Eastern Shore Community College is a public community college located in Melfa, VA. It offers 27 programs for degree/certificate.

It is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

The 2024 tuition & fees of Eastern Shore Community College is $4,938 for Virginia residents and $10,941 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of Virginia public community colleges' average ($11,196).

The school has 658 students, which is lower than Virginia community collleges' average (3,329). In addition, 83 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (17 to 1) of Virginia community colleges.

2024 Tuition & Fees

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Eastern Shore Community College. Then, we compare its costs to Virginia community colleges and all U.S. community colleges.

In addition, the chart shows tuition trends over the last 5 years. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Cost Of Attendance - ESCC
Virginia ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$4,938$10,941
Books & Supplies$1,155
Off-Campus Living Costs$10,513
Average Financial Aid$4,179
Cost of Attendance$16,606$22,609
After Financial Aid$12,427$18,430
ESCC Tuition Comparison to National and State Average
Virginia ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Eastern Shore Community College$4,938$10,941
Public Community Colleges in Virginia$5,187$11,196
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$4,992$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Eastern Shore Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Total Programs225NOT OFFERED

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program.

What is Engineering Technology program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Computer and Information SciencesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources DesignNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Work and Family Studies program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician1 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Industrial Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 8 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (other)1 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Child Care Provider/AssistantNOT OFFERED 3 completers
 NOT OFFERED
What is Mechanics and Repairers program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement AdministrationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Welding Technology/Welder2 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Business program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Health and Medical Administrative Services (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant11 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training7 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Business program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operations (other)NOT OFFERED 4 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 658 students at Eastern Shore Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 253 male students and 384 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total637178459
Male Students25376177
Female Students384102282

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Enrollment

Of the 658 total students, 364 students enrolled through distance learning (83 students enrolled exclusively and 281 enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment658
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses83
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses281
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses294

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for Eastern Shore Community College.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, public
Address29316 Lankford Hwy, Melfa, VA
Phone757-789-1789
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$4,938
Out-of-State$10,941
Student Population »658 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »27%
Transfer-out Rate23%
Retention Rate45% (Full-time)
45% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$4,179
Students to Faculty16:1 (6.25%)