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University of Central Oklahoma campus

🇺🇸 USA · Oklahoma

University of Central Oklahoma

  • Public
  • Suburban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
78.1%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹18,50,836Out-of-state
Students
10,170Undergraduates
Students per teacher
16Student to faculty

About

The University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) is a public university in Edmond, Oklahoma, United States. It is Oklahoma's third-largest university, with more than 12,500 students and about 430 full-time and 400 adjunct faculty. Founded in 1890, UCO is one of the first institutions of higher learning to be established in what became the state of Oklahoma, making it one of the oldest universities in the southwest U.S. It is home to the American branch of the British Academy of Contemporary Music (ACM@UCO) in downtown Oklahoma City.

Admissions planning estimate

78.1% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 43.1%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 81.76%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 81.8% (4,043/4,945; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

78 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 4,540
Offered a place 3,685
Enrolled 1,837

49.9% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite950-1140
4001600
ACT composite18-24
136

What a year costs

₹29,12,268 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹18,50,836
  • Housing₹9,11,140
  • Books & supplies₹1,50,291
Sticker price ₹29,12,268
After aid (average) ₹17,19,801

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹8,28,292
Out-of-state ₹18,50,836

Average aid awarded: ₹6,15,912 a year.

Outcomes and support

65.2%
Retention
36.8%
Graduation
4%
From out of state

One teacher for every 16 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 50.9%
Hispanic 15.5%
Multiracial 12.2%
African American 8.3%
Asian 4.6%
Native American 4%
Unknown 0.9%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

3 programmes

  • Certificate
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Apparel and Textilesbachelor
Applied Mathematicsbachelor
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Managementbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Biomedical/Medical Engineeringbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Business/Managerial Economicsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsbachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Communication Disorders Sciences and Servicesbachelor
Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services, Otherbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer Engineeringbachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Dancebachelor
Data Sciencebachelor
Design and Applied Artsbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Economicsbachelor
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineeringbachelor
Engineering Physicsbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studiesbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Servicesbachelor
Funeral Service and Mortuary Sciencebachelor
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operationsbachelor
Geography and Cartographybachelor
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Health/Medical Preparatory Programsbachelor
Historybachelor
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesbachelor
Human Resources Management and Servicesbachelor
Insurancebachelor
International Businessbachelor
Journalismbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Management Information Systems and Servicesbachelor
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methodsbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Mechanical Engineeringbachelor
Musicbachelor
Non-Professional Legal Studiesbachelor
Nutrition Sciencesbachelor
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Managementbachelor
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studiesbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Administrationbachelor
Public Healthbachelor
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communicationbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studiesbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Security Science and Technologybachelor
Sociologybachelor
Special Education and Teachingbachelor
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operationsbachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Statisticsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate78.12%
Total Applicants4540
Admitted Applicants3685
Enrolled Applicants1837
Application Fee₹4,697
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementRequired
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementRequired
Recommendations RequiredNot required
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %950
SAT Composite 75th %1140
ACT Composite 25th %18
ACT Composite 75th %24

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹8,28,292
Out-of-State Tuition₹18,50,836
Average Housing Cost₹9,11,140
Books & Supplies₹1,50,291
Average Net Price₹17,19,801
Average Aid Awarded₹6,15,912
Out-of-State Students4%

Student Body Diversity

African American8.31%
Asian4.56%
Hispanic15.53%
White50.9%
Multiracial12.17%
Native American3.97%
Pacific Islander0.2%
International3.43%
Unknown Race0.92%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePublic
School SettingSuburban
Years4
Graduation Rate36.76%
Retention Rate65.23%
Student/Faculty Ratio16:1
Total Undergraduates10170

Contact

Street Address100 N University Dr
ZIP Code73034
Phone(405) 974-2727
Websitehttps://www.uco.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/