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East Central College, also known as ECC, is a two-year, community college situated in Union, Missouri, United States. It was established in the year 1968. In addition to its main campus in Union, ECC operates several other centers in Washington, Rolla, and Sullivan. The main campus spreads across an area of more than 110 acres. The college enrolls more than 3,500 students per semester. ECC offers various associate degrees and certificates in diverse areas of study.
East Central College has an active student administration working for the overall development of students. ECC’s campus is home to a variety of student clubs and organizations including ECC Art Club, Pre-Engineering Club, Phi Theta Kappa, and Football Lovers Club.
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Campus Location1964 Prairie Dell Rd Union, MO 63084 USA Main Tel: (636) 583-5193 Web Site The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area. |
HighlightsWhere the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in office and administration, liberal arts, production trades, photography and commercial art, and engineering.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Large number of students.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
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| Associate | 300 | 31 | | 1-2 year certificate | 180 | 17 | | < 1 year certificate | 17 | 3 |
StudentsStudent enrollment was 3,604 in 2007-2008 (2,260 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 2,328 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,384 | | Books and supplies | $ 800 |
Financial Aid: East Central College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2008-2009): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 30 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 37 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (51 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
- Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (1 awarded) - Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (3 awarded) COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (7 awarded) - Culinary Arts/Chef Training
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (28 awarded) - Education
- Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING (7 awarded) ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (3 awarded) - Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
- Manufacturing Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (0 awarded) - Child Care and Support Services Management
LAW (6 awarded) - Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
LIBERAL ARTS (144 awarded) MECHANICS AND REPAIR (30 awarded) - Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
- Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies
MEDIA (0 awarded) - Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (18 awarded) - Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (4 awarded) - Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (81 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (44 awarded) - Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (47 awarded) - Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES (21 awarded) - Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
- Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (2 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting
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