University of Central Oklahoma

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,284

3.67% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$18,893

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

0.0318%

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

81.8%

4,945 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

12,148

71.5% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

37.2%

744 Graduates

About

University of Central Oklahoma is a higher education institution located in Oklahoma County, OK. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Central Oklahoma were General Studies (184 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (158 degrees), and Forensic Science And Technology (130 degrees).

In 2023, 2,744 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Central Oklahoma. 65.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 34.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,451 degrees), 4.34 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (334 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Central Oklahoma is $7,284, which is $−17,291 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Central Oklahoma was 0.0318%, corresponding to 1 out of the 3,143 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Central Oklahoma is $7,284, which is $17,291 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,893.

In 2023, 70% of undergraduate students attending University of Central Oklahoma received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 35% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,284

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at University of Central Oklahoma was $7,284. The cost of tuition at University of Central Oklahoma is $−17,291 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Central Oklahoma (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$18,893

2023 Value

4.64%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 University of Central Oklahoma had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,893. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of University of Central Oklahoma grew by 4.64%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Central Oklahoma (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,413

Room and Board

$1,600

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Central Oklahoma was of $10,413 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 2.01% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,600. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Central Oklahoma (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

70%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

35%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

70% of undergraduate students at University of Central Oklahoma received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 1.45% with respect to 2022, when 69% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Central Oklahoma (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.0318%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Central Oklahoma was 0.0318%, which represents 1 out of the 3143 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of Central Oklahoma received 4,945 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 20.2% annual growth. Out of those 4,945 applicants, 4,043 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 81.8% acceptance rate.

There were 12,148 students enrolled at University of Central Oklahoma in 2023.

University of Central Oklahoma has an overall enrollment yield of 46.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

81.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

4,043

Accepted Out of 4,945

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Central Oklahoma was 81.8% (4,043 admissions from 4,945 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 69.9%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 20.2%, while admissions grew by 40.5%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Central Oklahoma (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

0% of enrolled first-time students at University of Central Oklahoma in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Central Oklahoma had a total enrollment of 12,148 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at University of Central Oklahoma is 8,681 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,467. This means that 71.5% of students enrolled at University of Central Oklahoma are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Central Oklahoma, both undergraduate and graduate, is 51.6% White, 13.7% Hispanic or Latino, 10.9% Two or More Races, 7.89% Black or African American, 4.35% Asian, 3.55% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.107% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Central Oklahoma in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (32.6%), followed by White Male (19.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.55%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (24.8%), followed by White Male (9.45%) and Two or More Races Female (4.42%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

71.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Central Oklahoma in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 12,148 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Central Oklahoma is 8,681 and the part-time enrollment is 3,467. This means that 71.5% of students enrolled at University of Central Oklahoma are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Central Oklahoma (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

66%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Central Oklahoma was 66%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), University of Central Oklahoma had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Central Oklahoma (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
6,272 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,666 enrolled students
Two or More Races
1,325 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Central Oklahoma is 51.6% White, 13.7% Hispanic or Latino, 10.9% Two or More Races, 7.89% Black or African American, 4.35% Asian, 3.55% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.107% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 212 students (1.75%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 840 more women than men received degrees from University of Central Oklahoma. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Central Oklahoma is white (1,451 degrees awarded). There were 4.34 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (334 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Central Oklahoma is General Studies (184 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (158 degrees) and Forensic Science And Technology (130 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Central Oklahoma, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Protective Services (257 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (108 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (176 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Central Oklahoma are Elementary & middle school teachers (211,902 people), Other managers (205,430 people), Police officers (148,366 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (145,049 people), and Secondary school teachers (139,636 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Central Oklahoma in 2023 are Protective Services (257 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (108 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (176 degrees), Human Sciences (61 degrees), and History (34 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Central Oklahoma are Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Physicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Photographic process workers & processing machine operators

The most specialized majors at University of Central Oklahoma are Protective Services (257 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (108 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (176 degrees), Human Sciences (61 degrees), and History (34 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Central Oklahoma are Elementary & secondary schools (517,794 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (367,048 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (270,715 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (174,328 people), and Computer Systems Design (142,169 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Central Oklahoma.

Most Common (2023)

General Studies
184 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
158 degrees awarded
Forensic Science And Technology
130 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Central Oklahoma was General Studies with 184 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Central Oklahoma according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

952

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,792

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 952 degrees were awarded to men at University of Central Oklahoma, which is 0.531 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,792).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Central Oklahoma by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 73 degrees were awarded to men at University of Central Oklahoma in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.18 times more than the 62 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 126 degrees were awarded to men at University of Central Oklahoma in Registered Nursing, which is 3.32 times more than the 38 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

12%

100% Completion Time

35%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 12% of students graduating from University of Central Oklahoma completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 35% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 39% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (67.6%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at University of Central Oklahoma is Female and Asian (67.6% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,451 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
334 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
278 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Central Oklahoma is white (1,451 degrees awarded). There were 4.34 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (334 degrees).

3.68% of degree recipients (101 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
961 degrees awarded
White Male
490 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
235 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Central Oklahoma is white female (961 degrees awarded). There were 1.96 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (490 degrees).

Operations

University of Central Oklahoma has an endowment valued at nearly $55.2M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 560k (1.02%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, University of Central Oklahoma had a total salary expenditure of 217M. University of Central Oklahoma employs 184 Professors, 103 Assistant professors and 87 Associate professors. Most academics at University of Central Oklahoma are Female Professor (93), Male Professor (91), and Female Assistant professor (61).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Central Oklahoma are: Office and Administrative Support, with 279 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 123 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 123 employees.

Endowment

$55.2M

2023 Endowment

6.35%

growth from 2022

University of Central Oklahoma has an endowment valued at about $55.2M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Central Oklahoma grew 6.35% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $5.44M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Central Oklahoma (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$90.6M

2023 Salaries

2.62%

decline from 2022

In 2023, University of Central Oklahoma paid a median of $90.6M in salaries, which represents 41.8% of their overall expenditure ($217M) and a 2.62% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.67% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.42% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$38.9M

Instructional Salaries

485

Number of Employees

In 2023, University of Central Oklahoma paid a total of $38.9M to 485 employees working as instructors, which represents 42.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

184 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

279 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Central Oklahoma were Professor with 184 employees, Assistant professor with 103 employees, and Associate professor with 87 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Central Oklahoma were Office and Administrative Support with 279 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 123 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 123 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Professor
Male Professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Central Oklahoma was Female Professor with 93 employees, Male Professor with 91 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 61 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Central Oklahoma.

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