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University of Central Oklahoma
University of Central Oklahoma says yes to 78.1% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $48,351 median earnings.
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University of Central Oklahoma occupies suburban Edmond, OK — a public campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat.
Its highest-earning path is Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering, where graduates median $90,152 four years out. 36.5% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. Most of its 10,170 undergraduates commute — campus empties by evening — yet 65.2% of first-years return, which says something about what daytime here is worth.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 17 and 24 on the ACT composite. Put your own practice estimate on University of Central Oklahoma's range with the ACT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, University of Central Oklahoma received 4,945 applications and admitted 4,043 (81.8%), with 1,889 enrolling.
University of Central Oklahoma requires SAT or ACT scores from all applicants — the middle 50% ranges below describe University of Central Oklahoma's full admitted class, not a self-selected subset.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 17 | 20 | 24 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How University of Central Oklahoma compares
| University of Central Oklahoma | Oklahoma median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 78.1% | 76% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $8,818 | $9,797 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $48,351 | $46,116 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors University of Central Oklahoma: $48,351 median at year ten, versus $46,116 across Oklahoma institutions.
Cost, size & completion
In-state students pay $8,818 in tuition; crossing a state border raises that to $19,704. For non-residents, University of Central Oklahoma's $19,704 is the number to weigh against private options before assuming public means cheaper.
At 10,170 undergrads, University of Central Oklahoma is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
Fewer than half of University of Central Oklahoma students — 36.8% — finish within six years. That number should shape how much debt feels safe.
Top majors by earnings at University of Central Oklahoma
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $90,152 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $88,188 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $87,792 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $82,603 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | $75,796 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $73,074 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $69,235 |
| Public Health | $67,452 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $66,442 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $64,107 |
| Marketing | $60,961 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | $60,207 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $58,334 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $57,186 |
| Security Science and Technology | $54,876 |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science | $54,571 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $53,927 |
| Political Science and Government | $52,852 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $51,332 |
| Journalism | $51,042 |
| Biology, General | $50,748 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $50,636 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $49,630 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $49,383 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $48,851 |
| Sociology | $48,562 |
| Psychology, General | $47,937 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $47,864 |
| History | $46,882 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $46,831 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $46,420 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $44,331 |
| Music | $42,355 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $41,870 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $38,914 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | $38,164 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $37,490 |
| Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services, Other | $35,485 |
Median earnings for these 38 University of Central Oklahoma programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $48,351 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 29 additional University of Central Oklahoma programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for University of Central Oklahoma?
The middle 50% of University of Central Oklahoma's submitters earned ACT composites of 17–24; no GPA cutoff is published.
What is University of Central Oklahoma's acceptance rate?
81.8% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 4,043 admitted from 4,945 applicants.
How much does University of Central Oklahoma cost?
In-state tuition is $8,818; out-of-state students pay $19,704. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do University of Central Oklahoma graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $48,351 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Oklahoma
- Oklahoma Wesleyan University — 66.2% admitted
- Northwestern Oklahoma State University — 65.5% admitted
- Oklahoma State University-Main Campus — 75% admitted
- Oklahoma City University — 77% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.