University of Central Oklahoma

Edmond, OK · Public · offers Graduate degrees

Large suburb

78%Acceptance rate
$18,309Average net price / year
37%Graduation rate
$48,351Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$21,000Median debt at graduation
10,170Undergraduates

Cost

In-state tuition & fees
$8,818
Out-of-state tuition
$19,704
Total cost of attendance
$26,392
Room & board
$9,700
Books & supplies
$1,600
Average net price
$18,309

Net price by family income

$0–30k
$15,275
$30–48k
$15,828
$48–75k
$17,776
$75–110k
$23,249
$110k+
$24,183

Official net price calculator

Admissions

Acceptance rate
78.1%
Average SAT
1090
ACT composite (25–75%)
18–24

Outcomes

Graduation rate
37%
First-year retention
65%
Median earnings (6 yrs)
$43,074
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$48,351
Median debt (graduates)
$21,000
3-year loan default rate
0.0%
Students with Pell grants
36%
Students with federal loans
33%

Programs: what graduates earn

56 of 135 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).

Bachelor's degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing158$71,438$21,922
Mechanical Engineering28$71,362$25,000
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering19$69,156—
Computer and Information Sciences, General72$64,320$18,750
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations20$59,698$20,942
Accounting and Related Services64$56,889$19,845
Management Information Systems and Services1$56,385$19,089
Insurance15$50,182—
Finance and Financial Management Services62$50,151$21,732
Public Health66$49,560$18,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas64$47,741$21,089
Business Administration, Management and Operations124$46,410$20,896
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods72$45,974$24,250
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science23$45,804$24,200
Human Resources Management and Services26$45,556$15,750
Design and Applied Arts39$42,619$15,875
Criminal Justice and Corrections107$39,609$20,875
Security Science and Technology134$38,710$21,000
Marketing51$38,628$19,500
Political Science and Government25$38,063$25,000
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities195$37,786$21,800
Sociology53$37,727$25,461
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication59$36,388$20,000
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services33$35,491$23,300
Biology, General114$34,180$20,625
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness84$33,125$20,500
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations—$32,658$13,744
History29$32,127$21,250
English Language and Literature, General14$31,214$16,074
Psychology, General126$29,392$18,149
Journalism49$28,139$23,500
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies15$25,268$18,750
Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services, Other0$25,018—
Music40$19,162$19,000
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft26$17,272—
Non-Professional Legal Studies12$64,420—
Communication and Media Studies4$45,323—
Special Education and Teaching7$41,029—
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services—$60,207$17,070
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services28$57,186$17,000
Fine and Studio Arts16$29,218—
Chemistry11$45,706—

Master's degree

Students

Undergraduates
10,170
Graduate students
1,990
Part-time
21%
Women / men
62% / 38%
White
51%
Hispanic
16%
Black
8%
Asian
5%
International
3%

Faculty & school

Student–faculty ratio
18:1
Avg faculty salary
$73,863 / year
Full-time faculty
100%
Accreditor
Higher Learning Commission
Website
www.uco.edu
Also known as
UCO, Central

Most popular fields

  • Communication & Journalism – 3% of degrees
  • Computer & Information Sciences – 4% of degrees
  • Education – 8% of degrees
  • Engineering – 3% of degrees
  • Liberal Arts & General Studies – 8% of degrees
  • Biological Sciences – 4% of degrees

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of Central Oklahoma?

78.1% of applicants were admitted, and admitted students averaged 1090 on the SAT.

How much does University of Central Oklahoma cost?

The average net price after grants is $18,309 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $8,818 and the full cost of attendance is $26,392.

How much do University of Central Oklahoma graduates earn?

Students who enrolled earn a median of $48,351 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.

What is the graduation rate?

37% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Other colleges in Edmond

CollegeNet priceAcceptanceGraduationEarnings
Oklahoma Christian University
Edmond, OK · Private nonprofit · 1,885 students
$21,87297%56%$49,203

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.