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Eastern Shore Community College

Melfa, VA·Public·www.es.vccs.edu/

Campus Identity

Very Safe

Eastern Shore Community College is a public community college in Melfa, VA. The nearest beach is about 29 miles from campus. CollegeCove's campus safety score is 100/100 (Very Safe), based on U.S. Department of Education Clery Act data.

At a Glance

Eastern Shore Community College is a public community college in Melfa, VA. The nearest beach is about 29 miles from campus. CollegeCove's campus safety score is 100/100 (Very Safe), based on U.S. Department of Education Clery Act data.

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Acceptance Rate
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ACT Score (50th %ile)
$4,620
In-State Tuition
+$180 fees
$9,918
Out-of-State Tuition
+$885 fees
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Room & Board
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Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
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Admitted students who enrolled
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Athletics

Campus Lifestyle

School Size & Setting

Under 1,000

Rural setting

Beach Access

29 miles

Chincoteague, VA

Ski Access

170 miles

Massanutten Resort

Weather

Warm Climate

53°F avg school-year

Nearby Ski Resorts

170 mi away
82 skiable acres7 lifts
171 mi away
100 skiable acres8 lifts
175 mi away
129 skiable acres5 lifts

Nearest Beach

Chincoteague, VA

Ocean access within 28.7 miles

29 mi away

Average Monthly Temperature

1991–2020 Climate Normals · Melfa, VA

39°Jan41°Feb47°Mar57°Apr66°May74°Jun79°Jul76°Aug71°Sep61°Oct51°Nov43°Dec

Station: PAINTER 2 W · Source: NOAA NCEI

On Campus Safety Score

2021–2023 U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security data normalized per 1,000 students

100/100
Very Safe
PersonalSafetyPropertySafetyParty SceneSafety100100100
100/100
Personal
assault, rape, stalking, dating and domestic violence
100/100
Property
burglary, vehicle theft, arson
100/100
Party Scene
drug, alcohol & weapons enforcement

On Campus Safety data from the U.S. Dept. of Education Clery Act Database, normalized per 1,000 enrolled students. Higher scores indicate a safer environment. Review detailed data on the U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security website.

Cost Breakdown

Annual costs for the 2023–24 academic year. Source: IPEDS/NCES 2024.

Tuition
$4,620$9,918
Fees
$180$885
Total
$4,800$10,803
In-StateOut-of-State

These are sticker prices. Your actual cost may be much lower with financial aid.

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Fields of Study

23 programs offered

Most Popular Programs

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's
34 grads/yr$44,408
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsCertificate
32 grads/yr
Precision Metal WorkingCertificate
13 grads/yr
Health and Medical Administrative ServicesCertificate
12 grads/yr
Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesCertificate
11 grads/yr$42,378

Bar width proportional to graduates per year. Earnings = median 4 years after graduation.

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Associate's34 grads$44,408
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
Certificate11 grads$42,378
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Certificate6 grads$36,755
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
Certificate32 grads
Precision Metal Working
Certificate13 grads
Health and Medical Administrative Services
Certificate12 grads
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
Certificate9 grads
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians
Certificate9 grads
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
Associate's8 grads
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians
Certificate7 grads

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect graduates working and not enrolled full-time. Data suppressed (shown as —) for programs with fewer than 30 graduates. Most recent available year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Eastern Shore Community College located?

Eastern Shore Community College is located in Melfa, VA. The main campus address is 29316 Lankford Hwy, Melfa, VA. It is a public institution offering 2-year associate degree programs.

How much does it cost to attend Eastern Shore Community College?

For the 2023–24 academic year, Eastern Shore Community College charges $4,620/year for in-state students and $9,918/year for out-of-state students. Including room and board, the total estimated cost for out-of-state students is approximately $10,803/year. Financial aid, scholarships, and grants can significantly reduce this cost — use Eastern Shore Community College's net price calculator for a personalized estimate.

Is Eastern Shore Community College the right fit for me?

Whether Eastern Shore Community College is right for you depends on your academic goals, budget, lifestyle preferences, and career aspirations. Key factors to consider: admissions requirements, cost ($9,918/year out-of-state), campus culture in Melfa, and available programs. Use CollegeCove's compare tool to weigh Eastern Shore Community College against similar schools side-by-side.

Data sourced from IPEDS/NCES 2024. Always verify with Eastern Shore Community College directly for the most current information.

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Quick Facts

Type
Public
Location
Melfa, VA
Size
Under 1,000
Degrees Offered
Associate's, Certificates
School Year Weather
Warm · 53°F avg
On Campus Safety Score
100/100
Nearest Airport
Salisbury, MD (SBY) · 50 mialso LFI (51 mi), PHF (54 mi)

Location

Melfa, VA

Data Sources: Admissions, cost, and enrollment data sourced from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) (NCES, 2024 survey year). Fields of Study data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. On Campus Safety Score computed from Clery Act data (U.S. Dept. of Education, 3-year average normalized per 1,000 students). Data may not reflect most recent changes. Always verify with the institution directly.