East Central University

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Remote
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,320
Student to faculty ratio	17 to 1
Acceptance rate	65%
Students retention rate	57%
On-time graduation rate	31%

Located in Ada, Oklahoma, East Central University is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

East Central University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at East Central University is reported to be 31%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Oklahoma state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 37% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at East Central University is 57% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Oklahoma is 62%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at East Central University do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

64.7%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,195

Cost of attendance at East Central University in 2022 for students from Oklahoma.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Oklahoma's average	$7,578
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$16,555

Cost of attendance at East Central University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Oklahoma's average	$16,350
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 75 of freshman students at East Central University received on average $5,623 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,623

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	210	47%	$5,238	$1,100,012
Other Federal Grant	210	47%	$5,343	$1,122,112
State Grant/Scholarships	135	30%	$4,015	$542,080
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	130	29%	$1,516	$197,124
Total Grant & Scholarships	331	75%	$5,623	$1,861,316

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of East Central University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of East Central University students is 30.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 38.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 24.1%.

30.9%

African American 23.1% 6 students
white 39.5% 146 students
unknown 18.8% 3 students
hispanic 34.1% 15 students
International Students 9.8% 13 students
Mixed Race 30.6% 22 students

Sport Conferences

Football Great American Conference
Baseball Great American Conference
Basketball Great American Conference
Track and Cross Country Great American Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

East Central University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

East Central University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training

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