Facilities available on campus include gymnasiums, a swimming pool, tennis courts, and various outdoor fields. Intramural sports, a vital part of the University, are available for both men and women in flag football, basketball, volleyball, softball, tennis, and soccer. Intercollegiate sports play an important part in East Central University campus life. University men play football, basketball, baseball, tennis, golf, and track. University women play basketball, tennis, cross-country, and softball.
Athletic scholarships are available in certain sports for both men and women.
The University belongs to the Lone Star Conference and the National Collegiate Athletic Association. East Central University is an equal opportunity institution.