East Central University
- Public
East Central University: international tuition 7,296 USD per year, one-year total cost 20,186 USD, acceptance rate 58.2%. This page lists 2 scholarships open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 61.
Getting in. The school admits 58.2% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 460–560, Math 440–560, ACT 17–24. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 5.5+ or TOEFL iBT 61+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 20,186 USD, before any scholarship. 2 scholarships are confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear. For the I-20, the school needs proof of 20,186 USD. Health insurance is 1,366 USD a year.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline is 1/10. You apply through online application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 14/10/2026Cost checked 12/10/2026
What is the tuition at East Central University?
International tuition is 7,296 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 20,186 USD.
Does East Central University offer scholarships for international students?
This page lists 2 scholarships open to international students. The pages do not state a school-wide merit or need-based aid policy for international students. Only the ASAP Scholarship ($3,500, requiring on-campus housing and a job) and a non-resident tuition waiver are explicitly open to international students.
What English scores does East Central University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 61.
What is the acceptance rate at East Central University?
The acceptance rate is 58.2%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school's official pages do not say whether international students get aid at admission — worth asking the admissions office directly.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsYesApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.Win a scholarship and the cost drops; if not, you can still enrol and pay in full.You will need: a scholarship application (or nomination) by its own deadline, usually earlier than the admission deadline.
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Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
This is the yearly tuition at 12 credit hours per term before the Non-Resident Tuition Waiver, which is applied automatically to students who meet admission requirements.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
Coming soon. Merit and need-based aid policy for international students is being verified from official pages.
Scholarships at this school
ASAP ScholarshipOtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Separate application requiredSchool page3,500 USD/year≈ ₫91.3M
The page explicitly lists first-time international students as eligible, but requires living on campus and working at least 10 hours per week.
- First year only
Non-resident tuition waiver for international studentsTuition subsidyTuition subsidyA tuition reduction: the school lowers the amount charged instead of giving a separate award.Application method unclearSchool page
The international student page states a non-resident tuition waiver exists, but it is a tuition reduction, not a merit or need-based award.
Brad Henry International ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Separate application requiredSchool page
The 'Oklahoma resident' requirement is real, but the page does not explicitly exclude international students, and residency is not the same as citizenship, so no conclusion is possible.
ECU Foundation ScholarshipsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Separate application requiredSchool page
The page only says Oklahoma residency is not required and does not mention international students, so eligibility is unclear.
Deadline: Priority deadline March 1 (Summer & Fall); November 1 (Spring)
ECU freshman academic scholarships (Academic Distinction/Achievement/Excellence/ECU Scholar, etc.)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page says automatic consideration applies to Oklahoma-resident freshmen and does not mention international students, so eligibility is unclear.
Oklahoma Rising Scholars Award / Institutional Nominee / Baccalaureate / Governor's / Academic tier scholarshipsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
The page mentions only Oklahoma residents being auto-considered and is silent on international students.
Once a Tiger Always a Tiger ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The scholarship requires graduating from an Oklahoma high school, but the page never explicitly excludes international students or states a universal negative.
Admission requirements
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SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- English proficiencyRequired
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
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Compared with 164 United States schools admitting 40–70% that publish it in Duckling's data.
Deadlines
- Financial aid deadlineFinancial aidabout269days
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 13/10/2026How Duckling sources data