Paying for University of Central Oklahoma

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$8,522 3.50%	$19,409 1.51%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$8,616 3.53%	$18,624 1.60%

The 2024 tuition & fees of University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) are $8,522 for Oklahoma residents and $19,409 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,209 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

69% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $6,189. It could cover 31.89% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $20,979 for Oklahoma residents and $31,866 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

UCO's 4-year tuition is $35,887 for Oklahoma residents and $79,415 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $114,446 for Oklahoma residents and $157,973 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at University of Central Oklahoma is $8,522 for Oklahoma residents and $19,409 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 3.50% for Oklahoma residents and increased by 1.51% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount ($9,606) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,209.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of UCO is $8,820 for Oklahoma residents and $19,701 for out-of-state students, a 1.5% increase compared to 2024's rate.

UCO Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$8,234	$19,121	$16,528
2023-2024	$8,522	$19,409	$17,046
Change % 2023-2024	3.50%	1.51%	3.13%
2024-2025	$8,820	$19,701	$17,580

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $8,616 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $18,624. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount ($10,220) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,479.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at UCO is $8,920 for Oklahoma residents and $18,923 for out-of-state students , a 1.6% increase compared to 2024's rate.

UCO Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$8,322	$18,330	$16,528
2023-2024	$8,616	$18,624	$17,046
Change % 2023-2024	3.53%	1.60%	3.13%
2024-2025	$8,920	$18,923	$17,580

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at UCO. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $242 for Oklahoma residents and $606 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $318 for Oklahoma residents and $736 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$234	$597
	2023-2024	$242	$606
	2024-2025	$250	$615
Graduate	2022-2023	$307	$724
	2023-2024	$318	$736
	2024-2025	$329	$748

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $17,046 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 3.13% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 3.06% compared to the previous year.

The UCO's 2024 on-campus COA is $27,168 for state residents and $38,055 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $32,586 for state residents and $43,473 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At UCO
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$8,522
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$19,409
Room & Board	$8,886	$12,564
Personal Expenses	$8,160	$9,900
Books & Supplies	$1,600
COA (In-State)	$27,168	$32,586
COA (Out-of-State)	$38,055	$43,473

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at UCO?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at UCO is $35,887 for Oklahoma residents and $79,415 for out-of-state students.

Since the tuition & fees at University of Central Oklahoma have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

UCO 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$8,698	$8,878	$9,062	$9,249	$35,887
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$19,585	$19,763	$19,943	$20,124	$79,415
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$8,878	$9,062	$9,249	$9,440	$36,630
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$19,763	$19,943	$20,124	$20,306	$80,136
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$9,062	$9,249	$9,440	$9,636	$37,387
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$19,943	$20,124	$20,306	$20,491	$80,863
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$9,249	$9,440	$9,636	$9,835	$38,160
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$20,124	$20,306	$20,491	$20,677	$81,598
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$9,440	$9,636	$9,835	$10,038	$38,950
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$20,306	$20,491	$20,677	$20,865	$82,339

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $114,446 for Oklahoma residents and $157,973 for out-of-state students.

UCO 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$27,733	$28,310	$28,900	$29,503	$114,446
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$38,620	$39,195	$39,781	$40,378	$157,973
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$28,310	$28,900	$29,503	$30,120	$116,833
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$39,195	$39,781	$40,378	$40,985	$160,339
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$28,900	$29,503	$30,120	$30,750	$119,272
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$39,781	$40,378	$40,985	$41,605	$162,749
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$29,503	$30,120	$30,750	$31,394	$121,766
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$40,378	$40,985	$41,605	$42,236	$165,203
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$30,120	$30,750	$31,394	$32,052	$124,315
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$40,985	$41,605	$42,236	$42,878	$167,704

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 69% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $89,690 for Oklahoma residents and $133,217 for out-of-state students.

UCO 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$21,544	$22,121	$22,711	$23,314	$89,690
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$32,431	$33,006	$33,592	$34,189	$133,217
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$22,121	$22,711	$23,314	$23,931	$92,077
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$33,006	$33,592	$34,189	$34,796	$135,583
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$22,711	$23,314	$23,931	$24,561	$94,516
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$33,592	$34,189	$34,796	$35,416	$137,993
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$23,314	$23,931	$24,561	$25,205	$97,010
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$34,189	$34,796	$35,416	$36,047	$140,447
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$23,931	$24,561	$25,205	$25,863	$99,559
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$34,796	$35,416	$36,047	$36,689	$142,948

	In-State	Out-of-State
University of Central Oklahoma	$8,522	$19,409
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus	$9,595	$26,665
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus	$10,234	$25,754
Northeastern State University	$7,513	$16,633
Southeastern Oklahoma State University	$7,200	$16,410
Southwestern Oklahoma State University	$8,295	$8,325