East Central College

Union, MO · Public · Associate's degrees · Town

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About East Central College

East Central College is a small, public institution in Union, MO, in a town setting. It enrolls about 1,639 students. 48% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $36,916.

Open

Acceptance

$13,128

Net price

1,639

Enrollment

48%

Grad rate

Report Card

C+

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B-

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

C-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

—

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$13,128

Average net price

$4,272

In-state tuition

$7,680

Out-of-state tuition

—

Room & board

$1,500

Books & supplies

$19,386

Total cost of attendance

33%

Students receiving Pell grants

Students with federal loans

$9,500

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$12,281

$30–48K

$11,895

$48–75K

$14,271

$75–110K

$14,999

$110K+

$17,560

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Humanities47.2%

Health & Nursing20.7%

Precision Production7.7%

Mechanic & Repair Tech4.9%

Education4.4%

Visual & Performing Arts3.5%

Computer Science2.6%

Engineering Tech2.3%

Business1.6%

Personal & Culinary Services1.6%

After Graduation

$36,916

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$33,017

Median earnings (6 yrs)

48%

Graduation rate

67%

Retention rate

63%

Earn more than a HS grad

$6,719

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

1,639

Total enrollment

35%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

46%

First-generation

Gender balance

63% women

37% men

Race & ethnicity

White

85%

Two or more races

Hispanic

Black

Asian

American Indian / Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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