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University of Central Oklahoma

University of Central Oklahoma is a large, public institution located in Edmond, ok. Founded in 1890, University of Central Oklahoma offers undergraduate degrees in 134 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 2
undergraduates 10,400 undergraduates
cost $8,234 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into University of Central Oklahoma? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 69.9%
SAT score average 1090
ACT score average 21
Average high school GPA 3.5
Application fee $50
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! University of Central Oklahoma is known for one of its top majors: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. Their student-faculty ratio is 16:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
16 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Arts, Design, and Humanities
Business and Management
Law and Legal Studies
Social Sciences and Psychology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Health and Medical Professions
Education and Teaching

Popular majors

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Security Science and Technology
Psychology, General
Biology, General
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $8,234
Additional expenses
Room & board $8,628
Books & supplies $1,600
Other expenses $7,900
Cost of attendance* $26,362
Average financial aid package $8,965
Estimated cost $17,397 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $19,121
Additional expenses
Room & board $8,628
Books & supplies $1,600
Other expenses $7,900
Cost of attendance* $37,249
Average financial aid package $8,965
Estimated cost $28,284 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? University of Central Oklahoma has a total undergraduate enrollment of 10,400, with gender binary students split 38% male and 62% female.

Total enrollment

10,739

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
52%
African American %
8%
Hispanic American %
15%
Asian %
4%
Native American %
4%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
12%
Unknown %
5%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At University of Central Oklahoma, students love their Student Government Association. Student athletes compete in Division 2 sports.

Campus info

map 100 N University Dr, Edmond, OK 73034
phone 405-974-2000
address https://www.uco.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Student government association

Student programming board

International student council

Panhellenic council

Interfraternity council

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about University of Central Oklahoma to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is University of Central Oklahoma?

University of Central Oklahoma is located in Edmond, ok.

What is the acceptance rate at University of Central Oklahoma? 

The acceptance rate for University of Central Oklahoma is 70%.

What’s the average GPA for University of Central Oklahoma?

The average high school GPA for University of Central Oklahoma students was 3.5.

How much does it cost for 4 years at University of Central Oklahoma?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at University of Central Oklahoma including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $105,448.

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