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# Eastern Shore Community College

Rural Virginia community college serving the Eastern Shore with low tuition and open admissions.

## Record

- **Coordinates**: 37.639652, -75.751129

### Summary

Rural Virginia community college serving the Eastern Shore with low tuition and open admissions.

### Description

Eastern Shore Community College is a public two-year institution in Melfa, Virginia, serving the rural Eastern Shore region. The college enrolls 720 students and offers liberal arts and sciences coursework designed to prepare students for transfer to four-year institutions or entry into the workforce.

In-state tuition is $4,902 annually, with out-of-state tuition at $10,560. The college's small enrollment and rural location make it an accessible option for students seeking community-based education close to home.

As a community college, Eastern Shore's primary role is to provide an affordable pathway for students to complete general education requirements before transferring to a bachelor's degree program. The college works best for students looking for small class sizes, low-cost coursework, and strong connections to their local region. Visit www.es.vccs.edu/ for more information.

### Attributes

- **Unit ID**: 232,052
- **State**: VA
- **City**: Melfa
- **Address**: 29316 Lankford Hwy
- **Zip Code**: 23410
- **Sector Group**: Public 2-Year
- **Official Website**: www.es.vccs.edu/
- **HBCU**: No
- **Tribal College**: No
- **Setting**: Rural
- **Annual In-State Tuition**: $4,902
- **Annual Out-of-State Tuition**: $10,560
- **Total Cost of Attendance (In-State)**: $4,902
- **Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State)**: $10,560
- **Total Student Enrollment**: 720
- **Endowment (End of Year)**: $20,280,711
- **Carnegie Classification**: Mixed Associate Small
- **Research Activity Tier**: No research designation
- **Economic Mobility Index**: Higher Access, Medium Earnings
- **Primary Undergraduate Major**: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities