Campus & Student Life at University of Central Oklahoma

Home to about 12,564 undergraduates in 2020, University of Central Oklahoma is a large, public university located in Edmond, Oklahoma. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, University of Central Oklahoma offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by University of Central Oklahoma can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our University of Central Oklahoma Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

University of Central Oklahoma Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit University of Central Oklahoma Disability Services.

University of Central Oklahoma for the Military

While not a "service academy", University of Central Oklahoma does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit University of Central Oklahoma Veteran Services . For more information, check out our University of Central Oklahoma for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at University of Central Oklahoma

University of Central Oklahoma offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at University of Central Oklahoma

University of Central Oklahoma has a comparatively large, student body. There were 12,564 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 9,200 (73.2%). Part-time attendance was 3,364 (26.8%).

University of Central Oklahoma is Ranked #1,021 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, University of Central Oklahoma is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank University of Central Oklahoma #1021 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at University of Central Oklahoma by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the University of Central Oklahoma Diversity Guide.

University of Central Oklahoma Competes in the NCAA

University of Central Oklahoma has a total of 443 student athletes, 233 men and 210 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to University of Central Oklahoma Athletics