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Central Oklahoma is located in Edmond, Oklahoma (a large suburb). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Central Oklahoma is the Master's degree.
The school is known for its programs in media.
Central Oklahoma does not offer open admission.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Central Oklahoma had 15,859 enrolled students in 2005.
A lot of students at the school attend part-time. Central Oklahoma offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Lone Star Conference.
Central Oklahoma is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Central Oklahoma
100 N University Dr
Edmond, OK 73034
General Phone: (405) 974-2000
Admissions Phone: (405) 974-2338
Financial Aid Phone: (405) 974-3334
http://www.ucok.edu
Central Oklahoma awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 689 | business management, business, finance, accounting, marketing, fashion merchandising, human resources, actuarial science, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 473 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, educational administration, adult education, physical education teaching, early childhood education, special ed, school counseling, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 415 | general studies, sociology, English, political science, history, foreign language and literature, economics, liberal arts and sciences, ... |
| Media | 177 | journalism, communication studies |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 155 | criminal justice and safety, forensic science, criminal justice and administration |
| Therapy And Counseling | 116 | psychology |
| Science | 113 | biology, physics, chemistry |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 78 | computer and info science |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 76 | registered nursing |
| Family And Social Work | 55 | child development, family and consumer science |
| Design | 40 | design and visual communication |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 34 | speech pathology, clinical lab tech |
| Funeral And Mortuary Science | 29 | funeral and mortuary |
| Art Studies | 27 | art studies |
| Engineering Technician | 23 | occupational safety tech |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 21 | nutrition sciences, health and fitness, athletic trainer |
| Mathematics | 18 | mathematics, applied mathematics |
| Music | 18 | music |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 13 | drama, dance |
| Engineering | 9 | biomedical engineering |
| Medicine | 5 | public health |
| Religion And Philosophy | 2 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for Central Oklahoma in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 2,118 | 63 |
| Master's degree | 465 | 28 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 3 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Central Oklahoma had a total enrollment of 15,859 students (12,685 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 41% |
| Women | 59% |
| Full-Time | 87% |
| Part-Time | 13% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 86% |
| Graduate | 14% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 72% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 9% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 24% |
| 22-24 | 26% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 92% |
| Foreign countries | 5% |
| Texas | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 62 % |
| Part-Time | 45 % |
Central Oklahoma offers campus housing for 1,876 of its 12,685 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Edmond, Oklahoma for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 14 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,020 | 3,819 | 95% | 2,169 | 57% |
| Men | 1,635 | 1,553 | 95% | 882 | 57% |
| Women | 2,385 | 2,266 | 95% | 1,287 | 57% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | recommended |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 91% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (405) 974-2338
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,618 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,628 |
| Room and board | $ 8,952 |
| Room charge | $ 3,300 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,310 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,280 |
Financial Aid:
Central Oklahoma participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 315200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (405) 974-3334
Central Oklahoma has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 140 | 102 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 48 | 58 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 26 | 26 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 97 | $66,455 | 62 | $65,781 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 36 | $59,292 | 29 | $58,456 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 47 | $51,964 | 49 | $50,870 |
| Instructor | academic year | 16 | $42,196 | 26 | $41,545 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 18 | $32,997 | 20 | $31,799 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 214 | $57,440 | 186 | $53,669 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Lone Star Conference |
| Basketball | Lone Star Conference |
| Baseball | Lone Star Conference |
| Track | Lone Star Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 123 | 75 | 198 |
| Football | 57 | 0 | 57 |
| Basketball | 10 | 11 | 21 |
| Baseball | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| Track | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| All Other Sports | 37 | 59 | 96 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Fashion Merchandising
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
Art Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Community College Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
Health Occupations Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
FUNERAL AND MORTUARY SCIENCE
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
General Studies
Geography
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MEDICINE
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
Nutrition Sciences
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Forensic Science and Technology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Central Oklahoma Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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