Dallas College - El Centro Campus

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Accredited

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Open

Enrollment

$4,500

Avg. Tuition

14,000

Total Students

Urban

Dallas, TX

Founded 1966

El Centro (downtown) + 6 other Dallas County campuses

About Dallas College - El Centro Campus

Dallas College El Centro is the downtown Dallas flagship of the Dallas College system, located in the historic former Sanger Harris department store building on Main Street. El Centro is the system's primary campus for downtown trade and healthcare programs, with strong offerings in electrician, HVAC/refrigeration, welding, food service, and allied health programs. Dallas College operates seven campuses across Dallas County.

Trade Programs Available

Hvac TechnicianWeldingElectricianAutomotive TechnicianCosmetologyMedical AssistantDental AssistantCdl TrainingCarpentryCulinaryPharmacy TechnicianIt Networking

Programs Offered

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology (HVAC)

Certificate or AAS + EPA 608 prep

Duration: 12-24 months
Tuition: $4,500

Electrical Construction Technology

AAS Degree

Duration: 24 months
Tuition: $5,500

Welding Technology

Certificate or AAS

Duration: 12-18 months
Tuition: $4,500

Culinary Arts

AAS Degree

Duration: 21 months
Tuition: $6,500

Learning Format

Student-to-Instructor Ratio
22:1
Hands-On Training
60%
Start Dates
Fall, Spring, Summer
Externship
Included

Schedule Options

Day Classes Evening Classes Weekend Classes Online Available Hybrid Available

Admissions

Open

Enrollment

16+

Minimum Age

Free

Application Fee

Admission Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • TSI Assessment for some programs
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Cost & Financial Aid

Average Tuition $4,500
Books & Supplies $700
Equipment Fees $250
Estimated Total $5,450

Financial Aid Options

Financial Aid Available GI Bill Accepted WIA Approved Payment Plans

Available Scholarships

  • Dallas County Promise
  • TEXAS Grant
  • TPEG
  • Pell Grant
  • Hazlewood Act for Veterans

Graduate Outcomes

N/A

Graduation Rate

N/A

Job Placement Rate

N/A

Licensure Pass Rate

Top Employers

Baylor Scott & White HealthUT Southwestern Medical CenterMethodist Health SystemAT&TAmerican AirlinesMajor DFW HVAC and electrical contractors

Student Services

Job Placement Assistance Career Services Tutoring Available Childcare Available Transportation Assistance

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