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East Central University admits 58% of those who apply, which makes it moderately selective. The median admission rate of colleges on this site that report one is 77%. The average SAT score of admitted students is 1049 out of 1600 (midpoints: 424 in reading and writing, 497 in maths). The midpoint ACT score is 20 out of 36.
What it costs
| Tuition and fees, students from Oklahoma | $8,332 |
| Tuition and fees, students from elsewhere | $18,442 |
| Room and meals on campus | $9,604 |
| Books and supplies | $1,590 |
| Average full cost of a year (tuition, living, books), before aid | $19,535 |
| Average net price after grants and scholarships | $8,722 |
The net price is what students who got federal aid paid on average for a year after grants and scholarships were taken off (for a public college, students from inside the state). It is 42% below the median net price of colleges in Oklahoma on this site ($14,912). International students are normally charged the out-of-state tuition and do not receive US federal aid.
Net price by family income
| Family income a year | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | $7,721 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $6,098 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $9,485 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $12,117 |
| Above $110,000 | $14,672 |
For students who received federal aid. A negative figure means grants were larger than the cost counted.
For an estimate that fits your own family, use the college's net price calculator.
Results
| Measure | This college | OK median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students who come back for a second year | 61% | 65% | 73% |
| Students who finish their degree (within one and a half times the normal length) | 28% | 37% | 49% |
| Median earnings 10 years after starting | $47,782 | $47,284 | $53,132 |
| Median federal loan debt of those who finish | $18,350 | $17,858 | $19,994 |
Medians are the middle value of the colleges on this site in Oklahoma and in the whole country. Completion and return rates count first-time, full-time students. Earnings and debt count students who received federal aid.
The students
51% of undergraduates receive a Pell Grant, the federal grant for students from lower-income families. 37% take a federal student loan. The undergraduate body is 60% women and 40% men. By undergraduate numbers it is number 15 of the 42 colleges in Oklahoma on this site that report a size; the middle-sized one has 1,693.
Other colleges in Oklahoma of a similar size
- Cameron UniversityLawton, public
- Rogers State UniversityClaremore, public
- University of TulsaTulsa, private nonprofit
- Southeastern Oklahoma State UniversityDurant, public
- Oklahoma Christian UniversityEdmond, private nonprofit
- Mid-America Christian UniversityOklahoma City, private nonprofit
Common questions
What is the acceptance rate of East Central University?
East Central University admits 58% of applicants, according to the College Scorecard.
How much is tuition at East Central University?
Published tuition and fees are $8,332 a year for students from Oklahoma and $18,442 for others. Most students with aid pay less: see the net price.
What is the graduation rate of East Central University?
28% of first-time, full-time students finish within one and a half times the normal length of the course.
Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education, data released on 2 November 2026; checked in November 2026. Net price, debt and earnings describe students who received US federal aid. Costs change each year. This is official data for general information, not advice: confirm costs and admission rules on the college's own website and at collegescorecard.ed.gov.