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Summary
University of Central Oklahoma is a public institution that was founded in 1890. It has a city setting and the campus size is 210 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of Central Oklahoma's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (West), 72. Its in-state tuition and fees are $4,456 (2011-12); out-of-state tuition and fees are $11,242 (2011-12).
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From humble beginnings as a teacher training school in 1890, the University of Central Oklahoma is today the oldest institution of higher learning in Oklahoma. UCO serves as the home for several recognized and unique programs not found at any other institution in the state. UCO offers Oklahoma's only master's degree in Forensic Science and the state's only undergraduate program in Biomedical Engineering. The university's College of Business Administration offers the only Professional Golf Management major in a six-state region. UCO has been lauded by the Council on Undergraduate Research as a university that is leading the way nationally in building an excellent undergraduate research program. In addition to this, UCO was the recipient of the 2005 Oklahoma Quality Award for Commitment. |
General Information
| School type | public, coed college |
| Year founded | 1890 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | city |
| 2011 Endowment | N/A |
Applying
When applying to University of Central Oklahoma, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due August 25. The application fee at University of Central Oklahoma is $25. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 80.0 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 80.0% |
| Application deadline | rolling |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | August 25 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at University of Central Oklahoma is 21:1. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 65.0 percent.
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| Student-faculty ratio | 21:1 | |
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Student Life
University of Central Oklahoma is part of the NCAA II athletic conference.
Campus Info & Services
University of Central Oklahoma offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, and health insurance. University of Central Oklahoma also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at University of Central Oklahoma, 86 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at University of Central Oklahoma.
| Students who have cars on campus | 86% |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
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| In-state tuition and fees | $4,456 (2011-12) |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $11,242 (2011-12) |
| Room and board | $8,077 (2011-12) |
| Financial aid statistics | N/A |
* Overview details based on 2011 data
