East Central University (ECU)
Public four-year university in Ada, OK that costs an average of $8,722 a year after financial aid, admits 58% of applicants and graduates 28% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$8,722
Acceptance rate
58%
Graduation rate
28%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$47,782
PublicTown (remote)2,467 undergraduates
Cost of ECU
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $19,535 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $8,332 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $18,442 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $9,604 |
| Books and supplies | $1,590 |
| Average net price after aid | $8,722 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $7,721 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $6,098 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $9,485 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $12,117 |
| $110,001+ | $14,672 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with ECU's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | 58% |
|---|---|
| Average SAT | 1,049 |
| SAT reading (25th–75th percentile) | 460–560 |
| SAT math (25th–75th percentile) | 440–560 |
| ACT composite (25th–75th percentile) | 17–24 |
| Test scores | Considered but not required |
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 28% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 61% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $41,810 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $47,782 |
| Rank in Oklahoma (earnings) | 17th of 23 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $18,350 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $209 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 51% |
| Students with federal loans | 37% |
Majors and programs at ECU
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (30)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 129 | $82,864 | $21,500 |
| Business/Commerce | — | $57,445 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 34 | $51,547 | $12,500 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 143 | $45,663 | $15,750 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 71 | $45,647 | — |
| Human Services | 59 | $42,597 | $22,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 61 | $41,774 | $23,215 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | — | $41,389 | $15,375 |
| Biology | 77 | $41,077 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 103 | $34,826 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 30 | $29,404 | $15,945 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 35 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 3 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 17 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 7 | — | — |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 7 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 15 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 2 | — | — |
| History | 27 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | 13 | — | — |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 32 | — | — |
| Music | 15 | — | — |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | 15 | — | — |
| Physics | 6 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 4 | — | — |
| Psychology | 99 | — | $18,617 |
| Public Health | 13 | — | — |
| Social Work | 49 | — | $19,817 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 1 | — | — |
Certificate programs (12)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | 29 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 3 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | — | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | — | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 14 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 14 | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 13 | — | — |
| International Business | 4 | — | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services | 18 | — | — |
| Marketing | 4 | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | — | — | — |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | — | — | — |
Master's degree programs (17)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 128 | $60,380 | $22,685 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 37 | $50,142 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 2 | $47,994 | $22,997 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 14 | — | — |
| Biology | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | — | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 16 | — | — |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | 17 | — | — |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | 23 | — | — |
| Human Services | 33 | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 25 | — | — |
| Psychology, Other | 37 | — | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | — | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 32 | — | $30,288 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 79 | — | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 35 | — | — |
Graduate certificate programs (3)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | — | — | — |
| Psychology, Other | 4 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Oklahoma
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron University | Lawton | $7,472 | — | $42,927 |
| Rogers State University | Claremore | $18,042 | — | $45,841 |
| Southeastern Oklahoma State University | Durant | $7,565 | 76% | $48,391 |
| Southwestern Oklahoma State University | Weatherford | $15,278 | — | $53,203 |
| Northwestern Oklahoma State University | Alva | $9,433 | 65% | $49,123 |
| Northeastern State University | Tahlequah | $12,424 | 100% | $48,728 |
| University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma | Chickasha | $13,444 | 66% | $44,726 |
| Oklahoma Panhandle State University | Goodwell | $8,380 | — | $48,353 |
About ECU
| Type | Public four-year university |
|---|---|
| Location | Ada, OK |
| Setting | Town (remote) |
| Undergraduates | 2,467 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 18 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Higher Learning Commission |
| Website | ecok.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
What is ECU's acceptance rate?
East Central University admits 58% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,049 on the SAT.
How much does ECU cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $19,535 a year (tuition and fees: $8,332 in-state, $18,442 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $8,722 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $7,721.
How much do ECU graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $47,782 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 17th of 23 similar colleges in Oklahoma. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($82,864 a year after graduation).
What is ECU's graduation rate?
28% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 61% of first-year students return for a second year.