by our College Data Analytics TeamMost college students will not be charged the full price tag of a school. Instead, they will be offered a financial aid package that includes a combination of loans, grants, scholarships and possibly work-study opportunities.
Curious about the financial aid opportunities at UCO and what you may be eligible for? Explore the answers here.
$7,384.00 is the typical University of Central Oklahoma’s first year financial aid package. 89% of first-year students are awarded financial aid, primarily comprising loans.
Financial aid helps decrease the expense, or the “sticker” price of the school. But keep in mind that the only real discounts off the cost of college are in the form of grants and scholarships.
Concerned about the loans that may be included in your financial aid package? See the average amount of debt per student at University of Central Oklahoma.
In addition to scholarships, 48% of first-year students (884 total) got federal grant aid, averaging $5,378.00 per person.
These grants and scholarships consist of mostly federal grants, as well as some local and state awards.
48% of freshmen at University of Central Oklahoma (884 total) received a federal grant, averaging $5,378.00.
The table below demonstrates scholarship and grant allocations by income level for freshmen receiving any type of federal Title IV assistance, which includes Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 21.93% | $10,760.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 12.26% | $9,636.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 8.81% | $5,383.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 6.70% | $2,113.00 |
| Income 110k + | 4.97% | $1,348.00 |
The table above shows students who are obtaining Title IV aid, which is federal assistance from the government in the form of grants, loans, and work-study. Learn more here.
1412 UCO undergrads obtain grant aid (this is about 89% of the entire undergraduate student population). The average amount these students receive is $7,384.00.
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
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