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East Central College, also known as ECC, is a two-year, community college situated in Union, Missouri, United States. ECC was established in the year 1968. In additon to the main campus in Union, ECC also operates several facilities in Washington, Rolla, and Sullivan. The main campus spreads across an area of more than 200 acres. The college offers associate of arts, applied Science degrees, and various certificate programs in diverse areas of study.
ECC’s student body is active and impressive. The college’s athletics department supports several men’s and women’s sports teams. Their sports teams are nicknamed the Falcons. They compete in the NJCAA region XVI. The Falcons participate in various sports including softball, volleyball, and soccer.
East Central College can be found in Union, MO (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at East Central College.
The most common majors at the school are in engineering, office and administration, liberal arts, and production trades.
East Central College is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2007, 3,604 students were enrolled in East Central College.
More complete details are provided below.
East Central College
1964 Prairie Dell Rd
Union, MO 63084
General Phone: (636) 583-5193
http://www.eastcentral.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 211 | general studies |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 53 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Business And Management | 49 | business and related services, accounting technology |
| Office And Administration | 39 | business support services |
| Mechanics And Repair | 39 | HVAC, heavy equipment maintenance tech, automobile mechanics |
| Production Trades | 26 | machinist, welding |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 18 | chef training |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 18 | commercial art |
| Medical Administration | 16 | medical secretary |
| Medical Support And Technology | 13 | respiratory care tech, radiation therapist |
| Law | 9 | legal secretary |
| Engineering | 8 | engineering |
| Engineering Technician | 8 | drafting |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 6 | fire-fighting, criminal justice and police |
| Construction Trades | 5 | construction, construction trades |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 4 | computer networking |
| Education And Teaching | 2 | education, physical education teaching |
Number of programs and degrees for East Central College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 349 | 25 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 137 | 17 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 37 | 6 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 1 | 1 |
In 2007, East Central College had a total enrollment of 3,604 students (2,239 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 90% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 20% |
| 18-19 | 30% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 58 % |
| Part-Time | 32 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Union, Missouri for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Missouri Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,328 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,384 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
Financial Aid:
East Central College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 886200)
East Central College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 17 | 15 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 16 | 13 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 1 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 6 | $64,427 | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 6 | $64,096 | 4 | $61,980 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 3 | $56,499 | 4 | $50,243 |
| Instructor | academic year | 18 | $43,080 | 18 | $45,525 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 28 | $49,447 | 27 | $49,196 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 16 | 13 | 29 |
| All Other Sports | 16 | 13 | 29 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Construction Trades, General
Construction Trades, Other
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies, Other
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets East Central College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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