by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at East Central Community College, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at East Central Community College came in at $4,160 each year. For students from out of state the figure was $6,260. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
The fees portion of those totals amounted to $600 in-state and $600 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,560 | $5,660 |
| Fees | $600 | $600 |
| Total | $4,160 | $6,260 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and leave out room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The totals here are the list price.
What will East Central Community College charge if you go part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For perspective, here is how East Central Community College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In MS | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Against the nationwide average, East Central Community College sits below the national average.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Check the East Central Community College Financial Aid page for details.
Take a look at how tuition at East Central Community College has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $2,860 | $4,960 |
| Two Years Ago | $3,260 | $5,360 |
| One Year Ago | $3,560 | $5,660 |
| Most Recent Year | $3,560 | $5,660 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at East Central Community College has changed across the reported years.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 9.79%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $4,567. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 6.07%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $6,639.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $4,567 | $6,639 |
| In 2 Years | $5,013 | $7,041 |
| In 3 Years | $5,503 | $7,468 |
| In 4 Years | $6,041 | $7,921 |
| In 5 Years | $6,632 | $8,401 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $29,069, or close to $21,124 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For specifics on financial aid at East Central Community College, see the East Central Community College Financial Aid page.
