East Central University Admission
Acceptance Rate
58.15%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
42.35%
Freshmen Enrollment
529
SAT Scores
1,040
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 2,148 students have applied and 1,249 students have allowed to admit to East Central University (Acceptance rate: 58.15%). ECU's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 42.35 % where 529 students have finally enrolled out of 1,249 admitted students.
ECU acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Oklahoma. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Southern Nazarene University and University of Central Oklahoma, its acceptance rate is lower (difficult to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 84.71%).
ECU enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Oklahoma. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is lower (admitted, but not enrolled) (average yield is 44.40%).
How to Apply to East Central University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply ECU. ECU offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://www.ecok.edu/admissions/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.ecok.edu/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | https://www.ecok.edu/current-students/paying-college/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.ecok.edu/current-students/paying-college/net-price-calculator.php |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.ecok.edu/academics/catalog.php |
| Athletic | https://ecok.edu/ir/data-dashboard/index.php |
| Disability Service | https://www.ecok.edu/current-students/student-services/office-testing-and-accessibility-services/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at ECU and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at East Central University is 1,040 and the average ACT score is 20. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of East Central University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,045). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| East Central University | 1,040 | 20 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,045 | 21 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Oklahoma | 1,058 | 64 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At East Central University, 17 students submitted SAT scores (3% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,040 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Oklahoma. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 460 | 530 | 560 |
| Mathematics | 440 | 510 | 560 |
| Total | 900 | 1,040 | 1,120 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At East Central University, 315 students submitted ACT scores (60% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 20 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Oklahoma. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 17 | 20 | 24 |
| English | 16 | 20 | 24 |
| Mathematics | 16 | 18 | 22 |
ECU Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to East Central University. The school requires 1 item to submit - TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
3 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, and Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Considered, if submitted |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not Considered |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |