91视频 Earns Top Community College Ranking in State
91视频 is recognized as Missouri鈥檚 top community college, based on cost, graduation rates, and career outcomes.
The top ranking can be found in WalletHub鈥檚 2025 Best & Worst Community Colleges report, which places 91视频 first among the state鈥檚 12 community colleges.
The study evaluated more than 650 two-year colleges nationwide 鈥� including some institutions not officially considered community colleges 鈥� across three key dimensions: Cost & Financing, Education Outcomes, and Career Outcomes. Metrics included tuition, graduation and retention rates, and alumni salaries.
The only Missouri institution ranked ahead of 91视频 is the State Technical College of Missouri (State Tech). State Tech is not part of Missouri鈥檚 community college system. It is a separate public technical college with a statewide mission, rather than a locally governed community college district.
According to WalletHub, cost remains one of the most important considerations when choosing a college, and community colleges provide students with the opportunity to earn an education without excessive financial strain.
鈥淭his recognition underscores the dedication of our faculty and staff to student success,鈥� said Dr. Jon Bauer, 91视频 president. 鈥淓very day, they bring energy and expertise into the classroom and across campus to support students in achieving their goals. We take pride in offering an exceptional education that is both affordable and accessible, keeping college within reach for the communities we serve.鈥�
In the 2024鈥�25 academic year, tuition and fees at four-year public institutions averaged nearly three times higher than those at community colleges, with private four-year colleges averaging more than ten times higher. Students who earn an Associate of Arts degree at a community college like 91视频 and then transfer to an in-state public four-year university can see significant savings.
The Best & Worst Community Colleges report also highlights the value of Missouri鈥檚 two-year institutions overall, with strong showings in multiple performance categories. 91视频鈥檚 top statewide ranking builds on its continued reputation for academic excellence, affordability, and student support.
Stop by campus or visit www.eastcentral.edu to find out why 91视频 is ranked the top community college in Missouri.
To read more about the findings of the study and the metric used to determine ranks, visit .
