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The main campus of Eastern Shore Community College is in Melfa, Virginia (a quiet rural area). The school is a public school. Eastern Shore Community College offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to office and administration and therapy and counseling.
Eastern Shore Community College admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2005, Eastern Shore Community College had 769 enrolled students. Older students (40+ years old, e.g.) are welcome and common at the school.
More complete details are provided below.
Eastern Shore Community College
29300 Lankford Hwy
Melfa, VA 23410
General Phone: (757) 789-1789
Admissions Phone: (757) 789-1731
Financial Aid Phone: (757) 789-1733
http://www.es.vccs.edu
Eastern Shore Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 40 | liberal arts and humanities |
| Therapy And Counseling | 36 | mental and social health services |
| Office And Administration | 14 | administrative assistant |
| Medical Support And Technology | 10 | medical assistant |
| Business And Management | 8 | business, MIS |
| Engineering Technician | 8 | electrical/electronic tech, mechanical engineering related tech, architectural engineering tech |
| Mechanics And Repair | 0 | vehicle maintenance |
Number of programs and degrees for Eastern Shore Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 54 | 4 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 36 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 26 | 7 |
In 2005, Eastern Shore Community College had a total enrollment of 769 students (408 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 57% |
| Black | 40% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 13% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 7% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 11% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 57 % |
| Part-Time | 35 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Melfa, Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Virginia Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (757) 789-1731
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,914 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,042 |
| Books and supplies | $ 750 |
Financial Aid:
Eastern Shore Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 374800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (757) 789-1733
Eastern Shore Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 1 | 0 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 11 | 6 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 5 | $46,838 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 4 | $40,399 | 2 | * |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 11 | $43,280 | 6 | $44,005 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
Management Information Systems, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Eastern Shore Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 9% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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