University of Central Oklahoma is a public 4-year college in Edmond, Oklahoma with 10,170 undergraduates. It admits 78% of applicants, costs an average of $18,348 a year after grants and graduates 36% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
University of Central Oklahoma acceptance rate and admissions
University of Central Oklahoma admitted 78% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). Check the admissions office for the current policy.
ACT composite
18 to 24
136
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024. The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
University of Central Oklahoma tuition, cost and net price
Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26)
$9,043
Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26)
$19,930
On-campus housing and food (2025-26)
$10,100
Total cost of attendance (2024-25)
$27,350
Average net price after grants (2024-25)
$18,348
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $18,348 a year after grants and scholarships, $9,002 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
University of Central Oklahoma graduation rate, earnings and debt
36%finished within 6 years65%came back for year two40%get a Pell Grant
36% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
Former students earned a median of $51,263 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
Students who completed left with a median of $19,580 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
University of Central Oklahoma$51,263
Oklahoma median, public 4-year$48,728
U.S. median, public 4-year$59,509
Debt compared
University of Central Oklahoma$19,580
Oklahoma median$18,503
U.S. median$19,500
Median debt is 38% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
University of Central Oklahoma majors and what graduates earn
University of Central Oklahoma awarded bachelor's degrees in 64 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from electrical engineering ($90,152).
Electrical engineering$90,152
Mechanical engineering$88,188
Computer and information sciences$87,792
Nursing$82,603
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations$75,796
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at University of Central Oklahoma
45 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Central Oklahoma?
University of Central Oklahoma admitted 78% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does University of Central Oklahoma cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $9,043 for in-state students and $19,930 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $18,348 a year in 2024-25.
Is University of Central Oklahoma test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, University of Central Oklahoma reported that test scores were: required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at University of Central Oklahoma?
36% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do University of Central Oklahoma graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $51,263 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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