Measure | Difficulty | |
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Admission Standards | Very Easy | |
Applicant Competition | Very Low |
The acceptance rate at ECU is 96%. It ranks #19 in Oklahoma for lowest rate of acceptance. East Central University is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 843 out of 874 applicants were admitted.
The school has very easy admission requirements for SAT and ACT scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 72 percent (SAT 860/1060 ACT 18/24). East Central University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.49. Of those applicants who were admitted, 62% enrolled. With over half of admitted students enrolling, acceptance by East Central University is a prized outcome for many students.
The ECU application fee is $20 and applications are due by Jul 15.
You are required to submit admission test scores with your application. East Central University is not a test optional school. Note: Please consult the school directly to determine if testing requirements are temporarily suspended due to COVID-19.
SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
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SAT Reading 25th | 420 |
SAT Math 25th | 440 |
SAT Composite 25th | 860 |
SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
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SAT Reading 75th | 550 |
SAT Math 75th | 510 |
SAT Composite 75th | 1060 |
Average SAT Score | 960 |
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to East Central University?
East Central University typically prefers applicants to be in the top 83 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 860 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 760. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 960 out of 1600. ECU ranks #12 in Oklahoma for highest average SAT composite score. 8 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2020 starting classSAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
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1060 and Above | Good | >98% |
960 to 1060 | Avg + | 96%-98% |
860 to 960 | Avg - | 93%-96% |
760 to 860 | Reach | 89%-93% |
Less than 760 | Low | <89% |
ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
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ACT Reading 25th | 16 |
ACT Math 25th | 16 |
ACT Composite 25th | 18 |
ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
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ACT Reading 75th | 25 |
ACT Math 75th | 25 |
ACT Composite 75th | 24 |
Average ACT Score | 21 |
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into ECU?
Admission data indicates that ECU regularly accepts students with ACT's of 18 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 62 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 15 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 21 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 24 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #9 in Oklahoma for highest average ACT composite score. Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 100 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to East Central University.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2020 starting classACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
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24 and Above | Good | >98% |
21 to 24 | Avg + | 96%-98% |
18 to 21 | Avg - | 93%-96% |
15 to 18 | Reach | 89%-93% |
Less than 15 | Low | <89% |
What GPA do you need to get into East Central University?
Applicants require above average high school grades to get into ECU. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at East Central University was 3.49 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #11 in Oklahoma for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.49 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as ECU accepts 96% of all applicants.
High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Competitiveness |
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4.0 | 8.0% | Good |
3.75 to 3.99 | 29.0% | Avg + |
3.50 to 3.74 | 19.0% | Avg - |
3.25 to 3.49 | 19.0% | Avg - |
3.00 to 3.24 | 12.0% | Reach |
2.50 to 2.99 | 11.0% | Reach |
2.00 to 2.49 | 2.0% | Low |
1.00 to 1.99 | 0% | Low |
less than 1.00 | 0% | Low |
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2021
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Women | Men | Total | |
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Applied | 520 | 354 | 874 |
Accepted | 499 | 344 | 843 |
Acceptance Rate | 96% | 97% | 96% |
Enrolled | 300 | 221 | 521 |
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 60% | 64% | 62% |
Applicants have 14 days left until the Fall 2022 term applications are due on Jul 15, 2022.
The cost for prospective students to apply to East Central University is $20.
What are the requirements for admission to East Central University and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Test Scores | Required |
High School GPA | Required |
High School Class Rank | Required |
Completion of College Preparatory Program | Neither required nor recommended |
Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
AP Credit | Yes |
Dual Credit | Yes |
Credit for Life Experiences | No |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=207041 IPEDS survey data for East Central University.
8% of students submit their SAT scores to ECU. 100% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
96% of those who apply are granted admission to ECU. Admission competition is and the college has very easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 860 and 1060. 8% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 18 and 24. 100% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.