Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $3,888 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $6,984 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $18,191 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $12,522 | State avg: $16,820. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 33.06% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 8.10% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does East Central College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$6,984
Books and supplies
$1,500
Fees and remainder
$9,707
Sticker price
$18,191
Average net price
$12,522
Average aid coverage
31%
$5,669 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at East Central College pays approximately $12,522 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Missouri average of $16,820 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is East Central College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Missouri and national averages.
East Central College net price
$12,522
Missouri average
$16,820
National average
$17,506
East Central College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $6,984 and average net price at $12,522. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$6,984
Current net price
$12,522
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 College in the federal College Scorecard dataset.
10-Year Earnings
$36,916
Undergraduates
1,719
10-Year Median Earnings - East Central College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
East Central College graduates earn about 0.8x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends East Central College?
Undergraduates
1,719
Completion rate
Not available
National comparison unavailable; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
33.06%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
8.10%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 33.06% of East Central College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 8.10% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at East Central 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 College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
East Central College lists Higher Learning Commission 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 College is listed at 1964 Prairie Dell Rd, Union, MO 63084. Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission.
Compare Schools
Compare East Central 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 College | Not available | $6,984 | $12,522 | $36,916 |
| University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis | 75.13% | $31,920 | $33,596 | $137,047 |
| Chamberlain University-Missouri | 83.33% | $19,686 | $34,947 | $92,405 |
| Washington University in St Louis | 11.96% | $62,982 | $22,117 | $86,182 |
| Research College of Nursing | Not available | Not available | Not available | $85,910 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is East Central College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for East Central 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 College tuition?
East Central College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $6,984.
What is East Central College's average net price?
East Central College's average net price in the local dataset is $12,522.
What is East Central College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $36,916 for East Central College.
Is East Central College accredited?
East Central College's accreditor in the local dataset is Higher Learning Commission.
How many students attend East Central College?
The local dataset lists 1,719 undergraduate students at East Central College.
What percentage of East Central College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for East Central College in the local dataset is 33.06%.
What is the federal loan rate at East Central College?
The federal loan rate for East Central College in the local dataset is 8.10%.
Where should I verify East Central College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with East Central College or the latest official federal education data.