East Central University (ECU) is Oklahoma's premier comprehensive, student-centered regional university—recognized for delivering exceptional academic programs, fostering personal growth, and contributing to the vitality of the region and beyond. Located in Ada, Oklahoma, a vibrant community of 17,000, ECU is centrally positioned 90 miles from Oklahoma City, 115 miles from Tulsa, and 150 miles from Dallas. ECU offers a wide range of Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Master's, and Doctoral degrees, with more than 600 full-time faculty and staff. Students can pursue education on campus or fully online through ECU's virtual programs.