East Central College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	14 to 1
Students retention rate	58%
On-time graduation rate	40%

Located in Union, Missouri, East Central College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of East Central College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

East Central College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, East Central College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at East Central College is reported to be 40%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Missouri state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 51% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at East Central College is 58% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Missouri is 72%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at East Central College do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,392

Cost of attendance at East Central College in 2022 for students from Missouri.

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Missouri's average	$9,083
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$6,168

Cost of attendance at East Central College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

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Missouri's average	$19,257
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 94 of freshman students at East Central College received on average $4,735 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,735

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	259	48%	$4,302	$1,114,347
Other Federal Grant	313	58%	$4,107	$1,285,609
State Grant/Scholarships	412	76%	$2,562	$1,055,375
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	38	7%	$1,939	$73,699
Total Grant & Scholarships	510	94%	$4,735	$2,414,683

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of East Central College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of East Central College students is 40.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 43.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 36.0%.

40.0%

asian 60.0% 3 students
African American 20.0% 2 students
white 40.8% 202 students
hispanic 37.5% 3 students
Mixed Race 36.8% 7 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

East Central College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

East Central College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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