El Paso Community College

El Paso, Texas, United States · Est. 1972 · Community College

Affordable community college serving El Paso and Hudspeth counties with 130+ programs across five campuses.

  • Founded in 1972 as a public community college
  • Serves 24,963 students (Fall 2023) across five El Paso-area campuses
  • Offers 130+ programs with low full-time tuition of $1,632
  • 88% of students receive financial aid
  • Ranked Top 10 Community College by Aspen Institute
  • Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Academics

EPCC offers over 130 programs of study across multiple disciplines, with flexible learning options including 8-week courses and alternative credit pathways. The college provides both traditional and accelerated learning formats to accommodate diverse student schedules and learning styles. Continuing education courses (300+) are also available for workforce development and professional advancement.

Campus & Student Life

The college operates five main campuses: Valle Verde (main campus), Mission del Paso, Northwest, Rio Grande, and Transmountain, plus additional locations at Fort Bliss and three early college high schools. EPCC's athletic teams, the Tejanos, compete in the Western Junior College Athletic Association in baseball, softball, and cross country. The college serves as a cultural and educational hub for the El Paso region.

Admissions

EPCC welcomes new, returning, transfer, military/veteran, and international students. The college provides multiple pathways to enrollment with flexible course options and support services. Health program admissions are competitive and based on individual academic performance. Financial aid is available to 88% of students, with scholarships, work-study, and interest-free payment plans offered.

Affordability & Outcomes

With full-time tuition at $1,632, EPCC is recognized as an affordable pathway to higher education. The college is ranked among the Top 10 Community Colleges in the nation by the Aspen Institute for outstanding programs, quality instruction, and student support services designed to help students achieve academic and career goals.

Founded
1972
Type
Community College
Courses
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Total intake
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AffiliationSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools
Websitehttp://www.epcc.edu
HousingNot available
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Avg career outcomes
$35.2K
Total intake
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Data last verified June 2026 · compiled from official sources