Acceptance
58%
Avg SAT
1049
In-State
$8,032
Grad Rate (4yr)
23%
Retention
61%
Earnings
$44,962
AI Overview
East Central University in Ada, Oklahoma offers distinctive strengths in Food Science and Technology alongside Natural Resources Management—programs that blend hands-on learning with Oklahoma's agricultural heritage. The campus fosters a welcoming, tight-knit community where students know their professors personally and collaboration trumps competition. Self-directed learners who want practical experience and close mentorship thrive here. With its uncommon focus on cultural and group studies, ECU attracts students seeking both specialized career preparation and meaningful dialogue across differences.
AI-generated interpretation, separate from the federal statistics on this page · refreshed Mar 2026
SAT Score Range
ACT Score Range
In-State Tuition
$8,032
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,842
Room & Board
$8,516
Average Net Price
$8,683
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants & scholarships
Receive Pell Grants
45%
Take Federal Loans
36%
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,671
6-Year Graduation Rate
1st Year Retention Rate
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
$44,962Median Debt
At graduation for completers
$17,671Top Programs by Earnings
Bachelor's degree graduatesRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
79 graduates
$78,578
4 yrs after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences, General
66 graduates
$67,666
4 yrs after graduation
Accounting and Related Services
19 graduates
$66,711
4 yrs after graduation
Social Work
16 graduates
$59,384
4 yrs after graduation
Business Administration, Management and Operations
36 graduates
$52,488
4 yrs after graduation
Criminal Justice and Corrections
11 graduates
$51,120
4 yrs after graduation
Biology, General
36 graduates
$49,124
4 yrs after graduation
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
74 graduates
$46,698
4 yrs after graduation
Human Services, General
37 graduates
$44,238
4 yrs after graduation
Psychology, General
41 graduates
$42,253
4 yrs after graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
Available Programs
48+ programsAnd 36 more programs available
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