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University of Central Oklahoma

UCO

Edmond, Oklahoma 73034

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Known for business

University of Central Oklahoma is a public institution in Edmond with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1050, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 10.1K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

38% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $48,351 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,990.

Established
1890
Motto
Ubi Motus Est
Mascot
Buddy Broncho and Buck Broncho
Type
Public university
Conference
Mid-America
Division
Division II

Campus Visits

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82%Acceptance
1050SAT Avg
10,132Students
17:1Student:Faculty
38%Grad Rate
$48,351Earnings 10yr
$18,990Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Central Oklahoma Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate81.8%

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 21
1724

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

81.8%

Trend

SAT Avg

1050

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$8,522
Tuition (out-of-state)$19,409
Room & Board$8,886
Books & Supplies$1,600
Total Cost of Attendance$25,913
Average Net Price$18,990
Median Debt at Graduation$21,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$223

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$16,012
$30–48K$16,695
$48–75K$20,039
$75–110K$23,781
$110K+$24,282

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$18,990

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6500.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$13,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

72

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (134)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
10,132
Gender Split
62% / 38%
Women / Men
First Generation
37%
Pell Grant Recipients
35%

Race & Ethnicity

White 52%
Black 8%
Hispanic 15%
Asian 5%
Two+ 12%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate37.5%
Freshman Retention65.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$43,074
8 Years$44,951
10 Years$48,351

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$39,200
Men
$53,200

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Bronchos

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

89Low

Estimated from OK state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Dallaspop. 1.3M
203 mi(352 min)
Kansas Citypop. 500K
286 mi(496 min)
Austinpop. 960K
373 mi(647 min)

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