East Central University

4/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Ada, OK
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#5 Best Public Universities in Oklahoma

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Overview

Total enrollment

3,377

Location Ada, Oklahoma
Website ecok.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Remote Town

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

East Central University (ECU) is a public institution located in Ada, Oklahoma, approximately 85 miles southeast of Oklahoma City. The university, established in 1909 as East Central State Normal School, occupies a 135-acre campus featuring a mix of historic and modern buildings, with the administration building listed on the National Register of Historic Places. ECU operates as a regional university within the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education, primarily serving students from south-central Oklahoma. The university is known for its programs in education, nursing, and business, with the Harland C. Stonecipher School of Business offering specialized concentrations in entrepreneurship and accounting. Most first-year students reside in one of the university's two main residence halls, while ECU's athletic teams, known as the Tigers, compete in NCAA Division II as members of the Great American Conference.

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Ratings

ECU is rated within the lower 35% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10.

Overall Rating

4 out of 10
Academics

5 out of 10
Resources

2 out of 10
Outcomes

5 out of 10
Value

5 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for East Central University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Very Easy

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 900/1120
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 17/24
GPA 3.31

Acceptance Rate

58.1%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 42.4%
Application Fee $20

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Annual Cost to Attend

Oklahoma Resident Tuition

$8,032

Out of State Resident Tuition

$17,842

Breakdown

Tuition $8,032
Books and Supplies $1,590
Other Fees $1,732
Room and Board $8,516
Budget for Other Expenses $4,332
Total One Year Cost $24,202

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$40,300 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

34% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at East Central University are Human Services, Health Professions, and Business. 14% of students major in Human Services, 13% in Health Professions, and 13% in Business.