Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, UCO's acceptance rate is 69.94% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 53.13%. 1,657 men and 2,458 women applied to UCO and 1,150 men and 1,728 women students were accepted.
Among them, 578 men and 951 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at UCO.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 4,115 | 1,657 | 2,458 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 2,878 | 1,150 | 1,728 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 1,529 | 578 | 951 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 69.94% | 69.40% | 70.30% | - | - |
| Yield | 53.13% | 50.26% | 55.03% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 1,322 students (87%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at UCO.
The median ACT composite score is 21 with 75th percentile score of 24 and 25th percentile score of 18 at UCO. The median ACT math score is 18 and the ACT English score is 21.
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SAT Math | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 21 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 18 | 23 |
| ACT English | 17 | 21 | 24 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 1,529 first-year students enrolled in UCO. The proportion of full-time students is 93.85% and part-time students is 6.15%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 37.80% and women students is 62.20%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at UCO.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,529 | 578 | 951 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 1,435 | 541 | 894 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 94 | 37 | 57 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), SAT / ACT, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is reqired to be considered in admission process at UCO. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply University of Central Oklahoma.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Considered, if submitted |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| SAT / ACT | Required |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |
General Admissions Information
The application fee is $40 for undergraduate schools and $60 for graduate schools of University of Central Oklahoma. The next table provides general admission information for applying to UCO.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $40 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $60 |
| Admission Information | https://www.uco.edu/admissions-aid/ |
| Online Application | https://www.uco.edu/admissions-aid/get-more-information/ug-admissions-recruitment |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | 2-Years Certificate, Associate, 2-4 Years Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master |