East Central University Acceptance Rate
Ada, Oklahoma · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,161
- Admitted
- 761
- Yield
- 48.6%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, East Central University's acceptance rate has fallen from 97.2% in 2014–15 to 65.5% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 962 to 1,161 (+21%) over that period.
Its 65.5% rate makes East Central University more selective than about 69% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 15 tracked Oklahoma schools, it is more selective than about 73%.
In 2023–24, men were admitted at a higher rate (64.5% for women vs 68.9% for men, a 4.4-point gap). East Central University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 48.6% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 962 | 935 | 97.2% | 605 |
| 2015–16 | 2,398 | 1,103 | 46% | 759 |
| 2016–17 | 1,423 | 822 | 57.8% | 597 |
| 2017–18 | 1,847 | 887 | 48% | 470 |
| 2018–19 | 812 | 671 | 82.6% | 494 |
| 2019–20 | 1,178 | 699 | 59.3% | 491 |
| 2020–21 | 874 | 843 | 96.5% | 521 |
| 2021–22 | 1,005 | 650 | 64.7% | 438 |
| 2022–23 | 1,200 | 841 | 70.1% | 501 |
| 2023–24 | 1,161 | 761 | 65.5% | 370 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 894 | 577 | 64.5% |
| Men | 267 | 184 | 68.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 435–515 | 3% |
| SAT Math | 500–540 | |
| ACT Composite | 16–22 | 100% |
How East Central University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is East Central University's acceptance rate?
East Central University's acceptance rate is 65.5% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (761 admitted of 1,161 applicants).
Is East Central University test optional?
East Central University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to East Central University?
East Central University received 1,161 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 761.
What SAT score do you need for East Central University?
Admitted students at East Central University typically scored 435–515 on SAT Reading/Writing and 500–540 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is East Central University getting harder to get into?
East Central University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 97.2% in 2014–15 to 65.5% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.ecok.edu/.