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University of Central Oklahoma

#544 in US ranking Edmond, OK
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Public
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4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$27,350
Tuition & fees
$9,043
Avg. aid
$6,363
Receiving aid
88%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
78%
ACT range
18–24

Outcomes

Graduation rate
37%
Median salary
$46,212
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at University of Central Oklahoma?

UCO's recurring campus events include Stampede Week, Homecoming and Greek Week. Each serves a different purpose: the start-of-term Stampede Week introduces students to activities and connections on campus; Homecoming brings together current students and alumni; and Greek Week centers on fraternity and sorority participation.

Events offer ways to engage outside class, but their dates and activities vary from year to year. Students who want to participate - especially commuters arranging work or travel - should use the current campus calendar rather than rely on a previous year's schedule.

What are the student housing and dining options at University of Central Oklahoma?

UCO offers college-operated, coeducational housing for undergraduates, but living on campus is not the default for most students. Reported figures place roughly 11% of students in campus housing. Availability should not be mistaken for a guarantee of placement.

Housing options include residence-hall arrangements, and students should compare current room types, contract lengths and eligibility rules before applying. Meal plans and campus dining options add another choice: a student's best fit may depend on class hours, dietary needs and how often they expect to eat on campus. Students arranging an off-campus apartment should budget separately for rent, utilities, transportation and any meal purchases; those costs will not necessarily match the university's published room-and-board allowance.

University of Central Oklahoma Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

236

University of Central Oklahoma Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
18:1
Undergraduates living on campus
11%
Campus size
210 acres

University of Central Oklahoma Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 8

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: Not available

Career Center services:

  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

University of Central Oklahoma Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Max Chambers Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

University of Central Oklahoma Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

University of Central Oklahoma Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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