Paying for East Central College

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$5,064 10.47%	$6,984 9.81%

The 2024 tuition & fees of East Central College (East Central) are $5,064 for Missouri residents and $6,984 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $8,822 based on out-of-state tuition rate. The tuition & fee has risen more than 5% this year (2024) at East Central.

80% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $4,525. It could cover 64.79% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $27,179 for Missouri residents and $29,099 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

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Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at East Central College is $5,064 for Missouri residents and $6,984 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 10.47% for Missouri residents and increased by 9.81% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount ($5,159) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $8,822.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of East Central is $5,594 for Missouri residents and $7,669 for out-of-state students, a 9.8% increase compared to 2024's rate.

East Central Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	OFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$4,584	$6,360	$22,919
2023-2024	$5,064	$6,984	$25,140
Change % 2023-2024	10.47%	9.81%	9.69%
2024-2025	$5,594	$7,669	$27,576

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. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $178 for Missouri residents and $258 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$161	$235
	2023-2024	$178	$258
	2024-2025	$197	$283

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

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 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
	In-State	Out-of-State
East Central College	$5,064	$6,984
Saint Louis Community College	$5,130	$6,990
Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City	$7,110	$9,600
St Charles Community College	$4,344	$5,664
Moberly Area Community College	$6,540	$8,370
Crowder College	$8,280	$8,280