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University of Central Oklahoma

100 N University Dr, Edmond, OK 73034

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University of Central Oklahoma School Description

UCO is a thriving, metropolitan university, intent on leading the way to bright, successful futures for our students and community. Through our quality academic programs, innovative leadership development opportunities and nurturing campus environment, we strive to make each student's UCO experience a transformative one.

Founded in 1890, UCO is Oklahoma's oldest institution of higher learning, and with close to 16,000 students, we are the state's third largest university. We're located on a 210-acre campus in Edmond, Okla., a northern suburb in the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area. Our location offers the campus community the benefit of living in what's been ranked as one of the safest communities in the country with close proximity to the activities and opportunities of a rapidly growing city.

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.

Located on 210-acres in the heart of Edmond, Okla., UCO gives students the opportunity to live on campus in safe, comfortable dorms, just steps away from their classes, the library, student activities and the Wellness Center. Campus living also includes newly renovated dining areas across campus offering delicious and healthy meals—there‘s even a fully licensed Starbucks in the University Center! Plus, students can visit the Student Health Center for physician services or to fill prescriptions.

We also believe that a beautiful, well-kept campus encourages pride in our campus community. That's why we are developing many garden and sculpture areas on campus, with the intent to soon become a certified botanical garden. Along with a “green thumb,” we‘ve also got a “go green” attitude. UCO runs on 100% wind energy, uses compact fluorescent bulbs, has a campus-wide recycling program, creates it‘s own bio-diesel fuel and encourages carpooling and bike riding.

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University of Central Oklahoma

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The University of Central Oklahoma, often referred to as UCO, is a coeducational public university located in Edmond, Oklahoma. The university is the third largest in Oklahoma, with almost 16,000 students and approximately 434 full-time and 400 adjunct faculty. Founded in 1890 as the Territorial Normal School, it is one of the oldest educational institutions in Oklahoma.

History

The University of Central Oklahoma was founded on Dec. 24, 1890, when the Territorial Legislature voted to establish the Territorial Normal School. It was established alongside the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma A&M College (now Oklahoma State University), but because its first classes were held before either school, UCO claims to be the oldest institution of higher education in Oklahoma. Classes were first held in November 1891, whereas Oklahoma A&M College held its first classes in December 1891 and the University of Oklahoma began in fall 1892.

The Territorial Legislature located the new school in Edmond, provided certain conditions were met. First, Oklahoma County had to donate $5,000 in bonds, and Edmond had to donate of land within one mile (1.6 km) of the town, the land was eventually donated by Anton Classen. Ten of those acres had to be set aside for the new school. The remaining land had to be divided into lots that would be sold to raise money for the new school. On Oct. 1, 1891 Richard Thatcher was elected the 1st President of Territorial Normal School of Oklahoma.

The conditions all were met, with the city of Edmond donating an additional $2,000 in bonds. The first class, a group of 23 students, met for the first time Nov. 1, 1891, in the Epworth League Room, located in the unfurnished First Methodist Church. A marker of Oklahoma granite was placed in 1915 near the original site by the Central Oklahoma Normal School Historical Society. It can be seen at Boulevard and Second Street.

Old North Tower was the first building constructed in the summer of 1892 on the campus of what was then Territorial Normal School. Occupancy began Jan. 3, 1893. The school first operated as a normal school with two years of college work and a complete preparatory school. In 1897, the first graduating class—two men and three women—received their Normal School diplomas.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Midwest
Setting:
Large City Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Broncos
Nickname:
UCO

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
14,628
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
83%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 9,729
Students Receiving Aid:
44%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 25
Selectivity:
Selective
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University of Central Oklahoma Degree Programs

Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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Master’s Degree Programs

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Certificate Programs

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University of Central Oklahoma Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 83%
Part-Time 17%
Men vs. Women
Women 58%
Men 42%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 75%
African-American 10%
Other 9%
Hispanic 3%
Asian 3%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 86%
Out-of-State 14%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Oklahoma 86%
Texas 1%
Colorado 0%
Kansas 0%
Illinois 0%
Percent of Students International: 7%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 14%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Football (Lone Star Conference)
Basketball (Lone Star Conference)
Baseball (Lone Star Conference)
Track (Lone Star Conference)

University of Central Oklahoma Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 3,857 $ 9,729  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 3,315 $ 9,188  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 542 $ 542  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 2,618 27%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 2,139 29%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 1,195 4%  
Student Loans:
 $ 3,498 36%  
Any Aid:
   44%  

University of Central Oklahoma Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 72% (Selective)
Test Scores  
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 87%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 19, Verbal: 19, Math: 17
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 23, Verbal: 25, Math: 23

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 25.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Recommended
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Recommended
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Required
High School Record: Recommended
Recommendations: Not Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

College Advice on University of Central Oklahoma

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aarti_s_amin
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Question: Jobs related to Forensic Science. Which Oklahoma Colleges are good for that field: OU, UCO, or OSU?

I want my job field related to forensic science. But the criminalists don't make enough money, so I need a good job that makes good money. Maybe more than $70,000 when I graduate out of the 4-year College. Which college would be good for me? 1) University of Oklahoma 2) University of Central Oklahoma 3) Oklahoma State University ****Please and Thank You! I need lots of tips about the job and getting into the right college! =)
11 months ago
okladorkface14
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I've heard that UCO has an extremely good forensic science program and labs.
petersonrox123
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Question: College Credit Questions?

First, I was wondering if you could tell me the basics required in college before focusing on a major? I want to go to university of central oklahoma to get those out of the way (cheaper) and then oklahoma christian (private) when my major starts. I know what I want to do, and im taking AP classes (should have about 5 under my belt). so what are the basics I'll need to take? and also, if UCO gave me credits for AP classes that "covered" some of my basics, and then i transfered to oklahoma christian, which does not give credits, will i have to take those classes over again? or will it just be on my transcript since i originally got the AP credit at UCO? Thanks!
11 months ago
pgoulet20
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Well, its foolish to get your general studies "out of the way" and then lump all of your classes related to your major together First of all, you don't have to do anything before declaring a major. There are no classes you need to take beforehand. Also, the reason it is foolish is because General Studies tend to be simple and easy to get through. You need them interspersed throughout your schedule to give yourself a break. I'm a biology major, and I can tell you that if I had done what you intend to do, I would have died. You have to have 12 hours to be a full time student, 15 hours if you expect to graduate on time or fulfill scholarship requirements. That is a lot if you are taking 15 hours of straight upper level classes focused on your major. That's what your junior and senior year will be like, and it will be more than a pain, it could seriously hurt your GPA or delay your graduation and if you transfer, then yes, you do have to take those classes if the school you transfer to does not accept the AP credit. Also, transferring is tricky. They like to pick and choose which credits they will accept, so you will most likely end up retaking classes that you already took at the previous school.
roxiepoxie4
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Question: What is the class size at UCO?

I'm thinking about going to the University of Central Oklahoma and wanted to know the average class size? I'll be majoring in Journalism
16 months ago
chess_frisbee
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depends on the class you are taking entry level classes will have more people, and the upper div. classes will have fewer people.
Christopher M
Christo...

Question: Would I be able to transfer cedits from a police science degree to a criminal justice degree?

I am currently aiming to achieve my associates degree in police science. After I finish I wanted to transfer credits to a four year university like the University of Central Oklahoma because they have a bachelor in arts degree course in criminal justice-police emphasis. Would these two degree courses be compatible as far as transferring credits goes? Thank you very much for your help!!!
21 months ago
rmaisel
rmaisel

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Yes, you can definitely transfer credits. Although these two degrees are slightly different, most of the courses will transfer because both schools have general education requirements which are almost universal across all schools. If I were you I would take biology, speech, history, a psychology course, english, spanish, math, and a computer class. That way you can take them at the community college, transfer them, and not have to take them again. It would be most helpful if you take a broad variety of courses. From the UCO website I found out that you need 124 credit hours to graduate. Most classes are 3 credit hours each which usually means that you have to spend 3 hours each week in a class, either all at once or broken up into three days. However, some classes are 4 credit hours. To get the 124 means you will have to take over 40 total classes or more. The Criminal Justice - police degree is broken down as follows: University Core classes------------------------------------ 42 credit hours - or about 14 classes These could probably still be used if you switch degrees. 9 credit hours of Written and Oral Communication classes 3 credit hours of a Math 4 credit hours of a Life Science 3 credit hours of a Physical Science 3 credit hours of a Aesthetic Analysis class 3 credit hours of a Critical Inquiry class 3 credit hours of a American National Government class 3 credit hours of a American History class 3 credit hours of a Cultural or Language Analysis class 3 credit hours of a Social and Behavioral class 2 credit hours of a Required Health Course 3 credit hours of a Elective Life Skills class Major requirements------------------------------------ 51 credit hours - or about 17 classes These are specific to your degree. Other degrees may not require these classes. 30 credit hours of Foundation Courses Required courses: COMM 2013 Introduction to Human Communications OR COMM 3073 Relational Communication SOC 2103 Sociology SAS 2603 Introduction to Substance Abuse Studies PSY 1103 General Psychology SOC 3203 Minorities in American Society PHIL 3223 Criminal Justice Ethics SOC 3633 Criminology CJ 3643 Administration of Justice ENG 4023 Technical Writing CJ 4113 Research Methodology for Criminal Justice OR SOC 4773 Sociological Research 21 credit hours of General Criminal Justice Required courses: SOC 3103 Juvenile Delinquency POL 3613 Criminal Law and Procedure CJ 3653 Police Administration and Organization CJ 4003 Community Oriented Policing OR CJ 4413 Delinquent Child Law: Process & Procedure OR CJ 4063 Innovations in Corrections and Penology CJ 4033 Critical Issues in Criminal Justice CJ 4703 Administration of Correctional Institutions CJ 4940 Field Study in Criminal Justice (3 hours) Modern Language Requirement.....................................................0-8 All students completing a B.A. in Criminal Justice - General Criminal Justice shall complete the first two semesters of a second language. Students may alternatively fulfill the language requirement by proof of academic work in the second language (CLEP test through LANG 1224), four years of high school language courses, or transfer work from another institution. (Spanish highly recommended for Criminal Justice majors.) Electives (take whatever you want)------------------------------------ 23 credit hours - or about 8 classes Ok this may seem overwhelming but usually you can transfer in like 60 credits hours which is almost half of the 124 you need to graduate. Like I said, take a variety of courses and see if your community college offers the courses required by UCO's University core. You should also be able to talk to a guidnace counselor at your school for more assistance. Good Luck! - Rich
Sarah L
Sarah L

Question: University of Central Oklahoma Graduates?

I will be graduating from this University next May with a degree in Computer Science. I am curious to hear from other graduates from UCO. What was your experience trying to find a job? I am a little worried as this school is just a mid to lower tiered school and probably not considered one of the top schools in the nation. We are looking to move out of the OKC area after graduation and I wanted to know how UCO is considered in other parts of the country. Should I be worried? BTW, I do carry a fairly high GPA.
31 months ago
Found-1
Found-1

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It sounds like you are experiencing graduation jitters. I'm not from UCO (go Sooners), but don't worry you will be fine, and find a job. It just may not be as easy an experience as you have imagined, with offers coming in left and right - you will end up sending out more resumes than you expected and taking a lower salary than what you expected... but your chances of moving up in your field with a bachelor's degree are very good. In Oklahoma, employers will be looking for the fact that you actually HAVE a degree rather than where its from. Rarely (in Oklahoma) do employers cherry pick from certain schools. Simply because most of them have never heard of or have any experience with graduates from there. Unless you have a degree in MIT , Harvard or Yale your boss probably won't even remember where you even got your degree. Trust me!
ashley a
ashley a

Question: Can anyone give me info, thoughts, or opinions on UCO?

I am thinking of transferring to UCO (University of Central Oklahoma) for the Spring '08 semester. Right now, I am attending RSU which is very small--kind of like a community college, but it's not. I've lived in the same town as the college is in my entire life, so it seems just like high school going there. Still living with my parents doesn't help either (but sure helps money-wise). My boyfriend wants to go back to Langston University but I don't, so he came up with a solution--go to a college that is nearby. UCO is only about 30mins. away from Langston, so we could still live together in an apartment. I don't know anything about UCO except that it is REALLY big--the 3rd biggest college in Oklahoma and it's public. I was just wondering about the atmosphere and all of that. Are the people snobby and stuck-up or easy going and laid back? Are jobs easy to get (like fast food places and grocery stores...just an easy part-time job)? I also need to know about the apartments there. Thanks!
32 months ago
JH
JH

Best Answer

UCO is a great university. It is really not that large of a school. It has a large number of commuter students that really make it feel a lot smaller than it is. I attended there and had the opportunity to really be very involved in campus activities and would recommend that you do the same. Dont become concerned about other people, there are jerks in every crowd. Become involved and really enjoy it. Good luck!

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