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East Central University is a public regional university located in Ada, Oklahoma. East Central University is moderately inclusive in their admissions.
Return on educational investment at East Central University is in the top 50% of all ranked schools. The median student earns $40,737 10 years after enrolling, 17th in Oklahoma, and in the bottom 25% nationally. When adjusted for earning differences by major, East Central University bachelor students earn 5% less than the national average.
East Central University’s median net annual cost of $10,496 and average years to graduate of 4.6 are reported only at the school level. We assume these same costs and graduation time for all programs.
The top 6 programs at East Central University sorted by number of graduates - Registered Nursing, Business Administration, Computer science, Health & Fitness, Biology, Liberal Arts and Sciences - are shown below. To see more programs, click on "see additional programs".
Annual net cost
$10,496
Average years to graduate
4.6
When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
Accounting
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Economic score: 3.41
Mathematics
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Economic score: 3.44
Criminal Justice
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Economic score: 3.55
Consumer Sciences
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Economic score: 5.13
Education
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Economic score: 5.52
English Language & Lit
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Economic score: 6.32
Social Work
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Economic score: 6.91
Comms & Media Studies
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Economic score: 23.76
Legal Support Services
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Economic score: 32.76
Fine & Studio Arts
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Economic score: 408.56
EarningPlus compares the three-year post graduate earnings to the median earnings of the same graduating class, with the same graduate degree. These 2 metrics, debt-to-earnings and EarningsPlus, are combined into an economic score. The lower the economic score the better.
The most popular 4 graduate programs at East Central University - Educ. Administration, Student Counseling, Psychology, Other, Education - are shown below.
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The average full-time graduate completes their degree in 4.6 years. 45% of all students graduate within 8 years including part-time students. The graduation rate at East Central University is 0% lower than the state average, and 12% below the average for all regional universities in the country.
At East Central University, Pell Grant recipients represent 41% of the measured graduating class, 6% higher than the national average of 35%. The average Pell Grant recipient at East Central University graduates within 4.7 years.
We calculate this performance by adjusting the graduation rate of Pell students by their percentage of the student body. This adjustment is made to prevent schools with large numbers of Pell students from underperforming in comparison to schools with few Pell students but high graduation rates.
East Central University’s economic mobility score of 24.41 is calculated by adjusting the 3.07 economic score of lower-income students by the 41% pell grant recipients within the student body. East Central University’s EMS of 24.41 ranks in the top 25% nationally. Please note that the economic mobility score considers only students that have graduated.
Economic Mobility
To calculate economic mobility of low-income (household earnings below $30,000) students, we adjust each institution’s economic score by their percentage of Pell Grant students. The logic of this Pell-adjusted calculation is derived from Third Way’s Economic Mobility Index (EMI).
Top 25%
The average Title IV recipient at East Central University pays $10,496 a year, $9,094 less than the $19,590 advertised. See below the cost breakdown for students who receive Title IV grants, broken down by income level.
Average net price
The average net price shown by income level for all students that receive Title IV aid. Calculated by deducting the average grant and scholarship aid from tuition, fees, books, and room and board. Limited to first-time, full-time students. Public institution figures are calculated using in-state tuition figures.
Median net price $10,496
Much of the gap between net price and sticker price is filled by institutional and government grants. At East Central University, 75% of students receive some grants and scholarships, compared to the national average of 87% for all colleges and universities. The average amount of federal, state, and institutional grants that students receive is shown on the right.
This leaves a total of $10,496 on average to be covered by the student – be it through loans or out of pocket. In total, 29% of students take out loans, federal or private, at an average amount of $5,100. This is 25% less than the national average.
Federal grants
$4,799
Pell grants
$5,167
State grants
$4,015
Institutional grants
$1,516
East Central University offers 5 online bachelor programs, 4 of which are held exclusively online. At the master’s level East Central University offers 4 programs, all of which are held exclusively online. We use the IPEDS July '20 — July '21 Distance Education report to determine which programs are online. EarningsPlus data is provided when available.
Online programs
9
Hybrid programs
1
Percentage of programs online
20%
East Central University's moderately inclusive admissions are indicated by their 65% acceptance rate. In 2021, the school had 1,005 applicants, of which 650 were admitted and 438 enrolled. East Central University doesn't have a rolling admissions policy, which means applications are reviewed after a hard admissions deadline.
Full time
83%
83%
Female
59%
59%
First time
55%
59%
In-state
88%
68%
1st generation
46%
35%
White
52%
52%
Black
5%
14%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Asian
1%
5%
American Indian
17%
1.6%
Pacific Islander
N/A
0.3%
Other
21%
12%