Emerald Coast Technical College
At a Glance
Both of our campuses are committed to empowering students and powering the future by providing high quality, affordable education and training to all persons in the community who are seeking and can benefit from participation in Post Secondary career education opportunities, secondary education opportunities, adult education opportunities and enrichment activities.
Emerald Coast Technical College (ECTC) is a Public institution located in the Panhandle region of Florida. ECTC has National Accreditation.
The main campus in DeFuniak Springs, FL has a Rural feeling.
Emerald Coast Technical College offers programs that lead to the following types of degrees:
- Certificate
- Career Certificate in Practical Nursing
- Career Certificate in Cosmetology
- Career Certificate in Welding Technology
- Career Certificate in Heating. Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R)1
- Career Certificate in Plumbing
Student Body (as of 2023)
Students are invited to participate in advisory committee meetings that are put in place to better the school as a whole.
| Enrollment Type | Number of Students |
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| Full Time | 118 |
| Part Time | 208 |
Part-time students outnumber full-time students (1.76:1) at Emerald Coast Technical College.
| Ethnicity | Percentage of Students |
|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.00 |
| Asian | 2.00 |
| Black/African American | 10.00 |
| Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.00 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 14.00 |
| White/Caucasian | 68.00 |
| Other/Unknown | 6.00 |
The most common ethnicity is White/Caucasian (68%) followed by Hispanic/Latino (14%.)
| Gender | Percentage of Students |
|---|---|
| Female | 49.00 |
| Male | 51.00 |
At 51%, male students outnumber female students by a small margin. Percentages are based on "as reported" values.
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| Total Students: | 326 |
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| Average Student Age: | 25 |
Costs and Financial Aid (as of 2023)
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Payment Plans
Emerald Coast Technical College Main Campus and Emerald Coast Technical College @ Magnet Innovation Center – Watersound provide a payment plan option for all enrolled students who may have difficulty paying their tuition in full at the beginning of each term. The payment plan breaks tuition fees into three payments per term. The first payment is due the first day of class with the following payments being due on an approximate monthly basis. Please contact the Student Accounts office for program specific details. Any outstanding balance must be paid prior to the end of each billing term. Payment plans are available for tuition fees only and may not be used to cover the cost of books, uniforms, or additional supplies. Students who fail to make their first payment within the drop/add period or fail to make final payment by the end of the billing term will be withdrawn from the program for non-payment.
Emerald Coast Technical College is eligible for and participates in many forms of Student Financial Assistance which include, but is not limited to:
- Federal Pell Grant www.fafsa.ed.gov
- Florida Student Assistance Grant
- Florida Bright Futures Scholarship
- Florida Work Experience Program-Work-study
- Florida Pre-Paid College Program
- Vocational Rehabilitation
- Emerald Coast Technical College Opportunity Scholarship
- Tri-County Assistance Programs
- Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA)
- Veterans Affairs
- Chapter 30- Montgomery GI Bill (Active Duty)
- Chapter 31- Vocational Rehabilitation Benefits
- Chapter 33- Post-9/11 GI Bill
- Chapter 35 Survivors and Dependents Assistance
- Reserve GI Bill - Chapter 1606
- Activated Reservists After September 11, 2001 - Chapter 1607
| Category | Cost |
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| Full-Time Tuition | 2628.00 |
| Books and Supplies | 1300.00 |
| Housing Costs | 0.00 |
The total estimated full time costs of $3,928.00 consists of $2,628.00 for Tuition, $1,300.00 for Books and Supplies, and $0.00 for Housing.
Admissions (as of 2024)
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Admissions Policy
We would like to take a moment to thank you for considering the Emerald Coast Technical College for one of your education pathways. Emerald Coast Technical College is a small but growing school in Walton County. We hope that we will be able to provide you with the best Student Services possible. Please feel free to e-mail the admissions office with any questions as you maneuver through the application process.
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Campus Life (as of 2024)
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Emerald Coasdt Technical College does not offer Fitness, Child Care, or Medical services