East Central College
East Central College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Union, MO. It offers 45 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1976 - Current).
Important Academic Statistics
Total 2,371 students attended East Central College in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 70 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 167 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 198 (full-time) and 197 (part-time).
The graduation rate of East Central College is 48% and transfer-out rate is 15%. The retention rate is 67% at the school.
| Student Population | 2,371 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 48% |
| Number of Faculty | 237 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of East Central College is $7,680
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
60% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,956 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $7,680 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Amount | $4,956 |
Offered Certificate Programs
East Central College offers 19 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 215 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 6 | 1 | 119 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 13 | 2 | 96 |
| Total | 19 | 3 | 215 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at East Central College are offered both in online and on-site education. Total 215 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 119 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 96 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✔ (1 completers) | 5 completers |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | ✔ | 5 |
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 3 completers |
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | ✕ | 3 |
| Engineering Technology | ✕ | 6 completers |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 6 |
| Work and Family Studies | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Child Care and Support Services Management | ✕ | 0 |
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 2 completers |
| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology | ✕ | 2 |
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 20 completers |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 20 |
| Total | 119 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✔ (1 completers) | 7 completers |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | ✔ | 7 |
| Engineering Technology | ✕ | 9 completers |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 9 |
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 30 completers |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | ✕ | 23 |
| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology | ✕ | 3 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 4 |
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 24 completers |
| Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | ✕ | 10 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 14 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✔ (1 completers) | 12 completers |
| Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | ✔ | 2 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | ✕ | 10 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | ✕ | 0 |
| Business | ✕ | 1 completers |
| Business/Commerce | ✕ | 0 |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | ✕ | 1 |
| Total | 96 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 2,371 students have enrolled into East Central College. By gender, 876 male and 1,495 female students are attending the school.
There are 2,067 White (87.18%), 26 Black/African American (1.10%), 99 Hispanic (4.18%), 23 Asian (0.97%), and 252 students with other races. 25 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,371 | 876 | 1,495 |
| American Indian/Native American | 10 | 4 | 6 |
| Asian | 23 | 8 | 15 |
| Black/African American | 26 | 13 | 13 |
| Hispanic | 99 | 40 | 59 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| White | 2,067 | 747 | 1,320 |
| Two More | 112 | 43 | 69 |
| Un-Known | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Non-resident Alien | 25 | 16 | 9 |
Directory Information
- 1964 Prairie Dell Rd, Union, MO
- 636-584-6500
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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