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University of Central Oklahoma, commonly referred to as UCO, was established in the year 1890. It is a coeducational public university in Edmond, Oklahoma. The university offers enrollment to more than 15,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students. It was initially founded as the Territorial Normal School and is Oklahoma’s second oldest institution of higher education.
UCO offers undergraduate degrees in humanities, forensic science, biomedical engineering, funeral services, photo journalism, business legal studies, golf management, and insurances. Students can also opt for master degrees in athletic training, forensic science, and jazz studies. There are seven colleges under this university:
The athletics teams of UCO are known as the Bronchos. The mascot is Buddy Broncho. The team colors are bronze and blue. They participate in sports such as baseball, basketball, cross-country, football, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball, wrestling, and rowing.
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 15,495 enrolled students in 2007-2008.
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.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"University Mission:
The University of Central Oklahoma exists to provide excellent undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education to enable students to achieve their intellectual, professional, personal, and creative potential.
UCO must also contribute to the intellectual, cultural, economic, and social advancement of the communities and individuals it serves.
Academic Mission:
Helping students learn so that they may become productive, creative, ethical, and engaged citizens."
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Central Oklahoma
100 N University Dr
Edmond, OK 73034
General Phone: (405) 974-2000
http://www.uco.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 704 | business management, finance, accounting, marketing, MIS, apparel marketing, managerial economics, actuarial science, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 489 | general studies, English, sociology, political science, history, liberal arts and sciences, geography, American history, ... |
| Education and Teaching | 376 | elementary school teaching, early childhood education, education, adult education, educational administration, special ed, school counseling, instructional media design, ... |
| Media | 175 | journalism, communication studies |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 120 | criminal justice and safety, forensic science, criminal justice and administration |
| Therapy and Counseling | 108 | psychology |
| Science | 105 | biology, chemistry |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 83 | registered nursing |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 63 | exercise science, nutrition sciences, health and fitness |
| Medical Support and Technology | 48 | speech pathology, clinical lab tech |
| Family and Social Work | 48 | family studies, family and community services, food and nutrition |
| Design | 41 | design and visual communication |
| Engineering Technician | 41 | occupational safety tech |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 33 | drama, dance |
| Funeral and Mortuary Science | 27 | funeral and mortuary |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 27 | computer and info science |
| Art Studies | 24 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 16 | mathematics, applied mathematics |
| Music | 16 | music, jazz |
| Engineering | 16 | engineering physics, biomedical engineering |
| Medical Administration | 15 | public health education |
| Religion and Philosophy | 11 | philosophy |
| Medicine | 5 | public health |
Number of programs and degrees for Central Oklahoma in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 2,184 | 58 |
| Master's degree | 406 | 25 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 1 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Central Oklahoma had a total enrollment of 15,495 students (12,183 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 78% |
| Part-Time | 22% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 90% |
| Graduate | 10% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 64% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 5% |
| Unknown | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 7% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 27% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 89% |
| (International Students) | 8% |
| Texas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 53 % |
| Part-Time | 45 % |
Central Oklahoma offers campus housing for 1,725 of its 12,183 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Edmond, Oklahoma for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Oklahoma Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,614 | 3,204 | 69% | 2,131 | 67% |
| Men | 2,032 | 1,327 | 65% | 908 | 68% |
| Women | 2,582 | 1,877 | 73% | 1,223 | 65% |
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 | 92% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,223 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,652 |
| Room and board | $ 7,468 |
| Room charge | $ 4,588 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,880 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,800 |
Financial Aid:
Central Oklahoma participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 315200)
Central Oklahoma has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 129 | 83 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 72 | 88 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 26 | 38 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 101 | $79,198 | 62 | $75,104 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 28 | $67,259 | 17 | $64,591 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 61 | $62,083 | 67 | $54,983 |
| Instructor | academic year | 21 | $45,471 | 37 | $45,355 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 16 | $34,739 | 26 | $34,980 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 227 | $66,873 | 209 | $57,541 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Lone Star Conference |
| Basketball | Lone Star Conference |
| Baseball | Lone Star Conference |
| Track | Lone Star Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 29 | 18 | 47 |
| Football | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| Track | 2 | 6 | 8 |
| Baseball | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Basketball | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| All Other Sports | 8 | 11 | 19 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Management Information Systems, 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
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
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
Health Occupations Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
ENGINEERING
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Engineering Physics
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Community Services
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Human Development and Family Studies, General
FUNERAL AND MORTUARY SCIENCE
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General
LIBERAL ARTS
American History (United States)
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 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
Jazz/Jazz Studies
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Nutrition Sciences
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, 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 6% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in design (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services 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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