| N-2 | Sep. 16, 2024 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001604174 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Type | POS EX |
| Entity Registrant Name | EAGLE POINT CREDIT COMPANY INC. |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 600 Steamboat Road, Suite 202 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Greenwich |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CT |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 06830 |
| City Area Code | 203 |
| Local Phone Number | 340-8500 |
| No Substantive Changes, 462(c) | false |
| Exhibits Only, 462(d) | true |
| Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer | Yes |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Business Contact [Member] | |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 600 Steamboat Road, Suite 202 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Greenwich |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CT |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 06830 |
| Contact Personnel Name | Thomas P. Majewski |
