About East Central University

Founded in 1909, East Central University. is a Public college. Located in Oklahoma, which is a city setting in Oklahoma, the campus itself is Town. The campus is home to 3,433 full time undergraduate students, and 727 full time graduate students.

The East Central University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 18:1. There are 145 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at East Central University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate57%
Application Deadline
Application Fee20
SAT Range850-1020
ACT Range17-23

Admissions at ECU are considered Selective, with ,27% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 42 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

77% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 45% were in the top quarter, and 21% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at East Central University.

5%
“We”re apathetic”
40%
“We know about current events and vote”
50%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
5%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
10%
“We save it for the classroom”
20%
“Sometimes, but not often”
50%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
20%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
45%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
55%
“I feel extremely safe”
5%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
40%
“We bought the gear”
55%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
21%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
63%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
16%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
10%
“Available in class”
65%
“They keep regular office hours”
25%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
42%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
58%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
20%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
45%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
20%
“We only party on weekends”
15%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
25%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
60%
“There might be people who do”
15%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
5%
“We”re apathetic”
40%
“We know about current events and vote”
50%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
5%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
10%
“We save it for the classroom”
20%
“Sometimes, but not often”
50%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
20%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
45%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
55%
“I feel extremely safe”
5%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
40%
“We bought the gear”
55%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
21%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
63%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
16%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
10%
“Available in class”
65%
“They keep regular office hours”
25%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
42%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
58%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
20%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
45%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
20%
“We only party on weekends”
15%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
25%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
60%
“There might be people who do”
15%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    53 Students rated on-campus housing 3.8 stars. 26 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    37 Students rated off-campus housing 3.6 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    56 Students rated campus food 3.5 stars. 30 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    59 Students rated campus facilities 4.2 stars. 46 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    59 Students rated class size 4.6 stars. 66 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    59 Students rated school activities 4.1 stars. 46 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    59 Students rated local services 4.4 stars. 64 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    59 Students rated academics 4.5 stars. 66 % gave the school a 5.0.

East Central University REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of East Central University?

23 Students rated East Central University

Taegan - 10/18/2024

ECU has been difficult. I’m paying for books that were not even using. I’m having to take extra classes that I don’t need because they wouldn’t take me AAS degree. The financial aid department charges all these fees and can’t tell me what most of them are for. I’m an online kid and had to pay a 50 dollar healthcare fee. They are charging about 800 dollars for a practicum where I have to find my own facility to volunteer at. ECU isn’t even teaching the class and it’s 800 bucks. My advisor has been a blessing though.

Cheyenne - 05/14/2021

Overall I like ECU, it is just what I was looking for in a school. Some of my friends though have different opinions, but I think that has a lot to do with the special circumstances of starting college in a pandemic. I feel pretty safe on campus as I often see campus police patroling the area and the dorm requires keycard access to get in. I am excited to be working towards my degree and fully plan on graduating from East Central University.

Madalyn - 10/07/2020

I like that it is small and the education is really good, if not better than big schools.

Makenzie - 10/08/2019

The campus is very nice and the professor help in any way they can. The campus is always clean and the janitors do a nice job of cleaning the place up. This staff is very supportive in anything you do and are always there to help. The students are always ready for the big football games. Sorority’s and the Frats gather to make the games even more exciting. Not just that wait until basketball comes around to watch the community gather inside to cheer on their Tigers.

East Central University FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at East Central University?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for East Central University is 57%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    When picking a college, you want the student to feel safe. Picking a safe environment surrounding the campus is always a top priority. Next visit the campus, before attending, to see how big the classrooms are. I believe being in a classroom with about 20 to 30 students is better than being in a class of 100 at one time. Being in a small class helps the students with getting help with their homework if they need it. This is because the professors know the students by name, so the student feels more comfortable asking for help in a smaller environment compared to a large one.

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  3. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    Campus looks a little run down and out-dated. Needs a face lift. New windows, paint, and just minor cosmetics.I think the community should offer more support for college students such as, discounts at movies, resturants, and social activities. Community needs a social enviroment or night life fthat would appeal to students.

    Read all 16 answers

  4. What kind of person should attend this school?

    Any kind of person can attend this university. It is very diverse. I feel that anyone would feel comfortable in the university's learning environment.

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  5. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The sports at East Central aren't very good. Don't come to this school if you like to go to sporting events. Also Ada is a small town and everything closes at about six every night.

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  6. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Our school would most likely be best known for it's "small town" feel to it, and that all of the classes have less than 40 students, and East Central is very teacher-student friendly. So, us as students get a better education in that we can ask questions and we can get responses from our Professors.

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  7. Describe the students at your school.

    My classmates are really helpful, fun, friendly, challenging, and just all around good people.

    Read all 8 answers

  8. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    There is an excellent College of Education and Pyschology. The cost to attend ECU is relatively low and you recieve a good education if applied correctly.

    Read all 7 answers

  9. What's unique about your campus?

    The best thing about this school, is that it is small. It's very easy to make new friends and stuff like that. The classrooms are small as well. I love that they are small, because the professors know you by name and not by number.

    Read all 7 answers

  10. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I wish that I could have met my professors before enrolling in some of the classes to find out some of their learning styles. Also knowing how you learn best is very useful.

    Read all 6 answers

  11. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    I don't know of anyone who should not attend here. It's a great school with wonderful academic and social opportunities for every walk of life! For its curriculum and opportunities, I would recommend it to anyone interested in a great college experience!

    Read all 5 answers

  12. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    East Central has a welcoming environment and a hunger for education.

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  13. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    I brag that almost every professor has their masters or docorate and become more like friends then a teacher. They are more willing to help out students then other colleges seem to. There is just so much more interaction between professors and student then anywhere else. You get a greater quality education and for less money then those lager schools.

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Student Body

Students

58%

female

42%

male

3,433

Total Undergrad Enrollment

727

Total Grad Students

8%

Out-Of-State

70%

In-State

22%

International

Organizations

88

Student Organizations

4

Fraternities

3

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

23%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
14%
% Asian/Pacific Islander
N/A
% Black or African-American
3%
% Hispanic/Latino
5%
% White or Caucasian
55%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

96% of students attending East Central University receive some sort of financial aid. 40% were awarded federal grants. While 31% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$15,399

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,600

Books and Supplies

$5,350

Room and Board

22,349

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$5,056
$30 - $48K
$6,202
$48 - $75K
$8,489
$75 - $110K
$11,024
$110K & UP
$11,200

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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