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University of Central Oklahoma

Edmond, OK 4 year Public
Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Dormitory capacity 1,860
Student to faculty ratio 16 to 1
Acceptance rate 81%
Students retention rate 67%
On-time graduation rate 37%

Located in Edmond, Oklahoma, UCO is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 81% indicates that UCO is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

University of Central Oklahoma is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at UCO is reported to be 37%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Oklahoma state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 37% whereas the national average was 49%.

The student retention rate of 67% at UCO suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing
  • Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

81.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,030

Cost of attendance at University of Central Oklahoma in 2022 for students from Oklahoma.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Oklahoma's average $7,578
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$18,917

Cost of attendance at University of Central Oklahoma in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Oklahoma's average $16,350
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 76 of freshman students at University of Central Oklahoma received on average $6,531 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,531
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 698 38% $4,819 $3,363,860
Other Federal Grant 724 40% $5,172 $3,744,711
State Grant/Scholarships 590 32% $4,611 $2,720,436
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 967 53% $2,756 $2,664,742
Total Grant & Scholarships 1,398 76% $6,531 $9,129,889

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Central Oklahoma students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Central Oklahoma students is 37.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 42.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 29.2%.

37.0%

  • asian 65.6% 40 students
  • African American 27.8% 64 students
  • white 37.5% 431 students
  • hispanic 40.5% 103 students
  • International Students 35.2% 38 students
  • Mixed Race 34.5% 87 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association
  • Baseball Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association
  • Basketball Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association
  • Track and Cross Country Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Central Oklahoma provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Central Oklahoma offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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