Decatur, MS · Public · Associate's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| East Central Community College (in-state) | $4,160 | — |
| MS average | $9,100 | -54% |
| National average | $18,082 | -77% |
| Per year | Four years | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $4,160 | $16,640 |
| Out-of-state | $6,260 | $25,040 |
Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.
East Central Community College ranks 13 by in-state tuition among the 37 MS colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper. Out-of-state students pay 50% more than in-state students.
| Colleges with a similar price to East Central Community College | In-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Copiah-Lincoln Community College Simpson County Center | $4,200 |
| Copiah-Lincoln Community College-Natchez Campus | $4,200 |
| East Mississippi Community College | $4,095 |
| Southwest Mississippi Community College | $4,080 |
In-state tuition at East Central Community College is $4,160 per year; out-of-state students pay $6,260.
East Central Community College in-state tuition is 54% below the MS average of $9,100.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; East Central Community College is 77% below that.
$4,160 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.
Four years of tuition at East Central Community College comes to about $16,640 for an in-state student and $25,040 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 Community College ranks 13 out of the 37 MS colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.