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$3,888Tuition
1,719Students
38%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$36,916Earnings
Public2-yearNCCAAData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$3,888
Out-of-State Tuition
$6,984
Average Net Price
$12,522
Students Receiving Financial Aid
33.1%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$13,324
Books & Supplies
$1,500
Median Debt at Graduation
$9,500
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$101/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
36.7%
Students Taking Federal Loans
8.1%
Pell Grant Recipients
33.1%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $11,604
$30,001 – $48,000 $11,968
$48,001 – $75,000 $13,533
$75,001 – $110,000 $14,701
$110,001+ $15,528

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Cost Overview

Families at East Central College pay between $11,604 and $15,528 annually depending on income. The lowest earners get the best deal at $11,604, while families making over $110,000 pay $15,528. For a two-year associate degree, total costs range from $23,208 to $31,056.

The college keeps debt manageable with a median of $9,500. Graduates face monthly loan payments of just $101, which is reasonable against median earnings of $36,916 ten years out. Only 8% of students take federal loans, showing most can afford the program without heavy borrowing. About 31% receive institutional grants averaging $4,553.

This Franklin County community college serves almost entirely Missouri residents at 99.5%. Low-income students get the strongest value proposition, paying less than $12,000 annually while building skills for middle-class careers.

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