East Central College

www.eastcentral.edu

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,760

4.55% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$7,447

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Enrolled Students

2,692

45.5% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

39.1%

204 Graduates

About

East Central College is a higher education institution located in Franklin County, MO. In 2022, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at East Central College were General Studies (249 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (42 degrees), and Other Teacher Education & Professional Development (31 degrees).

In 2022, 571 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at East Central College. 55.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 44.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (521 degrees), 27.4 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (19 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at East Central College is $2,760, which is $−5,352 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at East Central College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 225 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at East Central College is $2,760, which is $5,352 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,447.

In 2022, 80% of undergraduate students attending East Central College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 7% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$2,760

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at East Central College was $2,760. The cost of tuition at East Central College is $−5,352 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

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

Average Net Price

$7,447

2022 Value

5.53%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 East Central College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,447. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of East Central College grew by 5.53%.

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

$7,792

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at East Central College was of $7,792 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 9.62% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. 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

80%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

80% of undergraduate students at East Central College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 25% with respect to 2021, when 64% 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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at East Central College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 225 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 had a total enrollment of 2,692 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at East Central College is 1,225 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,467. This means that 45.5% of students enrolled at East Central College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at East Central College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 90.3% White, 3.38% Hispanic or Latino, 3.08% Two or More Races, 1.26% Black or African American, 0.78% Asian, 0.334% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.111% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at East Central College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (51.4%), followed by White Male (37.7%) and Two or More Races Female (2.04%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

45.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at East Central College in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,692 students. The full-time enrollment at East Central College is 1,225 and the part-time enrollment is 1,467. This means that 45.5% of students enrolled at East Central College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.2% 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

63%

2022 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 63%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (62%), East Central College had a retention rate higher 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 (2022)

White
2,430 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
91 enrolled students
Two or More Races
83 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at East Central College is 90.3% White, 3.38% Hispanic or Latino, 3.08% Two or More Races, 1.26% Black or African American, 0.78% Asian, 0.334% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.111% 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 42.9% White, 27.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 9 students (0.334%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 67 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 (521 degrees awarded). There were 27.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (19 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at East Central College is General Studies (249 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (42 degrees) and Other Teacher Education & Professional Development (31 degrees).

In 2022, 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 (49 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (249 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (39 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

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 Elementary & middle school teachers (138,867 people), Other managers (128,074 people), Graphic designers (94,584 people), Postsecondary teachers (69,627 people), and Software developers (63,610 people).

The most specialized majors at East Central College in 2022 are Precision Production (49 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (249 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (39 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (33 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (11 degrees) (as of 2022).

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, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Chief executives & legislators, Skincare specialists, and Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys

The most specialized majors at East Central College are Precision Production (49 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (249 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (39 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (33 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (11 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

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 Elementary & secondary schools (291,758 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (161,933 people), Computer Systems Design (128,932 people), Construction (85,071 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (78,202 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 (2022)

General Studies
249 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
42 degrees awarded
Other Teacher Education & Professional Development
31 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common associates degree concentration at East Central College was General Studies with 249 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

252

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

319

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 252 degrees were awarded to men at East Central College, which is 0.79 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (319).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 88 degrees were awarded to men at East Central College in General Studies, which is 0.547 times less than the 161 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 161 degrees were awarded to men at East Central College in General Studies, which is 1.83 times more than the 88 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

31%

100% Completion Time

40%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 31% of students graduating from East Central College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 40% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 43% 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.

Black or African American Male

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at East Central College is Male and Black or African American (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
521 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
19 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
16 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at East Central College is white (521 degrees awarded). There were 27.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (19 degrees).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
289 degrees awarded
White Male
232 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Female
10 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at East Central College is white female (289 degrees awarded). There were 1.25 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (232 degrees).

Operations

East Central College has an endowment valued at nearly $12.5M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 73.6k (0.59%) compared to the 0.843% average return (43.9k on 5.21M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2022, East Central College had a total salary expenditure of 28.4M. East Central College employs 40 Instructors, 18 Assistant professors and 8 Associate professors. Most academics at East Central College are Female Instructor (22), Male Instructor (18), and Female Assistant professor (10).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at East Central College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 29 employees, Management, with 28 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 20 employees.

Endowment

$12.5M

2022 Endowment

15.5%

decline from 2021

East Central College has an endowment valued at about $12.5M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of East Central College declined 15.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $7.26M higher 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.

Salary Expenditure

$12.5M

2022 Salaries

11%

growth from 2021

In 2022, East Central College paid a median of $12.5M in salaries, which represents 44.1% of their overall expenditure ($28.4M) and a 11% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.95% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 0.3% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.29M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, East Central College paid a total of $4.29M to 70 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.35M (31.8%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

40 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

29 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at East Central College were Instructor with 40 employees, Assistant professor with 18 employees, and Associate professor with 8 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at East Central College were Office and Administrative Support with 29 employees, Management with 28 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 20 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor
Female Assistant professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at East Central College was Female Instructor with 22 employees, Male Instructor with 18 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 10 employees.

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

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