Ada, Oklahoma · ★ — / 5 Overall

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Public · 4-year · Master's
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.
Master's Universities
Ranked #149 in Master's Universities (2025). Source: Washington Monthly ↗
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Ranked #516 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck (2025). Source: WM Best Value ↗
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1100 E. 14th Street, Ada, Oklahoma, 74820-6999
Visit University Site25th–75th percentile
SAT total: 935–1055
SAT ERW: 435–515
SAT math: 500–540
ACT composite: 16–22
Total: 3,200
Undergrad: 2,460
Undergrad full-time: 2,068
Graduate: 740
Part-time: 778
In-state
Tuition: $8,032
Total cost on campus: $21,440
Out-of-state
Tuition: $17,542
Total cost on campus: $30,950
Room & board: $7,752
Books & supplies: $1,590
Receive aid: 94%
Avg grant aid: $8,911
Pell grant recipients: 49%
Rent: $535 / mo
Average city asking rent, as a roommate share. Zillow Observed Rent Index.
Coffee: $4.50
State average cafe price. Numbeo, 2024.
Gas: $4.12 / gal
State average price. AAA.
Average meal: $6.51
Published board plan, per meal. IPEDS.