Union, MO · Public · Associate's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| East Central College (in-state) | $4,272 | — |
| MO average | $17,761 | -76% |
| National average | $18,082 | -76% |
| Per year | Four years | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $4,272 | $17,088 |
| Out-of-state | $7,680 | $30,720 |
Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.
East Central College ranks 6 by in-state tuition among the 81 MO colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper. Out-of-state students pay 80% more than in-state students.
| Colleges with a similar price to East Central College | In-state tuition |
|---|---|
| State Fair Community College | $4,176 |
| Moberly Area Community College | $4,110 |
| Ozarks Technical Community College | $4,512 |
| Saint Louis Community College | $3,660 |
In-state tuition at East Central College is $4,272 per year; out-of-state students pay $7,680.
East Central College in-state tuition is 76% below the MO average of $17,761.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; East Central College is 76% below that.
$4,272 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.
Four years of tuition at East Central College comes to about $17,088 for an in-state student and $30,720 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.
By in-state tuition, East Central College ranks 6 out of the 81 MO colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.