University of Central Oklahoma
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and in-state Oklahoma residents. graduation rate is below 40%. a public school with 10,170 students.
About This School
University of Central Oklahoma is a public institution located in Edmond, Oklahoma with approximately 10,170 undergraduate students enrolled. University of Central Oklahoma has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 78%. The average net price after financial aid is $18,309 per year. The graduation rate is 37%, and the typical graduate earns $44,900 within 10 years of enrollment.
The University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) is a public university in Edmond, Oklahoma, United States. It is Oklahoma's third-largest university, with almost 13,000 students and about 430 full-time and 400 adjunct faculty. Founded in 1890, UCO was one of the first institutions of higher learning to be established in what became the state of Oklahoma, making it one of the oldest universities in the southwest U.S. It is home to the American branch of the British Academy of Contemporary Music in downtown Oklahoma City.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: while median debt at graduation is a manageable $13,000 and the Edmond location offers a safe, suburban setting near Oklahoma City, the 38% graduation rate is a serious red flag worth discussing before enrolling. Only 66% of freshmen return for sophomore year, suggesting many students struggle to finish — so if you choose UCO, go in with a clear plan, strong support systems, and a realistic look at what's pulling students away. At $18,990 average net price and median earnings of $44,900 a decade out, the financial math can work, but success here will depend heavily on your own focus and follow-through.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 20% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (10,170 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
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