University of Central Oklahoma
tuition & fees
$19,704
graduate tuition & fees
$18,925
acceptance rate
78%
Student Population
12,554
online students
1,754
Number of Programs
204
Financial Aid Amount
$6,363
Graduation Rate
37%
University of Central Oklahoma is a Public, 4 years college located in Edmond, Oklahoma. UCO ranked 3rd in Oklahoma Colleges and 3rd in Federal Region VI.
It has a total enrollment of 12,554 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. UCO's acceptance rate is 78.12% last year (undergraduate school).
University of Central Oklahoma is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of University of Central Oklahoma and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 N University Dr, Edmond, OK 73034 |
| Phone | 405-974-2000 |
| WEB | https://www.uco.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://www.uco.edu/admissions-aid/ |
| Online Application | https://www.uco.edu/admissions-aid/get-more-information/ug-admissions-recruitment |
| Financial Aid | https://www.uco.edu/admissions-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.uco.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid/ |
| Veterans Tuition | www.uco.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid/scholarships/veteran-students |
| Athletic | https://bronchoanalytics.uco.edu/ipeds |
| Disability Service | https://www.uco.edu/students/dss/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of University of Central Oklahoma is 78.12% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 42.94%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 78.12 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 42.94 % |
Tuition & Fees
UCO's 2025 tuition & fees is $8,818 for Oklahoma residents and $19,704 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 1.52% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($19,409).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $8,917 for Oklahoma residents and $18,925 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 1.62% compared to the last year's rate.
| Oklahoma Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $8,818 | $19,704 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $8,917 | $18,925 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 12,554 students have enrolled at UCO (2024-2025). Among them, 1,754 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. UCO has 10,777 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 1,777 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 12,554 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 10,777 |
| Graduate Students | 1,777 |
| Online Enrollment | 1,754 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
UCO offers 204 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 15 out of the 204 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by UCO
| Number of programs | 204 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 15 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | 2 Year Certificate Associate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |