East Central University

East Central University is a public four-year institution located in Ada, Oklahoma. The university enrolls 4,002 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 35.50 out of 100. Its completion rate is 33% (IPEDS 2023) and retention rate is 57% (IPEDS 2023).

Among its health science offerings, East Central University provides a Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse program at the associate degree level, preparing students for licensure as registered nurses and entry into clinical practice settings.

Situated in Ada in south-central Oklahoma, East Central University serves students across the Chickasaw Nation region and surrounding rural communities. The institution's nursing program supports healthcare workforce development in an area where access to credentialed healthcare professionals is an ongoing regional need.