Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate 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 and fees is around the average amount ($5,159) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $8,822.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for East Central is $5,594 for Missouri residents and $7,669 for out-of-state students which is a 9.8% increase compared to 2024's rate.
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. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $25,140 when a student live off campus for year 2024. The off-campus living costs increased by 9.69% compared to the previous year.
You may want to compare the school to other Missouri schools with tuition changes from last year at Missouri colleges tuition change page.
East Central Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$4,584 $6,360$22,919
2023-2024$5,064$6,984$25,140
Change % 2023-202410.47%9.81%9.69%
2024-2025$5,594$7,669$27,576
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
East Central College - COA
East Central College - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
East Central College - Room and Board Coost Chart

Tuition 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 tuition per credit hour is $178 for Missouri residents and $258 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$161$235
2023-2024$178$258
2024-2025$197$283
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
East Central College - Tuition per Credit Hour
East Central College - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between East Central College and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between East Central College and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-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

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at East Central College.
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East Central College 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$5,064$1,500$25,140$6,984$1,500 $25,140
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