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University of Central Oklahoma

UCO

Edmond, Oklahoma 73034

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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

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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate81.8%

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 21
1724

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

65.0%

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

Incident Breakdown (2024)

17

Burglary

3

Aggravated Assault

2

Robbery

6

Motor Vehicle Theft

8

Sex Offenses

1

Arson

20

Drug Arrests

15

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (134)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

66%

Below Average

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
10 Years$48,351

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Bronchos

CrossSoccerTennisRowing

History & Fun Facts

  • By comparison, Oklahoma A M College (now Oklahoma State University) held its first classes in December 1891 and the University of Oklahoma began its first classes in fall 1892.
  • First, Oklahoma County had to donate $5,000 in bonds, and Edmond had to donate 40 acres (160,000 m) of land within one mile (1.
  • On October 1, 1891 Richard Thatcher was elected the 1st President of Territorial Normal School of Oklahoma.

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)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

OKC Oklahoma City20 mi
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth192 mi
MCI Kansas City294 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1485 mi · ~42h 54m drive
New York, NY1317 mi · ~38h 3m drive
Hartford, CT1396 mi · ~40h 20m drive
Providence, RI1461 mi · ~42h 12m drive
Albany, NY1354 mi · ~39h 7m drive
Syracuse, NY1244 mi · ~35h 56m drive
Rochester, NY1176 mi · ~33h 58m drive
Buffalo, NY1110 mi · ~32h 4m drive
Philadelphia, PA1250 mi · ~36h 7m drive
Pittsburgh, PA1005 mi · ~29h 2m drive
Harrisburg, PA1163 mi · ~33h 36m drive
Newark, NJ1309 mi · ~37h 49m drive
Washington, DC1143 mi · ~33h 1m drive
Baltimore, MD1168 mi · ~33h 45m drive
Atlanta, GA754 mi · ~21h 47m drive
Charlotte, NC935 mi · ~27h 1m drive
Raleigh, NC1055 mi · ~30h 29m drive
Miami, FL1230 mi · ~35h 32m drive
Orlando, FL1061 mi · ~30h 39m drive
Tampa, FL1028 mi · ~29h 42m drive
Nashville, TN599 mi · ~17h 18m drive
New Orleans, LA583 mi · ~16h 51m drive
Richmond, VA1117 mi · ~32h 16m drive
Chicago, IL682 mi · ~19h 42m drive
Detroit, MI900 mi · ~26h drive
Minneapolis, MN681 mi · ~19h 40m drive
St. Louis, MO450 mi · ~13h drive
Kansas City, MO286 mi · ~8h 16m drive
Indianapolis, IN680 mi · ~19h 39m drive
Columbus, OH843 mi · ~24h 21m drive
Cleveland, OH941 mi · ~27h 11m drive
Milwaukee, WI721 mi · ~20h 50m drive
Dallas, TX203 mi · ~5h 52m drive
Houston, TX425 mi · ~12h 17m drive
Austin, TX373 mi · ~10h 47m drive
San Antonio, TX435 mi · ~12h 34m drive
Los Angeles, CA1181 mi · ~34h 7m drive
San Francisco, CA1385 mi · ~40h 1m drive
San Diego, CA1142 mi · ~32h 59m drive
Seattle, WA1516 mi · ~43h 48m drive
Portland, OR1479 mi · ~42h 44m drive
Denver, CO498 mi · ~14h 23m drive
Phoenix, AZ844 mi · ~24h 23m drive
Salt Lake City, UT857 mi · ~24h 45m drive
Honolulu, HI3740 mi · ~108h 3m drive
Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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