University of Central Oklahoma
University of Central Oklahoma is one of the seventeen public 4-year colleges in Oklahoma. The campus is located in a suburb, in Edmond.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 15,979 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 2,243 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 1,436 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 64%). Every year 38% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.UCO's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $6,161, and fees were $939. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $16,508 and $939 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
| Number of Students15,979 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio19:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate64% |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1947 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 04/01/1972 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 01/28/2015 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 01/28/2015 - Current |
Admission
76%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| ACT | 19 to 24 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $50 |
| Graduates | $60 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $205/credit | |
| In State Students | $205/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $550/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $269/credit | |
| In State Students | $269/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $665/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $9,225 | $9,225 | $24,750 |
| ADN | 70 | $14,350 | $14,350 | $38,500 |
| BSN | 125 | $25,625 | $25,625 | $68,750 |
| FNP | 50 | $13,450 | $13,450 | $33,250 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 83% of University of Central Oklahoma's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 38% | $4,390 |
| Other Federal Grant | 24% | $2,011 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 30% | $4,228 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 41% | $2,575 |
| Federal Student Loans | 42% | $6,185 |
| Private Loans | 3% | $10,146 |
$13,995
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$11,182 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$12,029 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$15,750 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$18,908 |
| Over $110,000$19,158 |
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Student Population
14,343
Undergrads
1,636
Graduates
9,606
Women
6,373
Men
69%
Full-time
31%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
56% |
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Hispanic |
10% |
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Two or more races |
10% |
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Black/African American |
9% |
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Non-resident alien |
7% |
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Asian |
3% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Oklahoma state board of nursing.
