Eastfield College

3737 Motley Dr
Mesquite, TX 75150
Top-Ranked (2026): View Rankings
  • The mission of Eastfield College is to provide educational opportunities through high-quality instruction, services and programs in an environment conducive to student success in academic, technical, occupational, and continuing education. Our purpose is to develop responsible citizenship, to value diversity and cultural enrichment, and to be accountable and adaptable.

School Highlights

Eastfield College serves 16,505 students (19% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is lower than the state community college average of 34:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 75%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 16,505 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,015
  • Out-state tuition: $4,695
  • Student-teacher ratio: 27:1
  • Minority enrollment: 81%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Eastfield College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size

School Overview

The teacher population of 613 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Eastfield College
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1970
Colors
Blue, Orange
Total Faculty
613 staff
73 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Eastfield College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Eastfield College diversity score of 0.66 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
16,505 students
4,221 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
34:1
# Full-Time Students
3,157 students
869 students
# Part-Time Students
13,348 students
3,352 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
836 students
365 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,157 students
837 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
13,348 students
3,377 students
% Asian
5%
6%
% Hispanic
52%
47%
% Black
18%
13%
% White
19%
25%
% Two or more races
2%
2%
% Unknown races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
3%
54%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,000
$31,000

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $3,015 is less than the state average of $3,340. The in-state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,695 is less than the state average of $5,798. The out-state tuition has declined by 10% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,015
$3,340
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,695
$5,798
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
63%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,000
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Harvesters
  • Eastfield College has been serving the Mesquite, Garland and East Dallas community since 1970. Eastfield College works to provide educational opportunities through high-quality instruction, services and programs in an environment conducive to student success in academic, technical, occupational, and continuing education. Eastfield is part of the Dallas County Community College District. Sometimes known as the 'Educational Village' because of its unique architecture, it is located on 244 acres at the intersection of Interstate 30 and Motley Drive in Mesquite. Eastfield began operation in 1970 and has continually strived to assess the educational and cultural needs of students and the community in order to provide the finest in educational services. The Eastfield campus rises impressively from the plains of eastern Dallas County. Functional building clusters give students easy access to classrooms and labs and the overall aesthetic effect has earned Eastfield several architectural awards of excellence. The careful landscape planning includes terraced areas throughout the campus, a heated outdoor exercise pool, gymnasium, baseball field, jogging trail and tennis courts. In addition, the campus boasts an outstanding Performance Hall which serves the college and community for a variety of fine arts events. Eastfield College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Eastfield College cost?
Eastfield College's tuition is approximately $3,015 for In-State students and $4,695 for Out-State students.
What is Eastfield College's ranking?
Eastfield College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Largest student body.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 16,505 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,015
  • Out-state tuition: $4,695
  • Student-teacher ratio: 27:1
  • Minority enrollment: 81%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

The average community college acceptance rate in Dallas County, TX is 65%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Dallas County, TX community colleges have a diversity score of 0.67, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in Dallas County, TX is The Chicago School-College Of Nursing. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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