East Central College

www.eastcentral.edu/

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,520

2.94% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$7,601

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

11.9%

Default Rate

2020 Enrolled Students

2,593

44.2% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

38.1%

188 Graduates

About

East Central College is a higher education institution located in Franklin County, MO. In N/A, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at East Central College were N/A.

In 2020, 596 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at East Central College. 62.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (556 degrees), 34.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (16 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at East Central College is $2,520, which is $−5,460 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,980).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at East Central College is $2,520, which is $−5,460 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,980).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,601.

In 2020, 63% of undergraduate students attending East Central College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 10% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$2,520

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at East Central College was $2,520. The cost of tuition at East Central College is $−5,460 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,980).

This chart compares the tuition costs of East Central College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$7,601

2020 Value

1.02%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 East Central College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,601. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of East Central College grew by 1.02%.

This chart compares the average net price of East Central College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$13,348

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at East Central College was of $13,348 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of room and board did not change between 2019 and 2020. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at East Central College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

63%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

10%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

63% of undergraduate students at East Central College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a growth of 3.28% with respect to 2019, when 61% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at East Central College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

11.9%

2018 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at East Central College was 11.9%, which represents 41 out of the 344 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

East Central College has a total enrollment of 2,593 students. The full-time enrollment at East Central College is 1,145 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,448. This means that 44.2% of students enrolled at East Central College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at East Central College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 90.6% White, 3.05% Two or More Races, 2.93% Hispanic or Latino, 1% Asian, 0.81% Black or African American, 0.463% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.231% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at East Central College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (55.3%), followed by White Male (34.4%) and Two or More Races Female (2.18%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

44.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at East Central College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,593 students. The full-time enrollment at East Central College is 1,145 and the part-time enrollment is 1,448. This means that 44.2% of students enrolled at East Central College are enrolled full-time compared with 34.4% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at East Central College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

59%

2020 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at East Central College was 59%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), East Central College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at East Central College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
2,350
Two or More Races
79
Hispanic or Latino
76

The enrolled student population at East Central College is 90.6% White, 3.05% Two or More Races, 2.93% Hispanic or Latino, 1% Asian, 0.81% Black or African American, 0.463% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.231% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.5% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.2% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2020, 146 more women than men received degrees from East Central College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at East Central College is white (556 degrees awarded). There were 34.8 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (16 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at East Central College is N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

The most specialized majors across all degree types at East Central College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Precision Production (35 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (271 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (29 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at East Central College are Registered nurses (1,314,963 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (191,374 people), Other managers (171,991 people), Medical & health services managers (153,312 people), and Pharmacists (133,495 people).

The most specialized majors at East Central College are Precision Production (35 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (271 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (29 degrees), Engineering Technologies (18 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (28 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at East Central College are Surgeons, Skincare specialists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at East Central College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,485,451 people), Elementary & secondary schools (468,486 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (268,358 people), Outpatient care centers (224,381 people), and Offices of physicians (197,647 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by East Central College.

Most Common

N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded

In false, the most common bachelors degree concentration at East Central College was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at East Central College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

225

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

371

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 225 degrees were awarded to men at East Central College, which is 0.606 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (371).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at East Central College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In false, 98 degrees were awarded to men at East Central College in General Studies, which is 0.566 times less than the 173 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In false, 173 degrees were awarded to women at East Central College in General Studies, which is 1.77 times more than the 98 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

22%

100% Completion Time

35%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 22% of students graduating from East Central College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 35% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 41% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at East Central College is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.06% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
556 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
16 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
10 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at East Central College is white (556 degrees awarded). There were 34.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (16 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

White Female
346 degrees awarded
White Male
210 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
11 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at East Central College is white female (346 degrees awarded). There were 1.65 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (210 degrees).

Operations

East Central College has an endowment valued at nearly $3.99M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $97.5k (2.45%), compared to the 5.11% average return ($226k on $4.42M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2020, East Central College had a total salary expenditure of $27.7M. East Central College employs 37 Instructors, 16 Assistant professors, and 9 Associate professors. Most academics at East Central College are Female Instructors (20), Male Instructors(17), and Female Assistant professors (9).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at East Central College are: Management, with 26 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 26 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 16 employees.

Endowment

$3.99M

2020 Endowment

2.86%

growth from 2019

East Central College has an endowment valued at about $3.99M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of East Central College grew 2.86% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $435k lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at East Central College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$1.38M - Federal
$641k - State
$16.1k - Local

As of 2020, East Central College received $1.38M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $641k from state grants and contracts, and $16.1k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$11.1M

2020 Salaries

0.3%

growth from 2019

In 2020, East Central College paid a median of $11.1M in salaries, which represents 40% of their overall expenditure ($27.7M) and a 0.3% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.52% growth from 2018 and a 12.8% decline from 2017.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (43.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.55M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2020, East Central College paid a total of $3.55M to 65 employees working as instructors, which represents 32% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.98M (29.6%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

37 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

26 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at East Central College were Instructor with 37 employees; Assistant professor with 16 employees; and Assistant professor with 9 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at East Central College were Management with 26 employees; Office and Administrative Support with 26 employees; and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 16 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Female Instructor
Male Instructor
Female Assistant professor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at East Central College was Female Instructor with 20 employees, Male Instructor with 17 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 9 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at East Central College.