East Central College Missouri

Public two-year college in Union, Missouri serving 2,638 students with low tuition and transfer pathways.

College statistics

Address:
1964 Prairie Dell Rd
Union, MO
63084
Sector Group:
Public 2-Year
Official Website:
www.eastcentral.edu/
Setting:
Town
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/.