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East Central University is a regional university, located on 140 acres in Ada, Oklahoma.

Founded in 1909, ECU’s current undergraduate enrollment is 4,800, with students from 36 countries.

ECU offers more than 70 majors to choose from, including several pre-professional programs. In 2009, ECU opened the Hallie Brown Ford Fine Arts Center that houses the School of Fine Arts, and in 2013 ECU opened the doors to the Chickasaw Business and Conference Center which houses the Harland C. Stonecipher School of Business. ECU students not only learn in a state-of-the-art buildings, but have access to the latest technology.

ECU also has an outstanding record in preparing students for careers in healthcare. In fact, ECU students now have the opportunity to gain early admittance to the College of Osteopathic Medicine at the Oklahoma State University Center for Health and Sciences in Tulsa.

Other highly ranked degree programs at ECU include education, human services counseling and kinesiology.

East Central University’s mission is to foster a learning environment in which students, faculty, staff, and community interact to educate students for life in a rapidly changing and culturally diverse society. Within its service area, East Central University provides leadership for economic and cultural enhancement.

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East Central University is a regional university, located on 140 acres in Ada, Oklahoma.

Founded in 1909, ECU’s current undergraduate enrollment is 4,800, with students from 36 countries.

ECU offers more than 70 majors to choose from, including several pre-professional programs. In 2009, ECU opened the Hallie Brown Ford Fine Arts Center that houses the School of Fine Arts, and in 2013 ECU opened the doors to the Chickasaw Business and Conference Center which houses the Harland C. Stonecipher School of Business. ECU students not only learn in a state-of-the-art buildings, but have access to the latest technology.

ECU also has an outstanding record in preparing students for careers in healthcare. In fact, ECU students now have the opportunity to gain early admittance to the College of Osteopathic Medicine at the Oklahoma State University Center for Health and Sciences in Tulsa.

Other highly ranked degree programs at ECU include education, human services counseling and kinesiology.

East Central University’s mission is to foster a learning environment in which students, faculty, staff, and community interact to educate students for life in a rapidly changing and culturally diverse society. Within its service area, East Central University provides leadership for economic and cultural enhancement.

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Honors List1,298
Enrollment733
Academic Award375
Scholarship150
Honor Society49
Achievement (Other)44
Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement42
Sports10
Accepted3
Study Abroad2
Student Competition2
Internship1
Business/professional1
Community Service1
Graduation1

alumni Majors

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NURSING109
PSYCHOLOGY38
BIOLOGY33
COMPUTER SCIENCE29
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION28
ACCOUNTING27
SOCIAL WORK25
UNDECIDED UNDERGRAD19
BUS ADM (MGMT)19
CRIM JUS (LAW ENF)18
BUS ADM (GEN BUS)17
LEGAL STUDIES16
KIN (EXER SCI)15
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUC14
HU SRV CO(COUNS)13
Early Childhood Education12
MASS COMM(MASS MEDIA)12
HISTORY (TCHR CERT)11
ENGLISH11
Kinesiology10
SOCIOLOGY10
ENGLISH (TCHR CERT)9
MUS-VOCAL (TCH CERT)9
SPECIAL EDUCATION9
ART (GRAPHIC ARTS)9
BUS ADM (ENTREPRENR)9
PRE-MEDICINE9
PRE-DENTAL HYGIENE8
ATHLETIC TRAINING8
MASS COMM (ADV/PR)8
PRE-PHYSICAL THERAPY8
PRE-DENTISTRY7
BUS ADM (FINANCE)7
human services counseling7
PRE-ENGINEERING7
MUS-INSTR (TCH CERT)7
ENV HLTH SCI6
PHYSICS6
CRIMINAL JUSTICE5
ART (STUDIO ART)5
HU SRV CO(REHAB)5
POLITICAL SCIENCE5
CHEMISTRY5
PRE-PHARMACY4
BUS ADM (MKTG)4
MATH (TCHR CERT)4
BUS ADM (MIS)4
business3
MATH-APP/PRE-ACTUARY3
ART (TCHR CERT)3
History3
COMM & PERF STU(THEATRE)3
Educational Leadership2
Human Services2
FCS2
Graphic Design2
Pre-Med2
Mass Communications2
Music Education2
Medical Physics2
Musical Theatre2
PRE-VETERINARY2
NATIVE AMERICAN STUDIES2
BIOLOGY(TCHR CERT)2
STUDIO ART2
MUSIC (VOCAL)2
MUSIC (INSTRU)2
FCS (EARLY CARE)2
CRIM JUS (JUV JUS)2
Family and consumer science2
CARTOGRAPHY (GEOGRAPHY)2
Human Service Counseling1
Master's of Educational Leadership1
Human Services and Counseling1
Math Education1
Business Administration1
Vocal Music Education1
Human Services Counseling- Services t...1
Legal Studies/Political Science1
Environmental Management and Natural ...1
Applied Mathematics & Pre-Actuary Con...1
Nursing.1
HR - Counseling1
Environmental Health Science1
Biology (Pre-Med)1
Sport Communication1
Marketing Communications1
Human Services Counseling/ Services t...1
Biology/Pre-Med1
Human resources1
English (Teaching Cert.)1
Speech-Language Pathology1
Buisness1
Art - Graphic Design1
MSA1
Library Media Specialist1
Mass Communication1
Business Admin - Management1
Molecular Biology1
Finance1
Human Services Rehabilitation1
Services to the Deaf1
English Education1
Music Instrumental Education1
Clinical Laboratory Science1
English and Psychology1
Bachelors in nursing science1
Mass Media Communications1
clinical Lab science1
Mass Communications: Advertising & Pu...1
Education1
English Teacher Certification1
Psychology & Political Science1
Family & Consumer Science Early Care1
Public Relations1
Molecular Biology and Chemistry1
Cartography1
Interdisciplinary Studies1
MASS COMM (AD/PR)1
Human Services Counseling Services t...1
Business Administration And Management1
Marketing1
Exercise Science1
Instrumental Music Education Saxopho...1
Pre-Med/Biology1
Pre-Veterinary Medicine1
physical therapy1
History (Teacher's Cert)1
engineering1
Rehabilitation Counseling1
music ed1
General Buisness1
Environmental Science1
Communication studies1
History and Native American Studies1
Criminal Justice (Law Enforcement)1
Masters of Human Resources~ Administr...1
Vocal Performance1
Master's in Clinical Rehabilitation a...1
Master's in Secondary Education1
COMPUTER SCIENCE & MATH1
Biolog1
HU SRV CO(DEAF)1
PHYSICAL EDUC(TCHR CERT)1
FCS (RETAIL MERCH)1
ACCOUNTING & Family and Consumer Scie...1
FAM & CONS SCI EDUC1
ORGANIZATIONAL LDRSHP1
Advertising and Public Relations1
NURSING(RN TO BSN CMPL)1
BIOLOGY (CLIN LAB SCI)1
COMM & PERF ST(COMM STU)1
MUS-PIANO (TCH CERT)1
KIN (RECREATION)1
PRE-PHYSICIANS ASSOC1
Human Services Counseling- Aging Conc...1
General Family and consumer Science1
General Studies1
GENERAL MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE1
Retail Merchandising1
Christian Ministry - Youth and Family...1
CRIM JUS(ADULT CORR)1
BUS FIN (GEN BUS)1

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Alpha Chi11
Chi Omega7
Zeta Tau Alpha5
Football4
ECU Band4
Student Social Work Association3
ECU Rotaract Club3
Campus Activities Board3
Residence Hall Association3
ECU Cheerleading Squad3
Phi Kappa Tau3
Native American Student Association3
African/Caribbean Students Association3
Silent Friends Club3
Honors Student Association3
NASA2
Pom Squad2
Student Oklahoma Education Assossiati...2
McNair Scholars Program 2
Business Scholars Program 2
Business Leaders Association2
Business Leadership Association2
Pride Of TigerLand2
League of Extraordinary Gamers2
ECU University Singers2
ECU University Chorale2
Softball2
Golf (Women's)2
Baptist Student Union2
Collage' ECU Dance Ensemble2
Tigers Against Human Trafficking2
Kinesiology Club2
Dentistry Club2
Kappa Kappa Psi2
Beta Beta Beta (Tri-Beta Biology Club)2
Alpha Psi Omega2
ECU Womens Soccer1
Pre-Physician Associate 1
Volunteering1
American Marketing Association1
East Central University Honors Program1
Track & Field1
Honors program1
Society for Human Resource Management...1
jazz band1
East central University Rotaract Club1
Dean's Council1
Student Society of Human Resource Man...1
21ST1
Tri Beta Biology Club1
DELTA MU DELTA1
Michael Ogunjobi-ECU soccer team1
Global SIG Organization1
President's Honor Roll1
Student Athlete Advisory Commitee1
Technology Integrated in Education1
Photography Club1
Deans Honor Roll1
Alpha Delta Mu1
East Central University Nursing Stude...1
Presidential Leadership Class1
Women's Soccer1
Trinity Collegiate Ministry1
Student Center for the Public Trust1
PLC1
Volleyball1
Tennis (Women's)1
Cross Country (Men's)1
Basketball (Women's)1
Baseball1
Rotaract Club1
ENACTUS: Entrepreneurs Action and Us1
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)1
Campus Connection1
Anime Club1
Art Club1
Pi Kappa Alpha1
Interfraternity Council1
Student Government Association1
Russian Club1
International Student Connection Club1
Association of Black Students (ABS)1
Lambda Alpha Epsilon1
Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA)1
FATE1
Council For Exceptional Children (CEC)1
Student Family and Consumer Sciences ...1
National Association of Music Educato...1
Literati1
Human Resources Club1
Chemistry Club1
Cartography Society1
Business Club1

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East Central University19
Citizens Bank of Ada8
student8
Chickasaw Nation6
The Chickasaw Nation4
LegalShield4
IRT3
Linscheid Library 3
iQor3
Vision Bank3
Stage3
Sonic Drive-In3
Pizza Hut3
Walmart3
Army National Guard3
Chickasaw Nation Division of Education2
CloudFactory2
Braum's2
East Central University Admissions & ...2
Chickasaw Nation Division of Commerce2
Apple Market2
Tommy Hewett, M.D. Wellness Center2
Interactive Response Technologies2
Seminole State College2
Mercy Hospital Ada2
Rolling Hills Psychiatric Hospital 2
East Central University Communication...2
Muscogee Creek Nation2
Braum's Ice Cream & Dairy Stores2
Rue 212
People's Electric Coop.2
Walgreen Co. (WAG)2
Ardmoreite1
Deer Creek Public Schools1
Hollister Elementary Tiger Academy1
Shepherd's Fold Ranch1
college of the Ozarks1
East Central University Chemistry Dep...1
Ada Adult Medicine1
Frye Brothers Inc.1
Syd Petty1
Jennifer Samford 1
Ada FBC1
Stratford Animal Hospital1
The Oka’ Institute1
Ballard's Nursing Home1
Manager at McDonalds 1
Greenville ISD1
Department of Navy1
Monnie's ChildCare1
Resident Assistant at Housing department1
Maths Tutor 1
Pauls Valley General Hospital1
Landmark Bank 1
Sandwich Artist, Person in Charge at ...1
Interpreter Services1
Chickasaw public library 1
American Nation Bank1
Extension Taught Classes1
Twenty-Five Trading Co.1
Crisis Stabilation Unit with MHSSO1
Woodview Nursing Home1
Faith Hospice1
Elmbrook Homes1
Lake Country Nursing Center1
Intramurals Refree1
Precision Parking1
St Gregory's University1
Convenient Store1
Ambassador Limo1
China Optronic Group Company1
Station Operations LLC1
Walmart D.C.1
Tecumseh Public Schools1
Mazzio's Italian Eatery1
Medically Retired US Army1
Sam Noble Museum1
Water Zoo Indoor Water Park1
The Perfect Blend Coffeehouse1
Roy's Cardinal Food Store1
Moore Warren1
Raising Cane's #1021
Homer Elementary School1
The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club1
Biggie's Beach Tanning & Laundry1
All About You1
KI BOIS Community Action Foundation, ...1
The Okie1
B&H Truck Service, LLC1
Richville Baptist Church1
Veronas1
AJs Fish House1
Elisha Roberts Photography1
Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs1
Youth Leader1
Monnies1
Tote-A-Poke1
et's bbq1
The Parts House1
The Ladysmith Bed&Breakfast1
The Journal at ECU1
Just Kidding Academy1
Ram Jack Systems Distributions1
Sante Fe Cattle Company1
Office of Residence Life and Housing1
Chicken Express1
Seminole State College Oklahoma Athle...1
Mfashionista1
Clearview Glass & Window Repair1
Philosopher1
Association of Tennis Professionals1
Westwood Veterinarian Clinic 1
The Official Kali Linux1
Community Volunteer Employee1
Volunteer OKC Zoo employee1
शिक्षा नेपाल Shiksha Nepal1
Santa Fe Cattle Co.1
Allen Public Schools1
Nepal Redcross Society Kathmandu Dist...1
Today's Youth Asia1
Director1
Delta Community Action1
Happy Days Diner1
Walmart Mcalester1
Laugher's Home1
Dream1
Talai k ko matlab ta afno kaam garna1
Rotaract club of Chandragiri1
AlwaYs bE haPpy aNd makE othEr's haPPy1
Big Cedars Church Camp1
Holdenville General Hospital1
First Steps Early Learning Center1
Chick-fil-A Shawnee1
Ada Jr. High1
Pruett's Foods1
Bar H Bar1
Little Grocery Store1
Taco Mayo1
Little Grocery and Deli1
Speedy G's1
Chuckwagon BBQ & Grill1
Wright's Steak House1
Colon and Rectal Associates of Texas1
Ada Pediatric Clinic1
Corrections Corporation of America1
McAlester Public Schools1
The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation1
Kerr Laboratory1
WinStar World Casino1
Cisco1
Dental Assistant1
Wenger Corporation1
none of your business1
Chickasaw Nation Medical Center1
D'z Rentals and Decor1
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Steppin Out Western Wear.1
Steele's1
McCall's School & Chapel1
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Contemporary Services Corporation - CSC1
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NBA1
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Wal-Mart DC 60421
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Jones High School1
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Behavioral Health1
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YouTube1
Oklahoma Army National Guard1
USA Truck1
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Bennco Enviromental Services1
Cheer Connection Outlaws1
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Mitchell Manor Convalescent Home1
Med-Corp Home Health1
self empolyed1
Christys Barber Shop1
Museum of the Great Plains1
Oklahoma Department of Mental Health ...1
The Shire1
LMS ( Lindsay Middle School )1
Middle School Academic Team1
Cordell Public Pool1
Dont worry bout how I make my money, ...1
Blue Fish Restaurant1
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UpSource, Inc.1
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Fish Fry1
Southeastern Oklahoma State University1
Wisdom of Albus Percival Wulfric Bria...1
Two lonely men series1
Santa Fe Cattle Co1
Buzo de pelotas de golf1
UKR1
Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation1
Wal-mart super center ardmore ok1
Garvin County DHS 1
Atoka County DHS 1
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City of Ada1
Peoples Electric Cooperative1
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Choctaw Casino - Idabel1
University Housing Office1
First Assembly of God-Bowlegs1
Epworth Christian school 1
Mercy Hospital Ardmore1
Arbuckle Memorial Hospital1
Seminole State College Ok1
Pam Atyia1
The University of Oklahoma1
Mr. Bob Vavricka1
Dr. Stan Nnochirionye1
ECU I-TV Distance Education Department 1
College Student1
Mazzios Italian eatery 1
Oklahoma State Health Department1
HealthCare Innovations Private Services1
Mazzio's1
Stroud Public Schools1
Ada Forget Me Not Floral1
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St. Crispin's Episcopal Conference Ce...1
PetSense1
JWB Insurance1
Hughes County Election Board1
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ERAP1
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Citizens Bank & Trust1
Rhynes & Rhodes Furniture1
Seminole County Court Special Programs1
Life Community Church1
Hallie Brown Ford Fine Arts Center1
Stonecipher School of Business1
Braums1
Hideaway Pizza1
Whataburger1
Shell1
Pinecove Christian Camps 1
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Virginia Army National Guard1
Wal Mart1
B&H Computers / U.S. Cellular Authori...1
Walmart Supercenter1
Department of Human Services1
The Krusty Krab1
Resident Adviser 1
Maud Public Schools1
Cosmetologist 1
Norman Public Schools1
Goodwill Industries1
Stay at home mommy1
Oklahoma National Guard1
Google1
Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores1
Big Lots1
Stay at home mom and wife1
Chuck E Cheese1
Belk1
Chili's Grill & Bar1
The Journal Times1
Washington University in St. Louis Sc...1
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Dollar Tree1
Ross Dress For Less1
Air Force Reserve1
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Clinique Laboratories Inc.1
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Subway1
Callidus Technologies L.L.C.1
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Estee Lauder Companies Inc. (EL)1

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201941
202036
201635
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202131
201521
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Leah Whiten
Leah
Whiten
  • Musical Theatre
  • Davis, Oklahoma
Brie Grimes
Brie
Grimes
  • BUS ADM (MGMT)
  • Class of 2016
  • Paris, TX
Blake Pringle
Blake
Pringle
  • music ed
  • Class of 2020
  • Moore, oklahoma
Mikayla Sparks
Mikayla
Sparks
  • UNDECIDED UNDERGRAD
  • Ada
Lisa Duran
Lisa
Duran
  • Nursing
  • Class of 2021
  • Duncan, OK
Hayden McIntyre
Hayden
McIntyre
  • Human Services Counseling
  • Class of 2016
  • Lone Grove, Ok
Norbu Gurung
Norbu
Gurung
  • clinical Lab science
  • Class of 2021
  • Ada, OK
Daphnee Patrom
Daphnee
Patrom
  • Biology
  • Class of 2020
  • Stratford, OK
Destanie Barlow
Destanie
Barlow
  • ACCOUNTING
  • McAlester
Rachel Hallum
Rachel
Hallum
  • NURSING
  • Wewoka
Zachary Teague
Zachary
Teague
  • Oklahoma City
Torie Hagar
Torie
Hagar
  • ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
  • Class of 2015
  • Tulsa
Lexie Chancellor
Lexie
Chancellor
  • Nursing
  • Class of 2019
  • Paris, Tx
Rhetta Farrill
Rhetta
Farrill
  • BUS ADM (MGMT)
  • Class of 2016
  • Stratford
Lauren Gann
Lauren
Gann
  • Biology
  • Ada, OK
Emily Reese
Emily
Reese
  • SPECIAL EDUCATION
  • Class of 2015
  • Seminole, OK
Andrea Burnsworth
Andrea
Burnsworth
  • BUS ADM (GEN BUS)
  • Ada
Yashna Khadgi
Yashna
Khadgi
  • Accounting
  • Washington
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