Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $3,865 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $5,965 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $12,692 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $5,770 | State avg: $13,421. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 40.46% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 6.97% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does East Central Community College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$5,965
Room and board
$3,894
Books and supplies
$1,480
Other expenses
$3,800
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$12,692
Average net price
$5,770
Average aid coverage
55%
$6,922 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at East Central Community College pays approximately $5,770 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Mississippi average of $13,421 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is East Central Community College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Mississippi and national averages.
East Central Community College net price
$5,770
Mississippi average
$13,421
National average
$17,506
East Central Community College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $5,965 and average net price at $5,770. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$5,965
Current net price
$5,770
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
Not available
Completion data is not reported for East Central Community College in the federal College Scorecard dataset.
10-Year Earnings
$32,421
Undergraduates
1,584
10-Year Median Earnings - East Central Community College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
East Central Community College graduates earn about 0.7x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends East Central Community College?
Undergraduates
1,584
Completion rate
Not available
National comparison unavailable; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
40.46%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
6.97%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 40.46% of East Central Community College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 6.97% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at East Central Community College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use East Central Community College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
East Central Community College lists Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
East Central Community College is listed at 15738 Highway 15, Decatur, MS 39327-0129. Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Compare Schools
Compare East Central Community College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Central Community College | Not available | $5,965 | $5,770 | $32,421 |
| Millsaps College | 49.03% | $43,815 | $25,291 | $53,848 |
| Mississippi State University | 76.32% | $26,580 | $15,501 | $51,513 |
| University of Mississippi | 97.78% | $26,980 | $13,164 | $50,994 |
| University of Mississippi Medical Center | Not available | Not available | Not available | $50,994 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is East Central Community College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for East Central Community College in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is East Central Community College tuition?
East Central Community College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $5,965.
What is East Central Community College's average net price?
East Central Community College's average net price in the local dataset is $5,770.
What is East Central Community College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $32,421 for East Central Community College.
Is East Central Community College accredited?
East Central Community College's accreditor in the local dataset is Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
How many students attend East Central Community College?
The local dataset lists 1,584 undergraduate students at East Central Community College.
What percentage of East Central Community College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for East Central Community College in the local dataset is 40.46%.
What is the federal loan rate at East Central Community College?
The federal loan rate for East Central Community College in the local dataset is 6.97%.
Where should I verify East Central Community College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with East Central Community College or the latest official federal education data.