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East Central University is a four-year public university located in Ada, Oklahoma. ECU was established in 1909 as the East Central State Normal School. After a few name and status changes, it was finally granted the status of a university in 1974. The university offers more than 65 academic majors, including over 10 teachers certifications. It also offers distance learning programs. ECU is organized into the following academic divisions:
ECU’s athletic teams are known as the Tigers. They compete in the NCAA Division II and are members of the Lone Star Conference.
East Central University is located in Ada, OK (a self-contained town). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by East Central University is the Post-Master's certificate.
The school is known for its programs in education and teaching and family and social work.
East Central University does not offer open admission.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
East Central University had 4,463 enrolled students in 2007-2008.
The school offers students meal plans. East Central University values student athletics, and belongs to the Lone Star Conference.
The school is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"East Central University's mission is to foster a learning environment in which students, faculty, staff, and community interact to educate students for life in a rapidly changing and culturally diverse society. Within its service area, East Central University provides leadership for economic development and cultural enhancement."
More complete details are provided below.
East Central University
1100 E. 14
Ada, OK 74820-6899
General Phone: (580) 332-8000
http://www.ecok.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 310 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, school counseling, early childhood education, school librarian, reading teaching, physical education teaching, special ed |
| Family and Social Work | 157 | human services, social work, family and consumer science |
| Liberal Arts | 86 | history, general studies, sociology, English, political science, cartography, speech and rhetoric, Native American studies |
| Business and Management | 81 | business management, accounting |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 57 | registered nursing |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 45 | health and physical education |
| Science | 44 | biology, chemistry, physics |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 29 | criminal justice and administration |
| Therapy and Counseling | 22 | psychology, psychology courses |
| Medical Administration | 22 | environmental health, medical records admin |
| Media | 15 | mass communication |
| Mathematics | 12 | mathematics |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 11 | computer and info science |
| Law | 10 | legal assistant |
| Art Studies | 9 | art studies |
| Music | 7 | music performance |
| Medical Support and Technology | 3 | clinical lab tech |
| Office and Administration | 2 | office management |
Number of programs and degrees for East Central University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 654 | 34 |
| Master's degree | 268 | 9 |
In 2007-2008, East Central University had a total enrollment of 4,463 students (3,841 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 45% |
| Women | 55% |
| Full-Time | 93% |
| Part-Time | 7% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 77% |
| Graduate | 23% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 69% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 22% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 90% |
| Texas | 8% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 63 % |
| Part-Time | 38 % |
East Central University offers campus housing for 1,086 of its 3,841 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Ada, Oklahoma for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Oklahoma Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 792 | 761 | 96% | 555 | 73% |
| Men | 371 | 355 | 96% | 250 | 70% |
| Women | 421 | 406 | 96% | 305 | 75% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 21 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 22 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 100% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,271 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,286 |
| Room and board | $ 5,136 |
| Room charge | $ 1,600 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,480 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,542 |
Financial Aid:
East Central University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 315400)
East Central University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 52 | 33 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 16 | 15 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 26 | 25 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $55,363 | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 33 | $64,674 | 22 | $62,655 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 15 | $54,987 | 9 | $53,062 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 26 | $47,254 | 19 | $47,616 |
| Instructor | academic year | 16 | $42,943 | 21 | $42,472 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 90 | $54,163 | 71 | $51,445 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Lone Star Conference |
| Basketball | Lone Star Conference |
| Baseball | Lone Star Conference |
| Track | Lone Star Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 24 | 20 | 44 |
| Football | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| Basketball | 2 | 6 | 8 |
| Track | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Baseball | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| All Other Sports | 6 | 11 | 17 |
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
LIBERAL ARTS
American Indian/Native American Studies
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 ADMINISTRATION
Environmental Health
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets East Central University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students 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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