University Of Central Oklahoma
Location and Contact Information
100 N University DrEdmond, OK 73034
USA
Main Tel: (405) 974-2000
Web Site
The campus is in a large suburb.
Overview
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.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in business and management, design, media, and music.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Large number of students.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Numerous part-time students.
- High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Masters Colleges and Universities I.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students have meal (board) plans.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
- ROTC.
- Athlete financial aid is awarded.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 4,223 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,652 |
| Room | $ 4,716 |
| Board | $ 3,130 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other | $ 3,800 |
Financial Aid
Central Oklahoma participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 67% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 41% | $4,798 |
| Institutional Grant | 9% | $2,084 |
| Federal Grant | 26% | $3,763 |
| Pell Grant | 26% | $3,260 |
| Other Federal Grant | 17% | $758 |
| State or Local Grant | 28% | $2,851 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 35% | $5,338 |
| Federal Loan | 35% | $4,952 |
| Other Loan | 3% | $5,526 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to University Of Central Oklahoma:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Kentucky University | Bowling Green, KY | 19,742 |
| 2 | San Francisco State University | San Francisco, CA | 30,014 |
| 3 | Kennesaw State University | Kennesaw, GA | 21,449 |
| 4 | Luzerne County Community College | Nanticoke, PA | 6,545 |
| 5 | California State University-Fullerton | Fullerton, CA | 36,996 |
| 6 | Bucks County Community College | Newtown, PA | 10,084 |
| 7 | California State University-San Marcos | San Marcos, CA | 9,148 |
| 8 | Oakland University | Rochester Hills, MI | 18,175 |
| 9 | University of North Florida | Jacksonville, FL | 15,280 |
| 10 | University of Utah | Salt Lake City, UT | 28,211 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 2,330 | 90 |
| Master | 436 | 38 |
| 2-4 year degree | 1 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 231 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 158 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 56 |
Students
Student enrollment was 15,724 in 2009-2010 (11,313 full-time equivalent).
About 44% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 56% of the class.
Undergrads are 93% of enrolled students and graduate students are 7%.
Students under 25 years old represent 68% of the student body. About 6% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 76% are full-time and 24% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 75% Women 75% All 75%
Room and Board
Central Oklahoma provides on-campus housing for 1,728 of its 11,313 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 20 meals weekly.
Athletics
School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. The school is in the Lone Star Conference for major sports.
The school 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) .
International Study
About 3% of freshmen are from countries other than the US.
International applicants are required to take the TOEFL exam.
Graduate School Focus
Central Oklahoma offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.
The school's Graduate School Carnegie Classification is Postbaccalaureate Comprehensive.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
ART STUDIES
- Art/Art Studies
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting
- Actuarial Science
- Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Managerial Economics
- Finance
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
- Insurance
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Information Technology
DESIGN
- Design and Visual Communications
- Graphic Design
- Interior Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
- Dance
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
- Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
- Art Teacher Education
- Biology Teacher Education
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Drama and Dance Teacher Education
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Education
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Educational/Instructional Media Design
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- History Teacher Education
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Multicultural Education
- Music Teacher Education
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physics Teacher Education
- Reading Teacher Education
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Social Studies Teacher Education
- Spanish Language Teacher Education
- Special Education and Teaching
- Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas
ENGINEERING
- Biomedical/Medical Engineering
- Engineering Physics
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Engineering Technologies/Technicians
- Industrial Safety Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Adult Development and Aging
- Child Development
- Family Systems
- Family and Community Services
- Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies
FINE ARTS
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
FUNERAL AND MORTUARY SCIENCE
- Funeral Service and Mortuary Science
LIBERAL ARTS
- Applied Economics
- Creative Writing
- Economics
- English Composition
- English Language and Literature
- French Language and Literature
- General Studies
- Geography
- History
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- International Relations and Affairs
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Urban Studies/Affairs
MATHEMATICS
- Applied Mathematics
- Computational Mathematics
- Mathematics
- Statistics
MEDIA
- Advertising
- Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Journalism
- Photojournalism
- Public Relations/Image Management
- Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
- Public Health Education and Promotion
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MEDICINE
- Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
MUSIC
- Music Performance
- Music
- Piano and Organ
- Violin, Viola, Guitar and Other Stringed Instruments
- Voice and Opera
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Nutrition Sciences
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
- Philosophy
SCIENCE
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Forensic Science and Technology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Counseling Psychology
- Experimental Psychology
- Psychology
- School Psychology