Overview
Enrollment
Located in Edmond, Oklahoma, University of Central Oklahoma is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 8,708 prospective students applied, and 7,080 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,662 enrolled in the school. 9,137 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 4,113 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $6,822 plus fees of $1,208. UCO-Central is ranked 740 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
UCO-Central is rated within the lower 40% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for University of Central Oklahoma within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#740 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#271 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#6 in Best Colleges in Oklahoma
#3 in Best Public Colleges in Oklahoma
#8 in Best Value Colleges in Oklahoma
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| ACT | 18/24 |
| GPA | 3.5 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Oklahoma Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 |
| Other Fees | $1,208 |
| Room and Board | $8,458 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $7,500 |
| Total One Year Cost | $25,588 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 |
| Other Fees | $1,208 |
| Room and Board | $8,458 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $7,500 |
| Total One Year Cost | $36,475 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 27% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 14% |
| Education | 11% |
| Communication | 7% |
| Health Professions | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=206941 IPEDS survey data for University of Central Oklahoma.
Current students may use the University of Central Oklahoma GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.