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East Central College

Union, MO · Town · 1,639 students
4
Year
Public
Town
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

East Central College is a comprehensive community college in Union, Missouri, celebrated for its strong transfer pathways to four-year universities and standout career programs in nursing, allied health, precision machining, and education. The campus culture is supportive and commuter-friendly, offering an engaging student experience enriched by NJCAA Falcon athletics, active campus clubs, and vibrant fine arts programming. A key distinctive feature is ECC's modern Health Science facilities and its strategic partnerships with four-year institutions, which allow students to complete select bachelor’s degrees directly on the Union campus at an affordable cost.


Wikipedia:East Central College (ECC) is a public community college with its main campus in Union, Missouri. It also offers classes in Rolla and Washington. Approximately 2,100 students are enrolled in classes each semester. ECC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Location
Union, MO, 63084 · Town campus
Nearest airport from college
STL · St. Louis
39 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$19,386
Out-of-state COA
$22,794
Avg net price
$13,128
In-state tuition
$4,272
Out-of-state tuition
$7,680
Books & supplies
$1,500/yr
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
Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
43%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
39%
Transferred
24%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
36%
Median earnings (6yr)
$33,017
Median earnings (10yr)
$36,916
Median debt
$9,500
Monthly loan payment
$101
Debt range (25th–75th)
$3,069$15,312
Debt (90th percentile)
$29,172
Student Body
Men 37%Women 63%
12
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
33%
First-generation
46%
Median family income
$24,155
Independent students
41%
Veterans
2%
Avg age at entry
23.0
Part-time students
35%
Race & ethnicity
White
85%
Hispanic
5%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
2%
Institutional
Endowment
$16M
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mixed part/full-time
Full-time faculty
35%
Avg faculty salary
$7,348/mo
Instructional spend/student
$6,719
Federal loan rate
8%

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