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East Central University, Oklahoma

Overview of East Central University

East Central University is located in Ada, Oklahoma (a self-contained town). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by East Central University is the Master's degree.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in education and teaching and family and social work.

East Central University Selectivity

East Central University does not offer open admission.

Faculty

The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

East Central University had 4,627 enrolled students in 2005.

Student Life

A lot of students at the school attend part-time. East Central University offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Lone Star Conference.

East Central University Tuition and Affordability

East Central University is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting East Central University

East Central University
1100 E. 14
Ada, OK 74820-6899
General Phone: (580) 332-8000
Admissions Phone: (580) 310-5238
Financial Aid Phone: (580) 310-5225
http://www.ecok.edu

East Central University Programs and Degrees (2005)

East Central University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Education And Teaching286school counseling, elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, special ed, early childhood education, school librarian, physical education teaching, reading teaching
Family And Social Work157human services, social work, family and consumer science
Liberal Arts91general studies, history, sociology, English, cartography, speech and rhetoric, political science
Business And Management75business management, accounting
Nursing And Emergency Medicine51registered nursing
Science35biology, physics, chemistry
Security And Law Enforcement29criminal justice and administration
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy25health and physical education
Media18mass communication
Computer Science And Engineering15computer and info science
Therapy And Counseling14psychology, psychology courses
Medical Adminstration12environmental health, medical records admin
Law10legal assistant
Office And Administration7office management
Mathematics7mathematics
Music6music performance
Art Studies3art studies
Medical Assistant And Technician2clinical lab tech

Number of programs and degrees for East Central University in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree62133
Master's degree2228

Student Body

In 2005, East Central University had a total enrollment of 4,627 students (3,819 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class (2005):

GroupPercent
Full-Time88%
Part-Time12%

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate79%
Graduate21%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White73%
Black4%
Hispanic2%
Asian0%
American Indian19%
(Foreign Students)2%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 180%
18-1918%
20-2120%
22-2422%
25-2912%
30-348%
35-396%
40-499%
50-644%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Oklahoma91%
Texas7%

East Central University Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time64 %
Part-Time42 %

East Central University Room and Board (2005)

East Central University offers campus housing for 1,064 of its 3,819 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of Ada, Oklahoma for details about the area surrounding the campus.)

The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.

East Central University Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total61760798%57294%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
ACT Verbal1724
ACT Math1622
ACT Composite1823

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Rankrequired
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programnot required
Recommendationsnot required
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT3%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT96%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

Admissions Phone Number: (580) 310-5238

East Central University Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 3,256
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 7,890
Room and board$ 3,979
Room charge$ 1,070
Board (meal plan) charge$ 1,930
Books and supplies$ 900
Other expenses$ 3,156

Financial Aid:
East Central University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 315400)

Financial Aid Phone Number: (580) 310-5225

East Central University Faculty

East Central University has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured5331
Non-tenured, but on tenure track2013
Non-tenured and not on tenure track2020

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year1*0*
Associate professorcalendar year0*1*
Lecturercalendar year1*0*
All faculty totalcalendar year2*1*

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year34$59,19814$58,768
Associate professoracademic year15$52,54017$49,975
Assistant professoracademic year27$47,23018$43,346
Instructoracademic year15$37,26513$39,854
Lectureracademic year0*1*
All faculty totalacademic year91$50,93463$47,694

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

East Central University Athletics

Athletic Conferences (2005):

SportConference
FootballLone Star Conference
BasketballLone Star Conference
BaseballLone Star Conference
TrackLone Star Conference

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total12760187
Football63063
Basketball131225
Baseball15015
All Other Sports364884

East Central University Degree Programs (2005)

ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
School Librarian/School Library Media Specialist
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Human Services, General
Social Work

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS
Cartography
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Speech and Rhetorical Studies

MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General

MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies

MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Environmental Health
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator

MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist

MUSIC
Music Performance, General

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Office Management and Supervision

SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General
Psychology, Other

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East Central University Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets East Central University Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in family and social work
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%East Central University % of degrees in family and social work
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 4%East Central University Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of accepted students who choose to enroll
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 7%East Central University % of accepted students who choose to enroll
% of degrees in education and teaching
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%East Central University % of degrees in education and teaching
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%East Central University Number of students
% of freshmen enrolled part-time
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%East Central University % of freshmen enrolled part-time
% students 40 years or older
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 18%East Central University % students 40 years or older
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%East Central University Number of degree programs
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships
NCAA athletic conference member

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