Eastern Shore Community College

  • 2 Year
  • Melfa, VA
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Overview

Total enrollment

859
Eastern Shore Community College overview
Eastern Shore Community College overview
  • Size Small
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing No
  • Level of Study Undergrad

Eastern Shore Community College is located in the rural town of Melfa on Virginia's Eastern Shore peninsula, approximately 30 miles north of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel. The campus consists of a main academic building and workforce development center situated on 115 acres, serving the residents of Accomack and Northampton counties. The college offers associate degrees, certificates, and workforce training programs, with notable focuses in business, nursing, electronics technology, and early childhood education. Operated as part of the Virginia Community College System since 1971, ESCC maintains transfer agreements with several four-year institutions in Virginia and provides career training tailored to the region's industrial and healthcare sectors.

Admissions

Admission Requirements

Open Admission

Annual Cost to Attend

Virginia Resident Tuition

$5,082

Out of State Resident Tuition

$11,520

Breakdown

In State Costs for Eastern Shore Community College
  • Tuition $5,082
  • Books and Supplies $1,213
  • Other Fees $180
  • Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $5,907
  • Budget for Other Expenses $4,631
  • Total One Year Cost $17,013

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$25,300 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

Data Not Available

Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Eastern Shore Community College are Liberal Arts and Humanities, Health Professions, and Mechanic and Repair Technologies. 46% of students major in Liberal Arts and Humanities, 26% in Health Professions, and 9% in Mechanic and Repair Technologies.

  • Liberal Arts and Humanities 46%
  • Health Professions 26%
  • Mechanic and Repair Technologies 9%
  • Business 7%
  • Engineering Technology 4%

Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=232052.

GPA calculator: Eastern Shore Community College GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026