Mechanical engineering
Ranked #257 of 276 for valueMechanical Engineering · 32 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $88,188
- Ranked-college median: $91,366
- Median debt
- $24,250
- Ranked-college median: $20,713
University of Central Oklahoma acceptance rate
Acceptance rate: 78.1% (fall admissions, CollegesRef 2026–27 edition). 7,080 of 8,708 applicants were admitted. Middle 50% test scores: ACT 18–24. Admissions details
What we know
Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025- Students
- 10,170
Larger than 90% of colleges
National median 1,603
University of Central OklahomaMiddle half of collegesNational median
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University of Central Oklahoma admitted 78.1% of 8,708 applicants.
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- Applicants8,708
78.1% of applicants were admitted
- Admitted7,080
22.1% of admitted students enrolled (yield)
- Enrolled (first-year)1,565
Middle 50% test scores
- ACT Composite
- 18–24
- 136
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- 18–24
Cost & financial aid
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Average net price
$18,348
What students paid per year on average after grants and scholarships. Your price depends on family income.
Published price vs. what students paid
- In-state tuition & fees
- $9,043
- Out-of-state tuition & fees
- $19,930
- Average net price
- $18,348
Students receiving Pell Grants
- Pell Grant recipients
- 40.2%
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36%
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
65.2%
First-year retention
Students who return for a second year
Median earnings
$51,263
Former students who received federal aid
Where University of Central Oklahoma ranks
- #257Best colleges for mechanical engineeringof 276 ranked
- #275Best colleges for educationof 521 ranked
- #297Best colleges for engineeringof 327 ranked
Programs at University of Central Oklahoma
Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard, field of study, 2025
Bachelor's majors where University of Central Oklahoma is ranked in CollegesRef's value rankings. Earnings are medians 4 years after graduating, for graduates who received federal aid; the tick on each bar marks the median of all ranked colleges in that field.
Education
Ranked #275 of 521 for valueTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas · 92 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $48,851
- Ranked-college median: $48,822
- Median debt
- $17,750
- Ranked-college median: $21,500
Engineering
Ranked #297 of 327 for valueMechanical Engineering · 32 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $88,188
- Ranked-college median: $91,742
- Median debt
- $24,250
- Ranked-college median: $21,000
Criminal justice
Ranked #309 of 379 for valueCriminal Justice and Corrections · 104 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $51,332
- Ranked-college median: $55,481
- Median debt
- $18,750
- Ranked-college median: $21,500
Marketing
Ranked #315 of 354 for valueMarketing · 68 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $60,961
- Ranked-college median: $67,486
- Median debt
- $19,250
- Ranked-college median: $19,523
Finance
Ranked #327 of 330 for valueFinance and Financial Management Services · 51 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $58,334
- Ranked-college median: $77,916
- Median debt
- $16,250
- Ranked-college median: $19,500
Accounting
Ranked #335 of 408 for valueAccounting and Related Services · 46 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $73,074
- Ranked-college median: $76,108
- Median debt
- $24,152
- Ranked-college median: $20,500
Kinesiology and exercise science
Ranked #346 of 459 for valueSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness · 63 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $49,630
- Ranked-college median: $53,707
- Median debt
- $18,375
- Ranked-college median: $21,500
Political science
Ranked #368 of 388 for valuePolitical Science and Government · 26 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $52,852
- Ranked-college median: $63,181
Computer science
Ranked #404 of 466 for valueComputer and Information Sciences, General · 75 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $87,792
- Ranked-college median: $97,375
- Median debt
- $21,678
- Ranked-college median: $19,500
Nursing
Ranked #478 of 686 for valueRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing · 164 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $82,603
- Ranked-college median: $85,171
- Median debt
- $19,500
- Ranked-college median: $20,938
Psychology
Ranked #542 of 814 for valuePsychology, General · 135 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $47,937
- Ranked-college median: $51,007
- Median debt
- $17,275
- Ranked-college median: $21,000
Biology
Ranked #587 of 680 for valueBiology, General · 97 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $50,748
- Ranked-college median: $58,001
- Median debt
- $19,285
- Ranked-college median: $20,717
Business
Ranked #608 of 986 for valueBusiness Administration, Management and Operations · 127 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $64,107
- Ranked-college median: $64,860
- Median debt
- $20,638
- Ranked-college median: $21,375
Academics
Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
Total students
10,170
Academic calendar
Semester
Carnegie classification
Master's university
A College or University that also has a large number of Master’s Degree programs.
Colleges like University of Central Oklahoma
- Northeastern State UniversityTahlequah, OK
Southwestern Oklahoma State UniversityWeatherford, OK
Southeastern Oklahoma State UniversityDurant, OK
Location & details
Where the campus is, how far it sits from a major city, and other colleges within reach.
University of Central OklahomaEdmond, OK, United States
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Campus
University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK, United States
- Public
- Master's university
Large suburb
Inside an urbanized area but outside a principal city.
- City
- Suburb (this campus)
- Town
- Rural
Nearest major cityOklahoma City, OK · about 13 mi
In the city250 mi
- Calendar
- Semester
- Website
- uco.edu
Colleges nearby
Oklahoma Christian University3 miEdmond
Oklahoma City University11.7 miOklahoma City
Southern Nazarene University13.2 miBethany
Southwestern Christian University-Oklahoma13.6 miBethany
Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City13.9 miOklahoma City
Rose State College15 miMidwest City
Colleges nearby
- Oklahoma Christian University3 mi from University of Central Oklahoma
- Oklahoma City University12 mi from University of Central Oklahoma
- Southern Nazarene University13 mi from University of Central Oklahoma
- Southwestern Christian University-Oklahoma14 mi from University of Central Oklahoma
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Cost & aid
Affordable
Lower cost than many comparable colleges for a typical family.
Average net price $18,348 a year after aid
Athletics
NCAA Division II · Competitive sports with partial scholarships and smaller programs.
- D-INCAA Division I
- D-IINCAA Division II (this college)
- D-IIINCAA Division III
- NAIANAIA
- NJCAANJCAA
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What is the University of Central Oklahoma acceptance rate for 2026?
University of Central Oklahoma admitted 78.1% of 8,708 applicants in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the most recent release. That is the figure colleges report to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
How much is University of Central Oklahoma tuition?
In-state tuition at University of Central Oklahoma is $9,043 and out-of-state tuition is $19,930 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $18,348 a year.
What is the average net price at University of Central Oklahoma?
The average net price at University of Central Oklahoma, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $18,348 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.
What is the graduation rate at University of Central Oklahoma?
36% of first-time, full-time students at University of Central Oklahoma graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.
What colleges are similar to University of Central Oklahoma?
The closest matches are Northeastern State University, Southwestern Oklahoma State University, and Southeastern Oklahoma State University, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.
Sources
Last checked Nov 3, 2026
- Admissions
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Cost
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Outcomes
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Enrollment
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
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