University Of Central Oklahoma

University of Central Oklahoma, also referred to as UCO, is a coeducational, public university located in Edmond, Oklahoma, United States. It was established on December 24, 1890, as the Territorial Normal School. In 1904, it was renamed to Central State Normal School. On December 29, 1919, it was raised to college status and named Central State Teacher's College. In 1921, the name changed once again to Central State College. It was raised to university status and given the name Central State University on April 13, 1971. Finally, on May 18, 1990, the University's Centenary year, it received its present moniker. The University campus, with its associated buildings, stretches over 200 acres of urban land.

UCO has the following colleges:

• College of Arts, Media & Design
• College of Business Administration
• College of Education and Professional Studies
• College of Liberal Arts
• College of Mathematics and Science
• Jackson College Of Graduate Studies
• School of Music

UCO's campus is home to over 15 Greek-letter fraternities and sororities including Sigma Tau Gamma, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Tau Kappa Epsilon, Omega Psi Phi, and Sigma Lambda Gamma.

The University's athletic teams are called the UCO Bronchos. The official mascot is a blue horse named Buddy Broncho. The University sponsors baseball, basketball, cross-country, football, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball, wrestling, and rowing.

University Of Central Oklahoma Highlights

Where University Of Central Oklahoma stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in business and management, media, and design.
• Large number of students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Numerous part-time students.
• High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Central Oklahoma Students

The student enrollment at Central Oklahoma was 15,495 in 2007-2008 (12,183 full-time equivalent).

About 43% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 57% of the class.

Undergrads are 90% of enrolled students and graduate students are 10%.

About 8% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 92% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 78% are full-time and 22% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Central Oklahoma participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Housing and Meals

Central Oklahoma provides on-campus housing for 1,725 of its 12,183 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 20 meals weekly.

Central Oklahoma Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. Central Oklahoma is in the Lone Star Conference for major sports.

Central Oklahoma offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 29 male students received the aid (men were 62% of those receiving aid) and 18 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 38% of students receiving such aid) .

Central Oklahoma Admissions (2008-2009)