East Central University
Ada, OK · Public · Bachelor's degrees · Town
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About East Central University
East Central University (ECU or East Central) is a public university in Ada, Oklahoma. It is part of Oklahoma's Regional University System. Beyond its flagship campus in Ada, the university has courses available in McAlester, Shawnee, and Durant, as well as online courses. Founded as East Central State Normal School in 1909, its present name was adopted in 1985. Some of its more prominent alumni include former Microsoft COO B. Kevin Turner, Modernist painter Leon Polk Smith, former NFL player Mark Gastineau, past governors Robert S. Kerr and George Nigh, former U.S. Representative Lyle Boren, Oklahoma Supreme Court Justice Tom Colbert, and U.S. Army General James D. Thurman. ECU is approximately 90 miles (140 km) from Oklahoma City, 115 miles (185 km) from Tulsa and 150 miles (240 km) from Dallas. Today the campus consists of 37 buildings on 135 acres (55 ha); the university typically enrolls more than 3,500 students per semester from more than 30 countries and 25 states.
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58%
Acceptance
$8,683
Net price
2,467
Enrollment
34%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
58%
Acceptance rate
1,049
SAT average
20
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$8,683
Average net price
$8,032
In-state tuition
$17,842
Out-of-state tuition
$8,516
Room & board
$1,590
Books & supplies
$18,459
Total cost of attendance
45%
Students receiving Pell grants
36%
Students with federal loans
$17,671
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$44,962
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$40,677
Median earnings (6 yrs)
34%
Graduation rate
61%
Retention rate
73%
Earn more than a HS grad
$6,556
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
2,467
Total enrollment
15%
Part-time
22
Avg. age at entry
46%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
East Central University FAQ
Is East Central University a public or private school?
East Central University is a public institution located in Ada, OK.
What is the acceptance rate at East Central University?
East Central University has an acceptance rate of 58%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does East Central University cost?
The average annual net price at East Central University is $8,683 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $8,032 in-state and $17,842 out-of-state.
What is the graduation rate at East Central University?
About 34% of students at East Central University complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do East Central University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, East Central University students earn a median of $44,962 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for East Central University?
Admitted students at East Central University have an average SAT score of 1,049 and an ACT midpoint of 20. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend East Central University?
East Central University enrolls about 2,467 students.
Campus
Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons — Brad Holt · CC BY 2.0. Additional images are representative.
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