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