East Central University

East Central University (ECU) is a public educational institution located in Ada, Oklahoma, United States. It was founded in 1909 and is accredited by several organizations, such as the Higher Learning Commission, the National Association of Schools of Music, and the Accreditation Council. ECU is also accredited by governing bodies in higher education and specific fields, including the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs, the National Council For Accreditation Of Teacher Education (NCATE), and the Council on Rehabilitation Education. Additional accreditations include the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc., the Accreditation Council of Business Schools and Programs, the National Environmental Health Science and Protection Council, and the Council on Social Work Education.

ECU operates within the education, higher education, and university industries. It is affiliated with various organizations, including the National Collegiate Athletic Association, the American Association of State Colleges and Universities, the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education, the National Athletic Association, and the Regional University System of Oklahoma.