College statistics
- Address:
- 1964 Prairie Dell Rd
Union, MO
63084 - Sector Group:
- Public 2-Year
- Official Website:
- www.eastcentral.edu/
- Setting:
- Town
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $3,312
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $38,126,583
- Research Activity Tier:
- No research designation
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Higher Access, Lower Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
East Central College is a public two-year institution in Union, Missouri, offering general liberal arts and sciences coursework to students in a town setting. The college serves the region with accessible, transfer-focused programming designed to prepare students for four-year universities or direct entry into the workforce.
In-state tuition is $3,312 annually, with out-of-state tuition at $6,720. The college enrolls 2,638 students and maintains an endowment of $38.1 million. This cost structure makes East Central an economical starting point for students seeking to complete general education requirements before transferring or pursuing an associate degree.
As a community college, East Central functions primarily as a transfer pathway to four-year institutions, particularly for students in the surrounding region. The college works best for students who are cost-conscious, undecided about their major, or looking to complete foundational coursework before moving to a university. For more information about programs, support services, and transfer agreements, visit www.eastcentral.edu/.