Cost advantage
Affordable two-year option
Tuition in the low range for community colleges.
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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East Central Community College
Decatur, MS
Tuition
$3,865
Acceptance
Open admission
Students
1,584
Type
Community College
Setting
Rural
Distance from home
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Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$3,865
Out-of-State Tuition
$5,965
Avg On-Campus Living
$3,894
Avg Off-Campus Living
$6,140
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$7,759
Net price (after aid)$5,770
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$5,154
$30k – $48k$5,301
$48k – $75k$7,067
$75k – $110k$8,539
$110k+$10,934
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$32,421
Median debt at graduation$5,500
Est. monthly loan payment$58
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 5.9×Graduates earn about 5.9× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants40%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans7%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
How does cost line up with outcomes across colleges? See our analysis of college cost vs. graduation and earnings, an association shaped by selectivity and sector, not proof a pricier college pays off.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
39%
Freshman Retention
62%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Lower net price
$5.8k below avg
Out-of-state value
$6.0k below avg
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$3.9k
Out-of-state
$6.0k
below avg
Net price
$5.8k
below avg
Pell
40%
above avg
Median debt
$5.5k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$32.4k
“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
Open admission
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Decatur, MS 39327
Academics
Program format
On-CampusHybrid
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Areas of study
Computer ScienceBusinessEngineeringHealth SciencesArts & HumanitiesLaw & Criminal Justice
Programs (15)
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Artificial IntelligenceData Science
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About East Central Community College
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- Where is East Central Community College located?
- East Central Community College is located in Decatur, MS, in the United States.
- What type of institution is East Central Community College?
- East Central Community College is a public community college based in MS. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at East Central Community College?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at East Central Community College is approximately 100%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at East Central Community College?
- East Central Community College's published in-state tuition is approximately $3,865 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend East Central Community College?
- East Central Community College reports total enrollment of approximately 1,584 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about East Central Community College?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with East Central Community College.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024Last verified: May 19, 2025
Facts on this profile of East Central Community College are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.
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U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Net price by income band, post-graduation earnings, and federal aid context.
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