UCO Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 78.12%. Not very selective
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $8,818
- Out-of-State Tuition: $19,704
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at UCO:
- Total Enrollment: 12,554, including 1,754 online students
- 10,777 Undergraduate, 1,777 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 37.6% men, 62.4% women.
- This is a medium-sized institution, offering diverse programs and student activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 37%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 65%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 204 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 15 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 73 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
UCO Overview
University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) is a four-year, public school located in Edmond, OK. University of Central Oklahoma was newly reclassified as an Research College/University (Master's College and University (larger programs)) in 2025 due to changes in its research activities and doctoral program offerings.
The UCO's tuition & fees is $8,818 for Oklahoma residents and $19,704 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 79% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $6,363.
The school has a total enrollment of 12,554 and the students to faculty ratio is 18 to 1 (5.56%).
UCO's acceptance rate is 78.12% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 42.94%.
UCO ranked 8th in Oklahoma Colleges rankings. University of Central Oklahoma is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of University of Central Oklahoma is $8,818 for in-state students and $19,704 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $8,917 for in-state students and $18,925 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $9,124 for Oklahoma residents and $20,003 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $9,229 for Oklahoma residents and $19,231 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $8,818 | $19,704 |
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| Graduate | $8,917 | $18,925 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $9,124 | $20,003 |
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| Graduate | $9,229 | $19,231 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
University of Central Oklahoma offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at UCO
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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