University of Central Oklahoma

https://www.uco.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,580

4.06% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$18,660

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

78.1%

5,855 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

12,554

71.1% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

36.7%

741 Graduates

About

University of Central Oklahoma is a higher education institution located in Oklahoma County, OK. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Central Oklahoma were General Studies (209 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (164 degrees), and General Psychology (135 degrees).

In 2024, 2,787 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Central Oklahoma. 66.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,491 degrees), 4.32 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (345 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Central Oklahoma is $7,580, which is $−16,420 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Central Oklahoma is $7,580, which is $16,420 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,660.

In 2024, 79% of undergraduate students attending University of Central Oklahoma received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 33% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,580

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Central Oklahoma was $7,580. The cost of tuition at University of Central Oklahoma is $−16,420 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Central Oklahoma (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$18,660

2024 Value

1.23%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 University of Central Oklahoma had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,660. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of Central Oklahoma grew by 1.23%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Central Oklahoma (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,725

Room and Board

$1,600

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Central Oklahoma was of $10,725 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 3% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,600. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Central Oklahoma (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

79%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

33%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

79% of undergraduate students at University of Central Oklahoma received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 12.9% with respect to 2023, when 70% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Central Oklahoma (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

University of Central Oklahoma received 5,855 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 18.4% annual growth. Out of those 5,855 applicants, 4,574 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 78.1% acceptance rate.

There were 12,554 students enrolled at University of Central Oklahoma in 2024.

University of Central Oklahoma has an overall enrollment yield of 42.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

78.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

4,574

Accepted Out of 5,855

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Central Oklahoma was 78.1% (4,574 admissions from 5,855 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 81.8%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 18.4%, while admissions grew by 13.1%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Central Oklahoma (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

University of Central Oklahoma had a total enrollment of 12,554 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of Central Oklahoma is 8,929 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,625. This means that 71.1% of students enrolled at University of Central Oklahoma are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Central Oklahoma, both undergraduate and graduate, is 50.8% White, 13.9% Hispanic or Latino, 11.5% Two or More Races, 7.69% Black or African American, 4.29% Asian, 3.63% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.167% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Central Oklahoma in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (32.4%), followed by White Male (19%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (10%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (22.6%), followed by White Male (9.23%) and Two or More Races Female (3.98%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

71.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Central Oklahoma in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 12,554 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Central Oklahoma is 8,929 and the part-time enrollment is 3,625. This means that 71.1% of students enrolled at University of Central Oklahoma are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Central Oklahoma (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

65%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Central Oklahoma was 65%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), University of Central Oklahoma had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Central Oklahoma (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
6,375 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,744 enrolled students
Two or More Races
1,443 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Central Oklahoma is 50.8% White, 13.9% Hispanic or Latino, 11.5% Two or More Races, 7.69% Black or African American, 4.29% Asian, 3.63% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.167% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 182 students (1.45%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 895 more women than men received degrees from University of Central Oklahoma. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Central Oklahoma is white (1,491 degrees awarded). There were 4.32 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (345 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Central Oklahoma is General Studies (209 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (164 degrees) and General Psychology (135 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Central Oklahoma, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Protective Services (250 degrees awarded), Education (361 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (173 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Central Oklahoma are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,629,746 people), Secondary school teachers (558,339 people), Other managers (356,924 people), Education administrators (319,238 people), and Special education teachers (216,256 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Central Oklahoma in 2024 are Protective Services (250 degrees awarded), Education (361 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (173 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (75 degrees), and Communications (100 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Central Oklahoma are Surgeons, Physicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at University of Central Oklahoma are Protective Services (250 degrees awarded), Education (361 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (173 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (75 degrees), and Communications (100 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Central Oklahoma are Elementary & secondary schools (3,077,579 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (504,195 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (413,791 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (304,663 people), and Computer Systems Design (276,930 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Central Oklahoma.

Most Common (2024)

Curriculum & Instruction
6 degrees awarded
Business Statistics
3 degrees awarded
Accounting
2 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at University of Central Oklahoma was Curriculum & Instruction with 6 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at University of Central Oklahoma according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

946

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

1,841

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 946 degrees were awarded to men at University of Central Oklahoma, which is 0.514 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,841).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Central Oklahoma by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 75 degrees were awarded to men at University of Central Oklahoma in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.926 times less than the 81 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 152 degrees were awarded to men at University of Central Oklahoma in Registered Nursing, which is 6.08 times more than the 25 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

14%

100% Completion Time

34%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 14% of students graduating from University of Central Oklahoma completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 34% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 38% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (62.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at University of Central Oklahoma is Female and Asian (62.5% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 8.77% of graduates (65 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,491 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
345 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
301 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Central Oklahoma is white (1,491 degrees awarded). There were 4.32 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (345 degrees).

3.23% of degree recipients (90 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
1,282 degrees awarded
White Female
1,254 degrees awarded
White Female
1,243 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Central Oklahoma is white female (1,282 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (1,254 degrees).

Operations

University of Central Oklahoma has an endowment valued at nearly $45.1M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 860k (1.91%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, University of Central Oklahoma had a total salary expenditure of 225M. University of Central Oklahoma employs 183 Professors, 93 Assistant professors and 92 Associate professors. Most academics at University of Central Oklahoma are Male Professor (92), Female Professor (91), and Female Associate professor (53).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Central Oklahoma are: Office and Administrative Support, with 242 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 123 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 106 employees.

Endowment

$45.1M

2024 Endowment

18.2%

decline from 2023

University of Central Oklahoma has an endowment valued at about $45.1M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Central Oklahoma declined 18.2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $766k lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Central Oklahoma (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$95.9M

2024 Salaries

5.93%

growth from 2023

In 2024, University of Central Oklahoma paid a median of $95.9M in salaries, which represents 42.6% of their overall expenditure ($225M) and a 5.93% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.62% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 0.67% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$39.1M

Instructional Salaries

476

Number of Employees

In 2024, University of Central Oklahoma paid a total of $39.1M to 476 employees working as instructors, which represents 40.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Central Oklahoma were Office and Administrative Support with 242 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 123 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 106 employees.

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