Paying for East Central Community College

In-StateOut-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee $3,865 8.42% $5,965 5.30%
The 2024 tuition & fees of East Central Community College (East Central CC) are $3,865 for Mississippi residents and $5,965 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $9,454 based on out-of-state tuition rate. The tuition & fee has risen more than 5% this year (2024) at East Central CC.
74% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $6,272. It could cover 105.15% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $6,767 for Mississippi residents and $8,867 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.
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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at East Central Community College is $3,865 for Mississippi residents and $5,965 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 8.42% for Mississippi residents and increased by 5.30% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount ($5,056) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $9,454.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of East Central CC is $4,190 for Mississippi residents and $6,281 for out-of-state students, a 5.3% increase compared to 2024's rate.
East Central CC Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$3,565 $5,665$7,694
2023-2024$3,865$5,965$7,694
Change % 2023-20248.42%5.30%0.00%
2024-2025$4,190$6,281$7,694

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at East Central CC. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $163 for Mississippi residents and $232 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$150$220
2023-2024$163$232
2024-2025$177$245

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $7,694. The Living costs stayed same compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.
The East Central CC's 2024 on-campus COA is $13,039 for state residents and $15,139 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $15,285 for state residents and $17,385 for out-of-state students.
2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At East Central CC
On-CampusOff Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)$3,865
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)$5,965
Room & Board$3,894$6,140
Personal Expenses$3,800$3,800
Books & Supplies$1,480
COA (In-State)$13,039$15,285
COA (Out-of-State)$15,139$17,385
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between East Central Community College and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to East Central CC
In-StateOut-of-State
East Central Community College$3,865$5,965
Hinds Community College$3,825$6,875
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College$3,950$7,250
Northwest Mississippi Community College$3,660$6,060
Pearl River Community College$3,650$5,650
Holmes Community College$3,510$6,210
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