How much has East Central's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

78.46%

In-State

71.12%

Out-of-State

East Central's tuition & fees has increased from $4,488 (2015) to $7,680 (2025), and the rate of tuition increase is 71.12% over the past 10 years.

The 2025 tuition & fees have risen more than 5% this year (2025) at East Central College.

East Central's tuition increase rate is higher than the Missouri's average increase rate of 23.87%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is higher than the average increase rate of 10.99%.

Cost of Attendance (COA) Trends

The total cost of attendance (COA), including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 53.40% from 2015 ($23,259).

For the current academic year 2024-2025, East Central's COA is $35,680, which is increased by 6.11% from last year.

The following table and chart show changes to East Central's COA over the past 10 years.

On-campus living costs are not available.

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 71.12% for the last 10 years , and the 2025 tuition & fees are $6,720. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at East Central College over last the 10 years.

YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2015-16$3,120$4,488-
2016-17$3,216$4,5842.14%
2017-18$3,480$4,8966.81%
2018-19$3,480$4,896
2019-20$4,176$5,88020.10%
2020-21$4,272$6,0482.86%
2021-22$4,392$6,1681.98%
2022-23$4,584$6,3603.11%
2023-24$5,064$6,9849.81%
2024-25$5,568$7,6809.97%
East Central College Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,500, and it has not changed since 2015.

YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2015-16$1,500-
2016-17$1,500
2017-18$1,500
2018-19$1,500
2019-20$1,500
2020-21$1,500
2021-22$6,168311.20%
2022-23$1,500-75.68%
2023-24$1,500
2024-25$1,500

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 2.47% when living-off campus from the year 2015 to 2025. The following table shows the changes in living costs at East Central College.

YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2015-16$17,271-
2016-17$17,271
2017-18$17,2720.01%
2018-19$17,272
2019-20$17,272
2020-21$13,670-20.85%
2021-22$14,4305.56%
2022-23$22,91958.83%
2023-24$25,1409.69%
2024-25$26,5005.41%

Compare Tuition Change to Similar Colleges

The following table compares 2025 tuition and increase rate from last year between East Central College and similar schools.

20252024Increase Rate
East Central College$7,680
($5,568)		$6,984
($5,064)		9.97%
Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City$9,600
($7,110)		$9,600
($7,110)		-
St Charles Community College$7,620
($5,820)		$7,080
($5,430)		7.63%
Moberly Area Community College$8,640
($6,750)		$8,370
($6,540)		3.23%
State Fair Community College$7,416
($5,784)		$7,248
($5,664)		2.32%
Crowder College$5,784
($5,784)		$5,784
($5,784)		-

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