East Central University




1100 E. 14th Street
Ada, OK 74820


East Central University in Ada, Oklahoma, is a comprehensive, student-centered, public regional university. ECU offers degrees through the School of business, College of education and Psychology, College of Health and Sciences, College of liberal arts and Social Sciences, and the School of Graduate Studies.

Additonally, ECU's Center of continuing education and Community Services offers non-credit classes through a variety of programs, delivers select credit classes to various segments of the university's public through workshops and seminars, and provides various service-oriented programs which are designed to meet the community's needs.

East Central University provides optimal learning experiences and services for student success. The University empowers students to take responsibility for their academic work, social life, and career development. ECU provides a culture of caring and support while calling upon the students to devote considerable time and energy to the learning process.

Quick Facts:

  • East Central University's Cartography/Geography Department is one of only a few in the country.

  • A rich campus life includes more than 70 organizations, musical performances, athletic functions, homecoming, resident life activities, and so much more.

  • Students regularly contribute to society with dozens of community service projects.

  • ECU students represent over 30 countries and every continent except Antarctica.

  • ECU is one of the few universities in the United States to offer a medical Physics BS degree.

  • ECU's McNair Scholars Program prepares low-income, first-generation, and minority undergrads for doctoral study.

  • The ECU Tigers compete in the NCAA Division II Lone Star Conference. Varsity sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, softball, and tennis.

  • Ada is a thriving, growing community which offers ECU students off-campus diversions, such as movie theaters, clothing stores, bowling alleys, and coffee shops.

  • This school profile has been compiled and updated by The CollegeBound Network. The school is not affiliated with The CollegeBound Network and shall not be considered a sponsor of this program.
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