University of Central Oklahoma

What is the cost of studying for a year at University of Central Oklahoma?

For the 2025-26 reporting year, UCO's listed full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees total approximately $8,818 for Oklahoma residents and $19,930 for nonresidents. Those are published charges before aid, not estimates of what every student will ultimately pay.

• Oklahoma resident undergraduate tuition: $7,580, plus $1,238 in required fees.
• Nonresident undergraduate tuition: $18,466, plus $1,238 in required fees.
• Reported annual room and board charge: $11,500.
• Reported books and supplies allowance: $1,600.

Adding the listed tuition, fees, room and board, and books produces about $21,918 for a resident or $32,804 for a nonresident. These are partial annual estimates: transportation, personal expenses, program charges and an individual student's housing choices can change the total. Commuters may avoid a residence-hall bill but still need to budget for food, travel and housing elsewhere.

Grants and scholarships can reduce a student's net price. Reported average net prices vary by family income; for the lowest reported income band, $0-$48,000, the figure is $15,828. An average is not an individual award. UCO reports that 88% of students in the measured aid group received financial aid, and eligible students may draw on federal grants and loans, Oklahoma aid programs, university scholarships, or veterans' education benefits. Completing the FAFSA and checking scholarship deadlines are more useful for a personal estimate than subtracting an average grant from the published price.

What are the work-study opportunities at University of Central Oklahoma?

UCO students can seek part-time employment while enrolled, including positions associated with campus departments. Federal Work-Study is a need-based financial-aid program for eligible students; an award indicates potential eligibility to earn wages and is not the same as receiving the full amount upfront or being guaranteed a job.

Students should review their aid offer, ask the financial-aid office about Work-Study eligibility and follow UCO's student-employment application process for available positions. Ordinary student jobs may have different eligibility rules. For career-related experience, UCO's career services include individual planning, résumé assistance, interview preparation, employer recruitment and job fairs. Those services can support an internship or job search, but they do not constitute a verified employment outcome or a placement guarantee.