University of Central Oklahoma

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Edmond, OK

$6,686

Avg in-state tuition

$17,573

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About University of Central Oklahoma

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

The University of Central Oklahoma is a medium-sized public university located on a suburban campus in Edmond, Oklahoma. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 12,564, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 80%. The university offers 114 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 35%, and a student-faculty ratio of 16:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $6,686, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $17,573.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

80% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

72% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

35% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Required

High school transcript Required

High school rank Recommended

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 18-24

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Resource

Undergraduate Application Guide

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

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14k

Students enrolled

47%

Online student enrollment

16:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online

On-campus

Hybrid

The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

International

Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

White

54%

Hispanic

13%

Two or more races

11%

Black

Non-U.S. Citizen

Asian

Unknown

American Indian/Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Female student population

62%

Socio-economic diversity

42% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Costs to Consider	Price
Books and supplies	$1,600
On-campus room and board	$8,292
On-campus other expenses	$7,200
Off-campus (not with family) room and board	$11,724
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses	$8,800
Off-campus (with family) other expenses	$8,800

Total cost by category	In-state	Out-of-state
On-campus	$23,778	$34,665
Off-campus without family	$28,810	$39,697
Off-campus with family	$17,086	$27,973

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Biological And Biomedical Sciences
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
	Biomedical Sciences, General
2	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
	Marketing/Marketing Management, General
	Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
	Operations Management and Supervision
	Organizational Leadership
	Accounting
	Business/Managerial Economics
	Finance, General
	International Business/Trade/Commerce
	Insurance
	Management Information Systems, General
	Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations
	Business Statistics
	Selling Skills and Sales Operations
	Actuarial Science
	Business Administration and Management, General
3	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
	Broadcast Journalism
	Communication, General
	Photojournalism
	Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
4	Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
	Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services, Other
5	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
	Computer and Information Sciences, General
	Information Technology
6	Education
	Art Teacher Education
	College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
	Multicultural Education
	Educational Leadership and Administration, General
	Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
	Learning Sciences
	Special Education and Teaching, General
	Special Education and Teaching, Other
	Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
	Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
	English/Language Arts Teacher Education
	Elementary Education and Teaching
	Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
	School Librarian/School Library Media Specialist
	Spanish Language Teacher Education
	History Teacher Education
	Health Occupations Teacher Education
	Drama and Dance Teacher Education
	Biology Teacher Education
	Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
	Early Childhood Education and Teaching
	Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
	Music Teacher Education
	Mathematics Teacher Education
	Reading Teacher Education
7	Engineering
	Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
	Computer Software Engineering
	Biomedical/Medical Engineering
	Mechanical Engineering
	Engineering Physics
8	English Language And Literature/Letters
	General Literature
	Creative Writing
	English Language and Literature, General
	Rhetoric and Composition
9	Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
	Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other
	Child Development
	Family Systems
	Adult Development and Aging
	Human Nutrition
10	Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
	French Language and Literature
	Spanish Language and Literature
11	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
	Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
	Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
	Public Health Education and Promotion
	Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene
	Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
	Athletic Training/Trainer
12	History
	History, General
13	Legal Professions And Studies
	Legal Studies, General
14	Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
	Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
	General Studies
	Humanities/Humanistic Studies
15	Mathematics And Statistics
	Mathematics and Statistics, Other
	Statistics, Other
	Mathematics, General
	Applied Mathematics
	Computational and Applied Mathematics
16	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
	Museology/Museum Studies
	Gerontology
	Computational Science
17	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
	Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
	Kinesiology and Exercise Science
18	Personal And Culinary Services
	Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General
19	Philosophy And Religious Studies
	Philosophy
20	Physical Sciences
	Chemistry, General
21	Psychology
	Psychology, General
	Experimental Psychology
	Counseling Psychology
	School Psychology
	Forensic Psychology
22	Public Administration And Social Service Professions
	Public Administration
23	Security And Protective Services
	Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
	Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
	Forensic Science and Technology
	Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism
	Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysis
24	Social Sciences
	Applied Economics
	Geography
	International Relations and Affairs
	Political Science and Government, General
	Sociology
	Urban Studies/Affairs
25	Visual And Performing Arts
	Voice and Opera
	Graphic Design
	Dance, General
	Interior Design
	Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
	Piano and Organ
	Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
	Musical Theatre
	Fine/Studio Arts, General
	Art History, Criticism and Conservation
	Music, General
	Music Performance, General
	Music Theory and Composition
	Conducting
	Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management, General
	Music, Other
	Violin, Viola, Guitar and Other Stringed Instruments
	Jazz/Jazz Studies

University of Central Oklahoma

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

About University of Central Oklahoma

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight This school has a high acceptance rate. This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

This school has a high acceptance rate.

Retention Rate Insight

Graduation Rate Insight

Application Considerations

Transfer Credit Policy

SAT & ACT

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

Ways Students Can Learn

Demographics

Socio-economic diversity

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Online Programs

Total Online Enrollment

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Total Undergraduate Cost

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Average Aid Awarded

Financial Outlook

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division II with football

Participation

Degrees Awarded by Program

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Education

Engineering

English Language And Literature/Letters

Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

History

Legal Professions And Studies

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

Mathematics And Statistics

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

Personal And Culinary Services

Philosophy And Religious Studies

Physical Sciences

Psychology

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

Security And Protective Services

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.