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East Central College

Union, MO·Public·1,719 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 1,719 students.

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1,719
Students
$12,522
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$32,200
Earnings
10 yr
$6,590
Debt

About This School

East Central College is a public institution located in Union, Missouri with approximately 1,719 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $12,522 per year. Typical graduates earn $32,200 within 10 years of enrollment.

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.

Worth considering if you're looking to keep costs low and stay close to home — with a median debt at graduation of just $6,590, this is one of the more affordable paths to a two-year degree in Missouri. That said, median earnings of $32,200 a decade after enrollment are modest, so think carefully about your transfer plans or career goals and whether this credential will get you where you want to go. Best suited for students planning to transfer to a four-year school or enter a specific vocational field, rather than stopping here as a final degree.

Founded
1968
Setting
Distant town

Popular Programs

Health Professions17%
Education7%
Business & Marketing4%
Engineering3%
Visual & Performing Arts3%
Computer Science2%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$3,888
Out-of-State Tuition
$6,984
Avg Net Price
$12,522
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants33%
Median debt at graduation$6,590

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$32,200
after enrollment
Median Debt
$6,590
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$6,590
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$26,600
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$32,200
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 4.9x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White88%
Black1%
Hispanic/Latino4%
Asian1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,719 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

East Central College

1964 Prairie Dell Rd

Union, MO 63084

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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