[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]
How hard is ECU to get into?
This page provides the latest information on East Central University (ECU)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. ECU's acceptance rate is 58.15% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 2,148 students applied and 1,249 were admitted to the school. It means that your chances of getting into ECU is not low.
To apply to ECU, the SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).
Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2024-25, ECU's acceptance rate is 58.15% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 42.35%. 899 men and 1,249 women applied to ECU and 518 men and 731 women students were accepted.
Among them, 233 men and 296 women were enrolled in ECU. You can explore the ECU's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.
Median SAT and ACT Score
For the academic year 2025, 17 students (3% of enrolled students) submitted SAT scores and 315 students (60% of enrolled students) submitted ACT scores as part of the admission process at ECU.
The median SAT score for admitted students is 1,040, including 530 in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) and 510 in SAT Math. The 75th percentile SAT EBRW score is 560 and the 25th percentile is 460. For SAT Math, the 75th percentile score is 560 and the 25th percentile is 440.
The median ACT composite score is 20, with a 75th percentile score of 24 and a 25th percentile score of 17 at ECU. The median ACT Math score is 18 and the median ACT English score is 20.
How competitive is ECU's score?
The SAT and ACT scores at East Central University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,088, ACT: 22 - public master's college and university with larger programs).
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2024-25, total 529 first-year students enrolled in ECU. The proportion of full-time students is 89.22% and part-time students is 10.78%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 44.05% and women students is 55.95%.
The following table shows the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at ECU.
Application Requirements
It requires to submit English Proficiency Test,
The SAT and ACT test score is not required, but considered in admission process at ECU. The english proficiency test is required .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply East Central University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
General Admissions Information
The following provides general admission information for applying to ECU:
- Open Admission Policy: No
- Undergraduate Application Fees: -
- Graduate Application Fees: -
- Admission Information: https://www.ecok.edu/admissions/
- Online Application: https://www.ecok.edu/apply/
- Calendar System: Semester
- Course for High School Students: Not Offered
- Credits Accepted: Advanced placement (AP) Credits
- Degree Offered: 2-Years Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master
ECU Admission Frequently Asked Questions
ECU is less competitive, with an acceptance rate of 58.15%.
ECU recommends submitting SAT or ACT scores, but they are not strictly required for admission. The average SAT score required for admission to ECU is 1,040, and the average ACT score is 20. Meeting or exceeding these scores will improve your chances of admission.
ECU does not require or recommend a personal essay or statement for admission. However, they may be required for certain programs or scholarships.
ECU does not require or recommend a recommendation letter for admission. However, it may be required for certain programs or scholarships.
ECU does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.
ECU does not require high school GPA, rank, or transcript for admission. However, requirements may vary by program, so check the official admissions website for details.
Yes, ECU requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.
The institutional SAT code for ECU is 6186 and 4-digit ACT code is 3394.