East Central University

Yes, ECU offers fully online undergraduate and graduate degree programs for students interested in distance education. At ECU, 20% of undergraduate and 75% of graduate students are solely enrolled in online courses. 

Future students can pursue several online undergraduate degree programs in majors like Criminal Justice, Computer Science, and Behavioral Health — to name a few options. 

Yes, ECU is an accredited online university. OnlineU only includes accredited online colleges and universities on its site. Specifically, ECU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. When an online institution has been accredited, it makes them more respected by prospective students and potential employers. 

ECU considers itself a student-centered institution that provides a learning environment that supports each student’s diverse educational and professional goals. At ECU, staff and teaching faculty aim to deliver exceptional online academic programs and experiences. In addition, ECU offers flexible and affordable online degree programs just as rigorous as traditional programs but within a student’s reach to excel academically and professionally.

Five out of 45 of ECU’s undergraduate fields of study provide the highest earnings for graduates, according to College Scorecard data. These fields of study include (1) registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research, and clinical nursing at ~$64,000; (2) mathematics at ~$40,400; (3) business administration, management, and operations at $38, 600; (4) criminal justice and corrections at $38,400; and (5) teacher education and professional development, specific subject areas at ~$38,300. In these fields of study, prospective online students can also pursue undergraduate programs at ECU, like an online Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice.

ECU’s salary scores are 32 for bachelor’s degrees and 30 for master’s degrees. OnlineU’s proprietary Salary Score ranks colleges by how much their alums earn compared to graduates across the country with the same degree. 

The acceptance rate at ECU is 96% based on College Scorecard, demonstrating that ECU is not too selective when choosing applicants. Although college entrance exams, like the ACT and SAT, are not typically required for admission, they are considered during the application process. Applicants admitted into ECU typically have the following test scores: SAT Critical Reading score between 420 and 500, SAT Math score between 440 and 510, and ACT scores between 18 and 24. 

First-year applicants must meet the following admission requirements for ECU:

• Score a 20 on the ACT, 1030 on the SAT, rank in the top 50% of a graduating class with a 2.7 GPA, or have a 2.7 GPA in 15 units of core curricular activities
• Complete nine units of core curricular requirements

The admission process for all prospective students applying to ECU’s online programs is listed below:

• Submit a completed online application ($20 application fee)
• Submit official high school or college transcripts
• Depending on the program, applicants may also need to submit ACT or SAT scores, a resume, a personal statement, letters of recommendation, references, and proof of professional licensure.