East Central University
Ada, Oklahoma
Public·Four or more years·Master's degree·GPA 3.36
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East Central University is a public university in Ada, Oklahoma, founded in 1909 as East Central State Normal School; its present name was adopted in 1985. It is part of Oklahoma's Regional University System and offers courses in McAlester, Shawnee, Durant, and online, in addition to its flagship campus in Ada.
- Rankings
#149 (Washington Monthly)▼
Master's Universities
Ranked #149 in Master's Universities (2025). Source: Washington Monthly ↗
Value rank
Ranked #516 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck (2025). Source: WM Best Value ↗
- Tuition — In-State
$8,032▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $21,440
Room & Board: $7,752
Books & Supplies: $1,590
Receive Aid: 94%
Avg Grant Aid: $8,911
Pell Grant Recipients: 49%
- Tuition — Out-of-State
$17,542▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $30,950
Room & Board: $7,752
Books & Supplies: $1,590
Receive Aid: 94%
Avg Grant Aid: $8,911
Pell Grant Recipients: 49%
- Gas
- ⛽ $4.05 / gal
- Test Scores
SAT 935–1055▼
25th–75th Percentile
SAT Total: 935–1055
SAT ERW: 435–515
SAT Math: 500–540
ACT Composite: 16–22
- Admit Rate
- 66%
- Avg HS GPA
- 3.36
- Total Enrollment
- 3,200
- Undergrad
- 2,460
- Graduate
- 740
- Student-Faculty Ratio
- 16:1
- Retention Rate
- 57%
- Graduation Rate
- 33%
- Official Portal
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1100 E. 14th Street, Ada, Oklahoma, 74820-6999
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