Ada, Oklahoma
ECU Admission Requirements
Chances of getting into East Central University
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
48%| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Easy | |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
How hard is it to get into ECU and can I get accepted? The school has a 48% acceptance rate. Last year, 887 out of 1,847 applicants were admitted making ECU a more competitive school to get into with a good chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants. Academically, it has easy requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 60 percent. East Central University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students. Of those applicants who were admitted, 53% enrolled. With over half of admitted students enrolling, acceptance by East Central University is a prized outcome for many students. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top half of their high school class.
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ECU SAT Scores
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
1020-1230Applicants Submitting SAT
4%| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 520 |
| SAT Math 25th | 500 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1020 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 620 |
| SAT Math 75th | 610 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1230 |
| Average SAT Score | 1130 |
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to East Central University?
East Central University typically requires applicants to be in the top 57 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1020 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 910. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1130 out of 1600. 4 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1230 and Above | Good | >61% |
| 1125 to 1230 | Avg + | 48%-61% |
| 1020 to 1125 | Avg - | 35%-48% |
| 915 to 1020 | Reach | 24%-35% |
| Less than 915 | Low | <24% |
ECU ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
18-23Applicants Submitting ACT
76%| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 16 |
| ACT Math 25th | 16 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 18 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 22 |
| ACT Math 75th | 22 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 23 |
| Average ACT Score | 20 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
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 16 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 20 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 23 and above have very competitive chances. Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 76 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to East Central University.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 23 and Above | Good | >64% |
| 20 to 23 | Avg + | 48%-64% |
| 18 to 20 | Avg - | 38%-48% |
| 16 to 18 | Reach | 28%-38% |
| Less than 16 | Low | <28% |
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
3.3Typical High School Grades
B+You will need above average high school grades to get into East Central University. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at East Central University was 3.3 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. Even with a competitive GPA, admission to ECU will be challenging as the school denies more applicants than it admits.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75+ | 26% | Good |
| 3.50 to 3.75 | 20% | Avg + |
| 3.25 to 3.50 | 17% | Avg + |
| 3.00 to 3.25 | 15% | Avg - |
| 2.75 to 3.00 | 15% | Reach |
| 2.50 to 2.75 | 6% | Reach |
| 2.25 to 2.50 | 1% | Reach |
| 2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Low |
High School Class Rank
77% of East Central University freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 19% |
| Top 25% of class | 43% |
| Top 50% of class | 77% |
| Bottom 50% of class | 23% |
| Bottom 25% of class | 4% |
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 1,009 | 838 | 1,847 |
| Accepted | 500 | 387 | 887 |
| Acceptance Rate | 50% | 46% | 48% |
| Enrolled | 258 | 212 | 470 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 52% | 55% | 53% |
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to East Central University and what considerations affect 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 |
Credits Accepted
| 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.
