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East Central University
East Central University

East Central University

Ada, OK, USA
Public
4 Year

Overview

East Central University is a public, 4-year institution established in Ada, Oklahoma, and is a member of the Oklahoma Regional University system. ECU offers over 70 degree programs, many of which feature a 4 Year Plan designed to keep students on track throughout their college careers. Eligible students can enroll in the college’s Honors Program, which includes enrollment in an Enduring Questions course sequence, study abroad opportunities, mentorships, and opportunities for research and thesis-writing.

Acceptance Rate:
70%
Average Net Price:
$10,334
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.3
Average ACT Composite
19
Average SAT Composite
1049

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$10,334
Calculate your net cost
Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$8,032
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$17,542
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$7,752
Books and Supplies
$1590
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$6,573
$30k - $48k
$6,390
$48k - $75k
$9,011
$75k - $110k
$12,421
$110k+
$13,361
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
77%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
42%
Average Aid Per Year
$8,853
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
42%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,014
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$5,959

 

Students receiving state aid
62%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$4171
Students receiving federal aid
44%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,014

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
28%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,528
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$179
Students receiving federal loans
27%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,201
Average Other Loans Per Year
$8,429

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
0
100
70%
Acceptance Rate
1200
Students Applied
83%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
143
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is not checked
No
Test Optional
Item is not checked
No
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Rolling Admissions

The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.

Application Fee
$25
Applications Accepted

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
88%
Out-Of-State Students
21%
92%
Submitting ACT
1%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 19
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1049
0
1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
480
75th
540
Reading
25th
480
75th
538
3.3
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA

3.75+
32%
3.50 - 3.74
15%
3.25 - 3.49
20%
3.00 - 3.24
15%
2.50 - 2.99
15%
2.00 - 2.49
3%
Students Enrolled By Household Income

< $30k
91
$30k - $48k
47
$48k - $75k
36
$75k - $110k
28
$110k+
26

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 877-310-5628
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
3,376
Total Number of Undergrads
2,730
0
100
25%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
39%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
17:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program
  • Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
49%
20-39 Students
40%
40-99 Students
9%
 

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
39

Faculty Overview

Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Native American
Multi-Racial
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
40%
60%
Residency
In-State Students
88%
Out-Of-State Students
21%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
57
Countries Represented
32
Ethnicity
African American
8%
Asian/Pacific Islander
7%
Hispanic
8%
Native American
19%
White
50%
Multiracial
2%
Unknown
4%
Percent of First Generation Students
46%
Student Organizations
70
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is not checked
No
On Campus Women's Center
Item is not checked
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

0
100
35%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
1%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Tigers
School Colors
orange and black
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Great American Conference
Intramural Sports
8

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is not checked
No
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is not checked
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is not checked
No

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$42,200
Top 5 Employers
Oklahoma State University
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Farm Bureau Insurance
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,000
Loan Default Rate
13%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$179
My classes are just right in size. From the class of 6 to the class of 21 they all have been appropriate for learning. I have had great teachers, each one wants me to learn and take something from the classes.
Whitney from Stonewall, OK
I have learned more at ECU than I ever thought I would! The classes are small and my teachers all know me by name. Teachers also really care about your academic success. As with any college you'll find a professor or two who don't connect with (or care about) students, but that is definitely not the norm.
Marissa from Seminole, OK
I've learned a lot in my time at ECU, both in and out of class. I feel that the classes here are giving me all the knowledge I need to prepare for my career. I've learned things I didn't know I needed to know, and sharpened skills I already had.
The only problem is that there aren't many professors at this small school. So if you take certain classes, for example Photography I and II, you may get stuck with a professor who just can't teach. Luckily though, most of the profs know their stuff.
Mary from Paden, OK
a great school with a wonderful atmosphere. the teachers are very helpful and willing to make sure you learn. very welcoming for incoming students.
CalebI
The classes are a great size, not too big. The teachers are friendly and willing to help for the most part.
Scottie from Stonewall, OK
ECU is a wonderful school. The various academic departments are fully student focused. It is wonderful to be able to have access to, and feel accepted by the professors.
Jackie from Ada, OK
There are fewer than 5,000 students which makes it easier for students to get one-on-one attention or help when you need it.
All the buildings are close so you don't have to walk for like twenty minutes to class.
There are hundreds of parking spots for students who commute everyday to school.
Madelyn from Ada, OK
It is a extraordinarily welcoming campus, with people who are willing to help new students. The atmosphere is supportive and school spirit is evicent. I rate the school a 10 for how kind and easily accessible the school is.
Hayley from Santa Ana, CA
This college has great professors that are willing to help you whenever you need. The campus is right in the middle of town so your right by other businesses and food places. The classes here are challenging enough to where you feel like your money is not being wasted.
Lindsay from Ada, OK