East Central College
East Central College (ECC) is located in Union, Missouri. ECC was established in 1968 and it currently serves over 3,000 students. The school is completely accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
ECC has many transfer options for students who wish to go on to pursue a bachelor degree, making it a cost-effective option for students just beginning their college journey.
The ECC nursing program has two options for students to consider. There is the traditional associate of applied science degree in nursing program and an LPN to RN bridge program. LPN's that wish to take part in the LPN to RN bridge program will need to meet certain requirements before being admitted. Both nursing programs will give nursing students a thorough education. The curriculum will have both classroom elements and clinical experiences. ECC has a state of the art clinical lab that utilizes advanced technology and realistic patient simulators. The ECC nursing program is completely approved by the Missouri State Board of Nursing.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleFringe Rural |
| Number of Students2,897 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio16:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate64% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 2 | 42 |
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Nursing schools located within 105 miles radius of East Central College
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Jefferson College
26 miles away |
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St Charles Community College
29 miles away |
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Saint Louis Community College
45 miles away |
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Mineral Area College
49 miles away |
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Rolla Technical Institute/Center
54 miles away |
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Lewis and Clark Community College
55 miles away |
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Southwestern Illinois College
57 miles away |
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Kaskaskia College
97 miles away |
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John Wood Community College
104 miles away |
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Moberly Area Community College
105 miles away |
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offers 2 nursing programs |
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John Wood Community College
offers 3 nursing programs |
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offers 3 nursing programs |
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Crowder College
offers 3 nursing programs |
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Jefferson College
offers 3 nursing programs |
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Mineral Area College
offers 3 nursing programs |
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Moberly Area Community College
offers 4 nursing programs |
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North Central Missouri College
offers 3 nursing programs |
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Ozarks Technical Community College
offers 3 nursing programs |
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St Charles Community College
offers 2 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1976 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $85/credit | |
| In State Students | $122/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $181/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $3,825 | $5,490 | $8,145 |
| ADN | 70 | $5,950 | $8,540 | $12,670 |
| BSN | 125 | $10,625 | $15,250 | $22,625 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 95% of East Central College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 49% | $4,325 |
| Other Federal Grant | 20% | $338 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 67% | $1,958 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 8% | $1,930 |
| Federal Student Loans | 11% | $4,545 |
| Private Loans | -- | $1,716 |
$7,576
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$6,555 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$6,880 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$8,977 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$10,849 |
| Over $110,000$10,622 |
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Student Population
2,897
Undergrads
0
Graduates
1,749
Women
1,148
Men
45%
Full-time
55%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
93% |
|
Hispanic |
2% |
|
Two or more races |
1% |
|
Black/African American |
1% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
|
Asian |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
|
Non-resident alien |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Missouri state board of nursing.
