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East Central University

Ada, Oklahoma

3,611 Students on Campus
Ada Location
17,280 Metro Population
3,611 Students on Campus
Ada Location
17,280 Metro Population

About This Campus

East Central University has an average enrollment of 3000 students. The student faculty ratio of 19:1 ensures that students receive personal attention from faculty members. Classes are not taught by graduate assistants. Particular strengths are our programs in business, art, English, history, mass communications, psychology, and biology. Our acceptance rates to medical and law schools are exceptionally high. ECU graduates also have extremely high pass rates for the CPA exam, nursing boards, and teacher certification. The interdisciplinary Native American Studies program features courses in Chickasaw and Potawatomi. ECU also has a nationally accredited program in social work. The Hallie Brown Ford Fine Arts Center provides exceptional facilities for students in art, media production and music.

Study Native America in Native America! We teach local indigenous languages

Collaborate across disciplines in our well equipped fine arts center!

Helpful Information

While a lot of our students commute, we encourage NSE students to live on campus

Location Information

East Central University is situated on 100 acres in Ada, Oklahoma, headquarters of the Chickasaw Nation. Ada has a population of 17,000 and is located approximately 90 miles from Oklahoma City, 115 miles from Tulsa and 150 miles from Dallas. Our school environment is rural.

Academics

REGISTRATION:
TERM DATES:

Fall Start Date: 08/18/2025 - Fall End Date: 12/12/2025

Spring Start Date: 01/20/2026 - Spring End Date: 05/15/2026

CLOSED PROGRAMS:

None

RESTRICTED/LIMITED PROGRAMS:

Nursing and Education programs have admission requirements.

OTHER ACADEMIC INFORMATION:

None

NOTABLE ACADEMICS PROGRAMS:
  • Accounting — Our accounting graduates have a very high pass rate on the CPA exam.
  • Art — Our art programs have exceptional facilities and faculty committed to interdisciplinary collaboration.
  • Biology/Life Science — Our biology students have a very high acceptance rate to medical school. Many are involved in undergraduate research.
  • Business — ECU's Stonecipher School of Business provides first-rate facilities, faculty who possess exceptional academic and business experience, and participation in real-world engagement activities and business competitions.
  • Education — ECU began as a Teacher's College and continues to provide exceptional training for elementary and secondary school teachers.
  • Mass Communication — Our Mass Communication students have extensive experiential learning experiences.
  • Nursing — Nursing is the largest major on campus. Students form cohort groups that provide abundant support and collaborative training. Our state-of-the-art nursing facility will open in Fall 2026.
UNIQUE ACADEMICS PROGRAMS:
  • English — What makes our English major great is our faculty! We host an annual Scissortail Creative Writing Festival that attracts writers with national and international reputations.
  • Legal Studies — Our legal studies students have a 100% acceptance rate to law school.
  • Native American Studies — At East Central University you can pursue Native American Studies in Native America. Our interdisciplinary program features courses in regional Native American Languages. The program also sponsors cultural activities on campus.
OPTIONS:

Honors Access:

UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS OPEN TO NSE STUDENTS:

Conditions

GPA AND OTHER ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:
EXCHANGE PREFERENCES:
  • Full Year Exchange: Accepted
  • Single Term Exchange: Accepted
  • Summer Exchange: Not Available
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (Visa Students):
  • Receive from Canada: Will Accept Away/Home Pay
  • Does your campus accept International Students (those already in the U.S. on a student visa)?
CANADIAN EXCHANGE:
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  • Accept international students studying in Canada on a visa? - No
  • Accept Canadian students on J1 visa or F1 visa? -

Tuition/Finance

Figures per Semester are current as of 11/20/2025
TUITION:
  • Campus Budget
  • Fees are subject to change without notice
  • Home Tuition Payment: Available
  • Away Tuition Payment: Available
    Estimated cost: $4077
MAXIMUM CREDIT HOURS PER SEMESTER:
  • Home Payment: 15
  • Host Payment: 15
MISCELLANEOUS FEES:
Purpose
Amount
Period
Plan
Status
ID Card
$2
Term
Away & Home
Mandatory
Parking Fee
$25
Term
Away & Home
Optional
Academic Rec
$12
Term
Away & Home
Mandatory
Health Service Fee
$50
Term
Away & Home
Mandatory

Canadian students may incur additional fees relating to their student visa and services provided by the International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) office.

Financial Aid for NSE Students. Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.

Room/Meals

Figures per Semester are current as of 11/20/2025
ON-CAMPUS HOUSING PER SEMESER:
  • Is on-campus housing available? Yes
  • Is on-campus living required? No
  • Number of reserved housing spaces: 0
  • Average Room Cost (per term): $2960
  • On-Campus Housing
Off-CAMPUS HOUSING:
MEAL PLANS:
  • Are meal plans available on campus? Yes
  • Is a meal plan purchase required for on-campus, non-apartment residence halls? Yes
  • Average Meal Plan Cost (per term): $2000
  • Campus Meal Plans
Fees are subject to change without notice.

Chance of Acceptance

Priority Placements for Academic Year 26/27

If this is your top choice campus...

Home Tuition Payment Plan

Open

This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!

Away Tuition Payment Plan

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Home Tuition Payment Plan

Open

This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!

Away Tuition Payment Plan

Open

This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!

Resources

CAMPUS SOCIAL MEDIA: