East Central College

www.eastcentral.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,000

8.7% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$11,989

After Financial Aid

2021 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

2,638

46.2% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

38%

206 Graduates

About

East Central College is a higher education institution located in Franklin County, MO. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at East Central College were General Studies (285 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (52 degrees), and Other Teacher Education & Professional Development (44 degrees).

In 2023, 627 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at East Central College. 58.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (570 degrees), 27.1 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (21 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at East Central College is $3,000, which is $−5,253 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2021 the default rate for borrower's at East Central College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 238 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at East Central College is $3,000, which is $5,253 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,989.

In 2023, 63% of undergraduate students attending East Central College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 8% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,000

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at East Central College was $3,000. The cost of tuition at East Central College is $−5,253 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

Average Net Price

$11,989

2023 Value

61%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 East Central College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,989. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of East Central College grew by 61%.

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

$12,147

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at East Central College was of $12,147 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 55.9% between 2022 and 2023.

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

63%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

63% of undergraduate students at East Central College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 21.3% with respect to 2022, when 80% 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.

2021 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2021 the default rate for borrower's at East Central College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 238 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 2,638 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at East Central College is 1,220 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,418. This means that 46.2% of students enrolled at East Central College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at East Central College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 89.1% White, 4.09% Two or More Races, 3.56% Hispanic or Latino, 0.91% Black or African American, 0.531% Asian, 0.455% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.152% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at East Central College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (51.9%), followed by White Male (36.6%) and Two or More Races Female (2.25%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

46.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at East Central College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,638 students. The full-time enrollment at East Central College is 1,220 and the part-time enrollment is 1,418. This means that 46.2% of students enrolled at East Central College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% 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

65%

2023 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 65%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), 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 (2023)

White
2,350 enrolled students
Two or More Races
108 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
94 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at East Central College is 89.1% White, 4.09% Two or More Races, 3.56% Hispanic or Latino, 0.91% Black or African American, 0.531% Asian, 0.455% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.152% 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 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% 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, 7 students (0.265%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 101 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 (570 degrees awarded). There were 27.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (21 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at East Central College is General Studies (285 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (52 degrees) and Other Teacher Education & Professional Development (44 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (48 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (285 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (29 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 (1,490,232 people), Secondary school teachers (468,862 people), Education administrators (246,762 people), Special education teachers (201,614 people), and Preschool & kindergarten teachers (185,698 people).

The most specialized majors at East Central College in 2023 are Precision Production (48 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (285 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (29 degrees), Engineering Technologies (15 degrees), and Education (44 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 Correspondence clerks & order clerks

The most specialized majors at East Central College are Precision Production (48 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (285 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (29 degrees), Engineering Technologies (15 degrees), and Education (44 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (2,702,040 people), uninformed (259,525 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (222,920 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (120,780 people), and Child day care services (99,163 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 (2023)

General Studies
285 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
52 degrees awarded
Other Teacher Education & Professional Development
44 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at East Central College was General Studies with 285 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

263

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

364

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 263 degrees were awarded to men at East Central College, which is 0.723 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (364).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 104 degrees were awarded to men at East Central College in General Studies, which is 0.575 times less than the 181 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 181 degrees were awarded to men at East Central College in General Studies, which is 1.74 times more than the 104 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

29%

100% Completion Time

39%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 29% of students graduating from East Central College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 39% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 40% 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.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (53.8%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at East Central College is Female and Two or More Races (53.8% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (74.3%).

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 (2023)

White
570 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
21 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
19 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at East Central College is white (570 degrees awarded). There were 27.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (21 degrees).

0.319% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
336 degrees awarded
White Male
234 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
11 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at East Central College is white female (336 degrees awarded). There were 1.44 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (234 degrees).

Operations

East Central College has an endowment valued at nearly $13.9M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 170k (1.22%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, East Central College had a total salary expenditure of 29.2M. East Central College employs 39 Instructors, 18 Assistant professors and 10 Associate professors. Most academics at East Central College are Female Instructor (22), Male Instructor (17), and Female Assistant professor (10).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at East Central College are: Management, with 28 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 28 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 21 employees.

Endowment

$13.9M

2023 Endowment

11.3%

growth from 2022

East Central College has an endowment valued at about $13.9M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of East Central College grew 11.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $8.08M 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

$13.7M

2023 Salaries

9.14%

growth from 2022

In 2023, East Central College paid a median of $13.7M in salaries, which represents 46.8% of their overall expenditure ($29.2M) and a 9.14% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 11% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.95% growth between 2020 and 2021.

Instructional Salaries

$4.53M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, East Central College paid a total of $4.53M to 70 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

39 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

28 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at East Central College were Instructor with 39 employees, Assistant professor with 18 employees, and Associate professor with 10 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at East Central College were Management with 28 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 28 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 21 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor
Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at East Central College was Female Instructor with 22 employees, Male Instructor with 17 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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