Overview

University of Central Oklahoma is a Comprehensive institution located in Edmond, OK, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address Office of Undergraduate Admissions
100 North University Drive, Box 151
Edmond, OK  73034-5209
United States

Contact Mr. John Stephens
Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Email: onestop@uco.edu
Phone: 405-974-2727
Fax: 405-974-3841

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Apparel And Accessories Marketing Operations
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/managerial Economics
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General
Insurance
International Business/trade/commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Operations Management And Supervision
Organizational Leadership
Selling Skills And Sales Operations
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Broadcast Journalism
Communication, General
Organizational Communication, General
Photojournalism
Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Communications Technologies/technicians And Support Services, Other
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Information Technology
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Drama And Dance Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
Family And Consumer Sciences/home Economics Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
German Language Teacher Education
Health Occupations Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education And Teaching, General
Teacher Education And Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
Trade And Industrial Teacher Education
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering
Computer Software Engineering
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Engineering Physics/applied Physics
Mechanical Engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing
English Language And Literature, General
Professional, Technical, Business, And Scientific Writing
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Adult Development And Aging
Apparel And Textile Marketing Management
Child Development
Family Systems
Human Development And Family Studies, General
Human Nutrition
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
French Language And Literature
German Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
Occupational Health And Industrial Hygiene
Public Health Education And Promotion
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Speech-language Pathology/pathologist
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Humanities/humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics, General
Mathematics, General
Statistics, Other
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Nutrition Sciences
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Studies
Personal And Culinary Services	Associate	Bachelors
Funeral Service And Mortuary Science, General
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Forensic Chemistry
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Public Administration
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Corrections
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/police Science
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Cyber/computer Forensics And Counterterrorism
Forensic Science And Technology
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Economics
Geography
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Arts, Entertainment, And Media Management, General
Dance, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fine/studio Arts, General
Graphic Design
Interior Design
Jazz/jazz Studies
Keyboard Instruments
Music Management
Music Performance, General
Music Technology
Music, General
Music, Other
Stringed Instruments
Technical Theatre/theatre Design And Technology

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

4,540

Applied

3,685

Accepted

12,661

Enrolled

Female Admissions

2,848

Females Applied

2,354

Females Accepted

83%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,692

Males Applied

1,331

Males Accepted

79%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

50

Application Fee

3.5

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2.7 Other requirements exist (see below)
Other requirements:	Rank in upper 50% of high school class; composite ACT score of 20; 2.7 GPA in core curriculum classes

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		480	580
SAT Math		460	560
ACT Composite	21	19	24

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

7,026

In-state

19,121

Out-of-state

7,026

In-district

Fees

1,208

Full-time student fees

9,050

Room & board

5,600

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	Yes
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

8,965

Avg. Financial Aid Package

9,274

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

2,735

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,008

Avg. Loan Aid

2,777

Avg. Grant Aid

3,946

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

39.3%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

8%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

12,661

Total Undergrad students

3%

International Students

3%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	13.22%
Black or African American	8.88%
White or Caucasian	53.25%
American Indian or Alaska Native	3.43%
Asian	4.18%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.14%
Two or more races	10.89%
Other	3.07%

Gender

Male (38.09%)

Female (61.91%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	11%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Stampede Week, Homecoming and Greek Week

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Student Government Association, Student Programming Board, International Student Council, Panhellenic Council and Interfraternity Council

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	Division 2
Basketball		Division 2
Cross-country Running	No	No	No
Field Hockey		No	No
Football		Division 2
Golf		Division 2
Ice Hockey		No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Rowing	No	No	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer		No	No
Softball		No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		No	No
Track And Field	No	No	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No
Water Polo		No	No
Wrestling		Division 2

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 2
Cross-country Running	No	Division 2
Field Hockey		No	No
Football		No	No
Golf		Division 2
Ice Hockey	No	No	No
Indoor Track		Division 2	No
Rowing	No	Division 2
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball		Division 2
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 2
Track And Field	No	Division 2
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 2
Water Polo		No	No
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

876

Total Faculty

17:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 557

Part-time - 319

Male - 357

Female - 519