For the academic year 2024-2025, East Central's tuition & fees is $5,568 for state residents and $7,680 for out-of-state students. Compared to similar schools, its East Central's tuition is somewhat low. The average tuition of the schools is $6,605 for in-state and $8,514 for out-of-state students.
The average tuition of similar schools to East Central is lower than community colleges' average, which is $5,216 for in-state and $14,566 for out-of-state students in 2025.
State Technical College of Missouri has the most expensive tuition & fees of $14,610 and Crowder College has the lowest tuition & fees of $5,784 among the schools.
The average itemized cost for schools similar to East Central is as follows:
The following table compares 2025 tuition, fees, and other colleges expenses between East Central and similar schools to it. You can compare these schools on a variety of aspects at college comparison page.
| School Name | Tuition & Fees | Cost Per Credit Hour | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus | Off Campus | ||
| Crowder CollegeNeosho, MO | $5,784 | $5,784 | $173 | $173 | $1,400 | $8,856 | $8,266 |
| East Central CollegeUnion, MO | $5,568 | $7,680 | $192 | $280 | $1,500 | - | $13,986 |
| Jefferson CollegeHillsboro, MO | $7,050 | $8,850 | $235 | $295 | $720 | $9,388 | $9,388 |
| State Technical College of MissouriLinn, MO | $8,160 | $14,610 | $215 | $430 | $856 | $7,600 | $6,820 |
| Metropolitan Community College-Kansas CityKansas City, MO | $7,110 | $9,600 | $237 | $320 | $2,064 | - | $14,246 |
| Mineral Area CollegePark Hills, MO | $7,010 | $8,570 | $191 | $243 | $1,000 | $6,000 | $9,547 |
| Moberly Area Community CollegeMoberly, MO | $6,750 | $8,640 | $185 | $248 | $872 | $8,000 | $9,554 |
| State Fair Community CollegeSedalia, MO | $5,784 | $7,416 | $196 | $264 | $525 | $9,332 | $11,304 |
| Three Rivers CollegePoplar Bluff, MO | $6,060 | $6,060 | $146 | $146 | $1,020 | $7,002 | $9,558 |
| North Central Missouri CollegeTrenton, MO | $7,560 | $8,820 | $178 | $220 | $792 | $7,676 | $9,888 |
| St Charles Community CollegeCottleville, MO | $5,820 | $7,620 | $180 | $240 | $1,100 | - | $14,301 |
| Average | $6,605 | $8,514 | $193 | $260 | $1,077 | $7,982 | $10,623 |