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University of Central Oklahoma: Admissions, Cost and Majors

By the Lens team · Updated September 14, 2026

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University of Central Oklahoma is a public university in Edmond, Oklahoma, with about 10,200 undergraduates. It admitted 78.1% of applicants for fall 2024. Published tuition and fees are $8,818 a year for in-state students and $19,704 for students from other states, before aid.

What University of Central Oklahoma costs

University of Central Oklahoma charges $8,818 a year in published tuition and fees for Oklahoma residents, about $4,409 a semester, and $19,704 a year for students from other states, about $9,852 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $26,392 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $17,868 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

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Getting into University of Central Oklahoma

For fall 2024, University of Central Oklahoma received 5,855 applications and admitted 4,574 students, and 1,964 enrolled as first-years.

What University of Central Oklahoma students study

The most common bachelor's degrees at University of Central Oklahoma (class of 2024, first majors only):

MajorDegrees
General Studies209
Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse164
Psychology135
Forensic Science and Technology124
Business Administration and Management88
Criminal Justice / Safety Studies86
Marketing / Marketing Management68
Exercise Science and Kinesiology63

Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.

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FAQ

What is University of Central Oklahoma's acceptance rate? 78.1% for fall 2024: 4,574 of 5,855 applicants were admitted.

How much is tuition at University of Central Oklahoma? $8,818 a year for in-state students and $19,704 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

How many students go to University of Central Oklahoma? About 10,200 undergraduates (fall 2024).

What is the campus setting at University of Central Oklahoma? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as suburban.

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