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# East Central College

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

## Record

- **Coordinates**: 38.431845, -90.97809

### Summary

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

### Description

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/.

### Attributes

- **Unit ID**: 177,250
- **State**: MO
- **City**: Union
- **Address**: 1964 Prairie Dell Rd
- **Zip Code**: 63084
- **Sector Group**: Public 2-Year
- **Official Website**: www.eastcentral.edu/
- **HBCU**: No
- **Tribal College**: No
- **Setting**: Town
- **Annual In-State Tuition**: $3,312
- **Annual Out-of-State Tuition**: $6,720
- **Total Cost of Attendance (In-State)**: $3,312
- **Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State)**: $6,720
- **Total Student Enrollment**: 2,638
- **Endowment (End of Year)**: $38,126,583
- **Carnegie Classification**: Mixed Associate Small
- **Research Activity Tier**: No research designation
- **Economic Mobility Index**: Higher Access, Lower Earnings
- **Primary Undergraduate Major**: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities