ECU Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 58.15%. Moderately selective, indicating a less competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1040. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $8,032
- Out-of-State Tuition: $17,842
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at ECU:
- Total Enrollment: 3,377, including 1,056 online students
- 2,644 Undergraduate, 733 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 37.9% men, 62.1% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 34%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 21%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 61%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 60 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 15 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 16 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's.
ECU Overview
East Central University (ECU) is a four-year, public school located in Ada, OK. It is classified as Master's College and University with larger programs by Carnegie Classification, also known as M1 Master's College. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at M1 Master's College comparison page.
The ECU's tuition & fees is $8,032 for Oklahoma residents and $17,842 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 85% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $8,357.
The school has a total enrollment of 3,377 and the students to faculty ratio is 18 to 1 (5.56%).
ECU's acceptance rate is 58.15% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 42.35%. The median SAT score is 1040 and the ACT score is 20.
ECU ranked 12nd in Oklahoma Colleges rankings. East Central University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of East Central University is $8,032 for in-state students and $17,842 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $6,008 for in-state students and $12,236 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $8,032 for Oklahoma residents and $18,147 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $6,120 for Oklahoma residents and $12,505 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $8,032 | $17,842 |
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| Graduate | $6,008 | $12,236 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $8,032 | $18,147 |
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| Graduate | $6,120 | $12,505 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
East Central University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at ECU
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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