East Central University

East Central University, also nicknamed as ECU, was established in 1909. It was originally named East Central State Normal School. This four-year public university is located in Ada, Oklahoma and university enrolls more than 4,000 students annually. ECU offers a range of degree programs, academic majors and minors to its students in subjects which include Business Administration, Accounting, English, and Communication Studies. The university has 5 colleges under it which are:

• College of Educations and Psychology
• College of Graduate Studies
• College of Health and Sciences
• College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
• The School of Business

East Central University has an active Greek life; there are various fraternities and sororities on campus. Both male and female students take active part in sports, like basketball.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in family and social work and education and teaching.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
• Large number of students.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Distance learning available
• Weekend study option
• Part-time classes available
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Student enrollment was 4,463 in 2007-2008 (3,841 full-time equivalent).

About 45% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 55% of the class.

Undergrads are 77% of enrolled students and graduate students are 23%.

About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 93% are full-time and 7% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: East Central University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Housing and Meals

East Central University provides on-campus housing for 1,086 of its 3,841 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 20 meals weekly.

Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. The school is in the Lone Star Conference for major sports.

The school offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 24 male students received the aid (men were 55% of those receiving aid) and 20 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 45% of students receiving such aid) .

Admissions (2008-2009)