PublicTownEast Central University
ECU
Ada, Oklahoma 74820-6999
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — excellent value
East Central University is a public institution in Ada with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1019, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 2.2K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
33% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $44,962 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $9,287.
More About This School
Varsity Sports
History & Fun Facts
- •History The university was founded as East Central State Normal School in 1909, two years after Oklahoma was admitted as the 46th U.
- •The 1910 Oklahoma Legislature funded faculty salaries and the construction of a building on a 16-acre (65,000 m) site donated by a Chickasaw allottee.
- •In 1919, the normal schools were authorized by the Oklahoma Legislature to offer four years of teacher education, to offer bachelor's degrees, and were designated teachers' colleges.
- •From 1910 to 1960, East Central operated Horace Mann Training School, a teacher education program.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1019
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
45.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
2.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$11,250
Programs (65)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
57%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
14
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from OK state average