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About East Central University

public masters universityhealth sciences focustest optional admissionssmall town campus

East Central University is a public university in Ada, OK, known for its public masters university, health sciences focus, and test optional admissions. With an acceptance rate of 70%, East Central is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 501 students each year. East Central is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 960–1078, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. East Central offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $9,222 per year; the sticker price of $29,663 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

East Central University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

70%
Overall Accept Rate
1019
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 960 – 1078 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to East Central University

Application Strategy
ECU is located in Ada, which sits within the Chickasaw Nation territory, and the university has a historically strong connection to Native American students in Oklahoma. If you have tribal affiliation or ties to Indigenous communities in the region, highlight that background in your application materials.
Extracurriculars
ECU has strong ties to education, healthcare, and public service careers in southeastern Oklahoma, so if you have internships, volunteer work, or jobs in any of those fields, make sure to feature them prominently in your activities list.

Financial Aid & Cost

What East Central University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceAvg. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$30k/yr$8.2k
30k-48k~$30k/yr$6.4k
48k-75k~$30k/yr$7.2k
75k-110k~$30k/yr$12.2k
110k+~$30k/yr$10.7k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

33%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$41k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
18:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
2,502
Undergrad Enrollment

Student Body

Student body composition

Race & Ethnicity

47%White
16%American Indian / AK Native
9%Hispanic
8%International
7%Two or More Races
7%Black / African American
6%Unknown / Unreported
1%Asian
0%Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
Gender40% Men · 60% Women
Citizenship / Immigration Status92% Citizens and Immigrants · 8% International
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