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Chances of getting into East Central University

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
65%
Admission Difficulty for East Central University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Extremely Easy 
Applicant Competition Low 
How hard is it to get into ECU and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at ECU is 65%.  It ranks #9 in Oklahoma for lowest rate of acceptance. ECU is a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Last year, 650 out of 1,005 applicants were admitted.

The school has extremely easy admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 69 percent on standardized admission tests. East Central University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.31. Of those applicants who were admitted, 67% 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.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to East Central University. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 1% of students submitted SAT scores and 97% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

ECU SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
881-960
Applicants Submitting SAT 
1%
SAT Scores for East Central University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 418
SAT Math 25th 463
SAT Composite 25th 881
SAT Scores for East Central University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 430
SAT Math 75th 530
SAT Composite 75th 960
Average SAT Score 920

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to East Central University?

East Central University is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into East Central University score in the top 100 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 881-960.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

East Central University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
960 and Above Good >78%
920 to 960 Avg + 65%-78%
881 to 920 Avg - 50%-65%
842 to 881 Reach 34%-50%
Less than 842 Low <34%
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ECU ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
17-22 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
97%
ACT Scores for East Central University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 14
ACT Math 25th 16
ACT Composite 25th 17
ACT Scores for East Central University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 22
ACT Math 75th 20
ACT Composite 75th 22
Average ACT Score 19

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into ECU?

East Central University is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

ECU regularly accepts students who score 17 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 69 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 17-22.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

East Central University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
22 and Above Good >80%
19 to 22 Avg + 65%-80%
17 to 19 Avg - 53%-65%
15 to 17 Reach 40%-53%
Less than 15 Low <40%
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ECU GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.31
Typical High School Grades 
B+

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 3.31 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #17 in Oklahoma for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as ECU accepts 65% of students who apply.

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High School GPA's for admitted East Central University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 7.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 25.0% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 21.0% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 15.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 13.0% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 12.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 2.0% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0% Reach
less than 1.00 0.0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

Applying

Admission Statistics

East Central University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 577 428 1,005
Accepted 378 272 650
Acceptance Rate 66% 64% 65%
Enrolled 239 199 438
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 63% 73% 67%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications are Due
Jul 15, 2023
Days left to Apply
105

Applicants have 105 days left until the Fall 2023 term applications are due on Jul 15, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to East Central University is $20.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to East Central University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

East Central University Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not 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

High School Credits Accepted at East Central University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=207041 IPEDS survey data for East Central University.

FAQs

Does East Central University prefer SAT or ACT?

1% of students submit their SAT scores to ECU. 97% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into East Central University?

65% of those who apply are granted admission to ECU. Admission competition is low and the college has extremely easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for East Central University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 881 and 960. 1% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for East Central University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 17 and 22. 97% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.