East Central University

https://www.ecok.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,300

4.98% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$9,355

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

65.5%

1,161 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

3,200

75.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

32.7%

148 Graduates

About

East Central University is a higher education institution located in Pontotoc County, OK. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at East Central University were Registered Nursing (79 degrees awarded), General Health & Physical Education (74 degrees), and General Computer & Information Sciences (46 degrees).

In 2023, 868 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at East Central University. 64.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (478 degrees), 4.12 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (116 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at East Central University is $6,300, which is $−18,275 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at East Central University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 700 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at East Central University is $6,300, which is $18,275 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,355.

In 2023, 83% of undergraduate students attending East Central University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 55% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$6,300

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at East Central University was $6,300. The cost of tuition at East Central University is $−18,275 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

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

Average Net Price

$9,355

2023 Value

8.47%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 East Central University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,355. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of East Central University grew by 8.47%.

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.

Other Student Expenses

$8,948

Room and Board

$1,696

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at East Central University was of $8,948 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 3.14% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,696. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at East Central University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

83%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

55%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

83% of undergraduate students at East Central University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 1.22% with respect to 2022, when 82% 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at East Central University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 700 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

East Central University received 1,161 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 3.25% annual growth. Out of those 1,161 applicants, 761 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 65.5% acceptance rate.

There were 3,200 students enrolled at East Central University in 2023. 3% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

East Central University has an overall enrollment yield of 48.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

65.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

761

Accepted Out of 1,161

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of East Central University was 65.5% (761 admissions from 1,161 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 70.1%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 3.25%, while admissions declined by 9.51%.

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 (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

3% of enrolled first-time students at East Central University in 2023 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 3,200 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at East Central University is 2,422 students and the part-time enrollment is 778. This means that 75.7% of students enrolled at East Central University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at East Central University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 52.8% White, 18.4% American Indian or Alaska Native, 7.78% Black or African American, 7.38% Hispanic or Latino, 5.34% Asian, 3.06% Two or More Races, and 0.25% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at East Central University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (31.2%), followed by White Male (18.9%) and American Indian or Alaska Native Female (12%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (36.9%), followed by White Male (15.7%) and American Indian or Alaska Native Female (11.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

75.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at East Central University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,200 students. The full-time enrollment at East Central University is 2,422 and the part-time enrollment is 778. This means that 75.7% of students enrolled at East Central University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% 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

57%

2023 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 57%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), 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 (2023)

White
1,690 enrolled students
American Indian or Alaska Native
590 enrolled students
Black or African American
249 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at East Central University is 52.8% White, 18.4% American Indian or Alaska Native, 7.78% Black or African American, 7.38% Hispanic or Latino, 5.34% Asian, 3.06% Two or More Races, and 0.25% 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 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% 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, 140 students (4.38%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 246 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 (478 degrees awarded). There were 4.12 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (116 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at East Central University is Registered Nursing (79 degrees awarded), followed by General Health & Physical Education (74 degrees) and General Computer & Information Sciences (46 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (112 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (75 degrees), and Education (157 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 (1,538,300 people), Secondary school teachers (531,944 people), Education administrators (286,323 people), Special education teachers (209,457 people), and Preschool & kindergarten teachers (188,281 people).

The most specialized majors at East Central University in 2023 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (112 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (75 degrees), Education (157 degrees), History (14 degrees), and Cultural & Gender Studies (6 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

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 Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at East Central University are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (112 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (75 degrees), Education (157 degrees), History (14 degrees), and Cultural & Gender Studies (6 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (3,072,946 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (444,462 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (254,449 people), Legal services (166,995 people), and Individual & family services (165,254 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 (2023)

Registered Nursing
79 degrees awarded
General Health & Physical Education
74 degrees awarded
General Computer & Information Sciences
46 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at East Central University was Registered Nursing with 79 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at East Central University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

311

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

557

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 311 degrees were awarded to men at East Central University, which is 0.558 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (557).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 39 degrees were awarded to men at East Central University in General Computer & Information Sciences, which is 5.57 times more than the 7 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 70 degrees were awarded to men at East Central University in Registered Nursing, which is 7.78 times more than the 9 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

20%

100% Completion Time

31%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 20% of students graduating from East Central University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 31% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 32% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at East Central University is Male and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 6.08% of graduates (9 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
478 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
116 degrees awarded
Asian
113 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at East Central University is white (478 degrees awarded). There were 4.12 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (116 degrees).

3.46% of degree recipients (30 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
336 degrees awarded
White Male
142 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native Female
80 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at East Central University is white female (336 degrees awarded). There were 2.37 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (142 degrees).

Operations

East Central University has an endowment valued at nearly $38.5M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 169k (0.44%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, East Central University had a total salary expenditure of 63.6M. East Central University employs 45 Instructors, 35 Assistant professors and 27 Associate professors. Most academics at East Central University are Female Instructor (30), Female Assistant professor (19), and Male Associate professor (16).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at East Central University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 54 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 28 employees, and Service with 27 employees.

Endowment

$38.5M

2023 Endowment

8.31%

growth from 2022

East Central University has an endowment valued at about $38.5M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of East Central University grew 8.31% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $11.2M 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

$21.1M

2023 Salaries

2.52%

decline from 2022

In 2023, East Central University paid a median of $21.1M in salaries, which represents 33.2% of their overall expenditure ($63.6M) and a 2.52% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.657% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 5.33% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$8.45M

Instructional Salaries

131

Number of Employees

In 2023, East Central University paid a total of $8.45M to 131 employees working as instructors, which represents 40% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

45 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

54 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at East Central University were Instructor with 45 employees, Assistant professor with 35 employees, and Associate professor with 27 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at East Central University were Office and Administrative Support with 54 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 28 employees, and Service with 27 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Female Assistant professor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at East Central University was Female Instructor with 30 employees, Female Assistant professor with 19 employees, and Male Associate professor with 16 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at East Central University.

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