El Paso Community College — tuition $2,784 in-state, $4,824 out-of-stateEl Paso Community College campus, El Paso, TX. Photo: Epccedu, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context:⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.
Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the
Outcomes Score (D)
which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 22%
Outcomes
D
42/100
Affordability
A
89/100
Resources
C+
57/100
Experience
D
42/100
Prestige
D
35/100
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
24,420
Total Enrollment
22%
Graduation Rate
64%
Retention Rate
22.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$4,360
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near El Paso Community College ▼
25%
of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.
What happens to students who enroll at El Paso Community College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$35,212
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$28,765
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$6,566
Median debt at graduation
24.2%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
36.6%
Students receiving Pell grants
Typical debt at graduation equals about 19% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 14th percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (TX wage index 0.97). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at El Paso Community College
Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
For parents & investors
The El Paso Community College Town Property Report
Avg home value near campus: $241,602
Avg rent near campus: $1,297/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 79930 (6.3% cap, El Paso)
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🏆 Where El Paso Community College Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~6,081 students need off-campus housing
💻 Learning Mode
In-Person51%
Hybrid (Some Online)28%
Fully Online21%
📊 Age Distribution
18-24 (Traditional)49%
25-64 (Adult)17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at El Paso Community College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend El Paso Community College?
Tuition at El Paso Community College is
$2,784 for in-state students
and $4,824 for out-of-state students
.
However, the average net price after financial aid is $4,360.
What is the graduation rate at El Paso Community College?
The graduation rate at El Paso Community College is 22%.
This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is El Paso Community College a good school?
El Paso Community College has a Repit College Score of 53/100 (Grade: C).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
Outcomes (D): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (A): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend El Paso Community College?
El Paso Community College has a total enrollment of 24,420 students.
Is there rental demand near El Paso Community College?
Yes! Approximately 25% of students at El Paso Community College live off-campus (not with family).
That's roughly 6,081 students who need rental housing near campus.
This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the El Paso area.
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