East Central University

https://www.ecok.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,300

2024 Average Net Price

$8,565

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

58.1%

2,148 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

3,377

75.6% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

34.4%

148 Graduates

About

East Central University is a higher education institution located in Pontotoc County, OK. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at East Central University were General Health & Physical Education (69 degrees awarded), General Psychology (58 degrees), and Registered Nursing (50 degrees).

In 2024, 780 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at East Central University. 69.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 30.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (422 degrees), 3.22 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (131 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at East Central University is $6,300, which is $−17,700 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at East Central University is $6,300, which is $17,700 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,565.

In 2024, 85% of undergraduate students attending East Central University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 36% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$6,300

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at East Central University was $6,300. The cost of tuition at East Central University is $−17,700 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of East Central University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$8,565

2024 Value

8.44%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 East Central University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,565. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of East Central University grew by 8.44%.

This chart compares the average net price of East Central University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

85%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

36%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

85% of undergraduate students at East Central University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 2.41% with respect to 2023, when 83% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at East Central University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

East Central University received 2,148 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 85% annual growth. Out of those 2,148 applicants, 1,249 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 58.1% acceptance rate.

There were 3,377 students enrolled at East Central University in 2024. 3% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

East Central University has an overall enrollment yield of 42.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

58.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

1,249

Accepted Out of 2,148

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of East Central University was 58.1% (1,249 admissions from 2,148 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 65.5%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 85%, while admissions grew by 64.1%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of East Central University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

3% of enrolled first-time students at East Central University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

East Central University had a total enrollment of 3,377 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at East Central University is 2,552 students and the part-time enrollment is 825. This means that 75.6% of students enrolled at East Central University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at East Central University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 49.5% White, 14.9% American Indian or Alaska Native, 8.56% Hispanic or Latino, 7.49% Two or More Races, 6.22% Black or African American, 0.651% Asian, and 0.207% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at East Central University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (29.7%), followed by White Male (18.9%) and American Indian or Alaska Native Female (11.5%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (34%), followed by White Male (15.6%) and American Indian or Alaska Native Female (10.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

75.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at East Central University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,377 students. The full-time enrollment at East Central University is 2,552 and the part-time enrollment is 825. This means that 75.6% of students enrolled at East Central University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at East Central University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

61%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at East Central University was 61%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), East Central University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at East Central University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,670 enrolled students
American Indian or Alaska Native
503 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
289 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at East Central University is 49.5% White, 14.9% American Indian or Alaska Native, 8.56% Hispanic or Latino, 7.49% Two or More Races, 6.22% Black or African American, 0.651% Asian, and 0.207% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 185 students (5.48%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 300 more women than men received degrees from East Central University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at East Central University is white (422 degrees awarded). There were 3.22 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (131 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at East Central University is General Health & Physical Education (69 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (58 degrees) and Registered Nursing (50 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at East Central University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (110 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (66 degrees), and Education (156 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at East Central University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,548,057 people), Secondary school teachers (527,033 people), Education administrators (285,243 people), Special education teachers (207,232 people), and Other managers (199,944 people).

The most specialized majors at East Central University in 2024 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (110 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (66 degrees), Education (156 degrees), History (13 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (12 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at East Central University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at East Central University are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (110 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (66 degrees), Education (156 degrees), History (13 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (12 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at East Central University are Elementary & secondary schools (2,905,630 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (344,793 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (249,647 people), Individual & family services (155,544 people), and Outpatient care centers (146,044 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by East Central University.

Most Common (2024)

Accounting & Finance
10 degrees awarded
General Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration
7 degrees awarded
General Management Information Systems
5 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at East Central University was Accounting & Finance with 10 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at East Central University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

240

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

540

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 240 degrees were awarded to men at East Central University, which is 0.444 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (540).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at East Central University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 33 degrees were awarded to men at East Central University in General Health & Physical Education, which is 0.917 times less than the 36 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 53 degrees were awarded to men at East Central University in General Psychology, which is 10.6 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

18%

100% Completion Time

28%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 18% of students graduating from East Central University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 28% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 29% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
422 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
131 degrees awarded
Black or African American
56 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at East Central University is white (422 degrees awarded). There were 3.22 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (131 degrees).

3.97% of degree recipients (31 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
449 degrees awarded
White Female
441 degrees awarded
White Female
407 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at East Central University is white female (449 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (441 degrees).

Operations

East Central University has an endowment valued at nearly $43.5M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 192k (0.443%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, East Central University had a total salary expenditure of 65.1M. East Central University employs 38 Instructors, 34 Assistant professors and 29 Professors. Most academics at East Central University are Female Instructor (25), Male Professor (17), and Female Assistant professor (17).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at East Central University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 79 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 42 employees, and Management with 40 employees.

Endowment

$43.5M

2024 Endowment

12.9%

growth from 2023

East Central University has an endowment valued at about $43.5M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of East Central University grew 12.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $2.4M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at East Central University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$22.8M

2024 Salaries

8.12%

growth from 2023

In 2024, East Central University paid a median of $22.8M in salaries, which represents 35.1% of their overall expenditure ($65.1M) and a 8.12% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.52% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 0.657% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$7.11M

Instructional Salaries

125

Number of Employees

In 2024, East Central University paid a total of $7.11M to 125 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at East Central University were Office and Administrative Support with 79 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 42 employees, and Management with 40 employees.

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