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General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003152
- Phone: (405) 609-6622
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
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83%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
18:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
8FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$6,582Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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University of Central Oklahoma
14820 Serenita Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK
About
The University of Central Oklahoma, located in Edmond, Oklahoma, is the oldest post-secondary educational institution in the state, having been founded in 1890. The school was originally a normal school established with the purpose of educating individuals in the methods of teaching to further the territory's educational system. The school was built on 40 acres donated by the territorial legislature, and with additional fund the first class of 23 students began their studies in 1891.
By 1904 the school had become Central State Normal School, though statehood for the Oklahoma territory would still be 3 years away. By 1919 the school became a four year degree granting teacher's college and by 1939 became a full fledged college. Between 1954 and 1971 the school was given the authority to confer a variety of master degrees, resulting in the school becoming recognized as a university and taking on the name Central State University.
On the school's 100 year anniversary the name was once again changed, this time to its current. The school has grown from its humble roots, currently serving nearly 16,000 students on a 300 acre campus.
Academics
The University of Central Oklahoma offers a large number of majors that allows students to choose which program tract will best suit their goals and allow them to prepare for their future. Students will take courses related to their major as well as general education requirements and elective courses outside of their field of study, all of which typically takes four years to complete.
During this time students may also choose to pursue a minor degree through additional courses of study, providing an extra area of study and expertise outside their major. Graduate programs are also available, having separate requirements for admission, typically involving graduate level exams, the appropriate degree earned, as well as a strong academic record.
Programs offered include:
Admissions and Financial Aid
Students interested in enrollment at University of Central Oklahoma may qualify for admission through one of the several requirements for admissions. This includes a cumulative GPA of 2.7 and a class rank of 50% or higher, and ACT score of 20 or a SAT reading and math score of 940, or a 2.7 GPA and 15 units of a core high school curriculum.
Students must submit a completed application for admission, along with essay, transcripts and test scores which will be reviewed by the admissions committee. Once a decision is rendered, the student will be notified and provided the necessary information for beginning their college experience.
Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs. Students requiring financial assistance must obtain a federal PIN and submit a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the resulting student aid report (SAR) from which will be used to determine financial need, program eligibility and monetary awards.
Financial aid must be reapplied for at the start of each academic year, and students may be asked to provide additional financial documentation to verify the accuracy of the SAR prior to the disbursement of funds due to new federal regulations for aid. Scholarships may also be pursued from sources outside of the school. Such sources typically require a separate application for each scholarship and award funds based on varying criterion.
Athletics
The University of Central Oklahoma Broncos participate in intercollegiate athletics through the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA). Intercollegiate athletics provide participating students with the opportunity to engage in healthy competition in a controlled environment, learning skills and habits that are useful in one's personal, academic and professional life.
These skills and habits include teamwork, discipline, leadership, responsibility and good health habits. Students will also experience the camaraderie associated with experiencing the shared successes and failures with their teammates.
Athletic programs offered include:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give an overview of the applicants University of Central Oklahoma accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
University of Central Oklahoma has a total student population of about 15,000, where graduate students make up roughly 13% of the student body.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $16,000. In order to calculate a more accurate and detailed cost of attendance check out their cost calculator here. There is also a $50 application fee for those applying to a program. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Tuition estimates per year:
- In-State: $6,700-$8,000
- Out-of-State: $18,000-$21,090
- Charges per unit:
- State Residents: $220-$270 per credit unit
- Nonresidents: $590-$700 per credit unit
- Some programs may have a frozen tuition rate, which means the tuition will stay the same for up to five years.
Financial Aid Details
The information below lists the financial aid types students are receiving. Also shown are the percent of students receiving aid and the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 83% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 71% | $7,170 |
Receiving Student Loans | 47% | $7,826 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, University of Central Oklahoma may offer services like:- Online classes
- Weekend and night classes available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Work study style employment
- Helping students find work after graduation
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Dietetics Program
- Funeral Service Education Program
- Music Program
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- Speech-Language Pathology Program
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
Intercollegiate Athletics
University of Central Oklahoma is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division II with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Mid-America Intercollegiate Ath Assoc)
- Basketball (Mid-America Intercollegiate Ath Assoc)
- Football (Mid-America Intercollegiate Ath Assoc)
- Golf
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Indoor
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by University of Central Oklahoma by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B, M)
Business and Marketing Studies
Communications and Journalism
Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering (B, M)
- Electrical Engineering (B, M)
- Biomedical Engineering (B)
- Software Engineering (B)
English Language and Literature
- English (B, M)
- Creative Writing (B, M)
- Rhetoric and Composition (M)
Family and Consumer Sciences
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
History
- History (B, M)
Interdisciplinary Studies
- Gerontology (M)
Legal Professions and Studies
- Legal Studies (B)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- General Studies (B)
- Liberal Arts (B)
Mathematics and Statistics
Personal and Culinary Services
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B)
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B, M)
- Counseling Psychology (M)
- School Psychology (M)
- Forensic Psychology (M)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Public Administration (B, M)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Security and Protective Services
- Forensic Science (B, M)
- Criminal Justice (B, M)
- Law and Justice Administration (B)
Social Sciences
- Sociology (B)
- Political Science (B, M)
- International Relations (M)
- Urban Studies (M)
- Geography (B)
Visual and Performing Arts
Other 4-Year Public Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to University of Central Oklahoma.
- Langston University in Moore, OK (22 miles away)
- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus in Oklahoma City, OK (31 miles away)
- Oklahoma State University in Goodwell, OK (39 miles away)
- University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma in Jenks, OK (51 miles away)
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Bethany, OK (70 miles away)
Also, you can compare schools by looking through our list of colleges & universities:
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Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003152
- Phone: (405) 609-6622
- School Homepage