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East Central College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

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East Central’s low public tuition shifts the planning question from whether the price is reachable to how you can keep your path efficient. Since it is test-optional, focus first on program requirements and grades, then submit SAT or ACT scores if they help with placement or any opportunity that specifically asks for them.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

East Central College facts and stats

Quick Facts

East Central College enrolls 2,371 undergraduate students. East Central’s student-to-faculty ratio is 13:1. Its admissions process is test-optional.

Location

Union, MO

Undergrad Enrollment2,371

Freshman RetentionN/A

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Student to Faculty Ratio13:1

Graduation RateN/A

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key East Central College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

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Early Decision

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Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

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Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional East Central, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and the fall for retakes to improve your superscore, and make your last fall retake the final test date that will report before East Central’s earliest admissions deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

East Central is a public university with in-state tuition of $5,760 and out-of-state tuition of $8,400. Use these figures as a starting point, then review grants, scholarships, and other aid options to estimate your net cost.

In-State Tuition$5,760

Out-of-State Tuition$8,400

Room and Board$9,236

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At East Central College, out-of-state tuition is $8,400, while in-state tuition is $5,760. Students planning for total costs should also budget for room and board, which is listed at $9,236. Actual out-of-pocket cost can vary based on residency, course load, living arrangements, and financial need.