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East Central University
East Central University admits a bit under 60% of applicants; strong grades put you in the conversation at East Central University, and the data below says what "strong" means.
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East Central University anchors the college town of Ada, OK, where the public campus and town largely share a footprint. International students are a visible presence here — 7.9% of undergraduates come from outside the U.S.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $78,578 four years out. 45% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 2,467 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 60.6% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 935 and 1055 — below the OK middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on East Central University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, East Central University received 1,161 applications and admitted 761 (65.5%), with 370 enrolling.
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 935–1055 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, East Central University's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 435 | 480 | 515 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 520 | 540 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 19 | 22 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How East Central University compares
| East Central University | Oklahoma median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 58.1% | 76% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $8,032 | $9,797 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $44,962 | $46,116 | $53,781 |
At $44,962, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($46,116). Look at East Central University's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
In-state students pay $8,032 in tuition; crossing a state border raises that to $17,842. For non-residents, East Central University's $17,842 is the number to weigh against private options before assuming public means cheaper.
At 2,467 undergrads, East Central University is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
Fewer than half of East Central University students — 34.4% — finish within six years. That number should shape how much debt feels safe.
Top majors by earnings at East Central University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $78,578 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $67,666 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $66,711 |
| Social Work | $59,384 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $52,488 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $51,120 |
| Biology, General | $49,124 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $46,698 |
| Human Services, General | $44,238 |
| Psychology, General | $42,253 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $41,552 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $40,890 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $36,280 |
Median earnings for these 13 East Central University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $44,962 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 22 additional East Central University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for East Central University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 935–1055 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 58.1% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is East Central University's acceptance rate?
65.5% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 761 admitted from 1,161 applicants.
How much does East Central University cost?
In-state tuition is $8,032; out-of-state students pay $17,842. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do East Central University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $44,962 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Oklahoma
- Randall University — 57.9% admitted
- Oklahoma Baptist University — 49.4% admitted
- University of Central Oklahoma — 78.1% admitted
- Oklahoma Wesleyan University — 66.2% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.