racially diverse student body.
- High female/male ratio.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 525 | 28 | | 1-2 year certificate | 212 | 23 |
StudentsStudent enrollment was 6,680 in 2007-2008 (4,239 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 2,160 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,450 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,400 |
Financial Aid: El Centro participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2008-2009): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| Without tenure; tenure not available | | 126 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (36 awarded) - Accounting
- Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
- Management Information Systems
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (33 awarded) - Computer Programming/Programmer
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (49 awarded) - Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training
DESIGN (26 awarded) - Fashion/Apparel Design
- Interior Design
LAW (55 awarded) - Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS (86 awarded) - General Studies
- Hispanic-American,Puerto Rican & Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (5 awarded) - Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
- Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (105 awarded) - Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
MUSIC (2 awarded) NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (334 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (3 awarded) - Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
- Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
- Receptionist
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (1 awarded) - Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (2 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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