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University of Central Oklahoma
United States of America

Popularity:1872

Official website: https://www.uco.edu
Tel:Email: onestop@uco.edu Phone: 405-974-2727 Fax: 405-974-3841
Address:Office of Undergraduate Admissions 100 North University Drive, Box 151 Edmond, OK  73034-5209 United States

The University of Central Oklahoma is located in Edmond, Oklahoma. Here is a detailed introduction to the school:

School History

The school was founded in 1890 and was originally named Territorial Normal School. In 1904, it was renamed Central State Normal School. In 1919, it became a four-year degree-granting normal college. In 1954, it began to grant the first master's degree. In 1971, it was upgraded to a university and changed to its current name in 1990.

School Size

As the third largest university in Oklahoma, it has about 14,000 students and a student-to-faculty ratio of 20:1.

Professional Settings

The school consists of multiple colleges such as the School of Art, Media and Design, the School of Business Administration, and the School of Education. It offers more than 100 majors and 6 master's degrees, covering art history, music, economics, computer science and other fields. It also has a forensic medicine research institute.

Teaching Features

The school advocates transformative learning and focuses on cultivating students' leadership, problem-solving skills and other 6 aspects of literacy. In addition, it also has unique teaching resources such as the Contemporary Music Academy and the Jazz Lab, providing students with opportunities for practice and professional development.

Campus Life

The campus has complete facilities such as restaurants, libraries, and health centers. Students can participate in various campus groups such as cultural and art groups and sports teams. The school also organizes various activities, such as freshman welcome parties and alumni homecoming days, to enrich students' extracurricular life.

Admission Requirements

The school implements a rolling admissions policy. The basic admission requirements are a GPA of no less than 2.7, an ACT score of 20 or more, or an SAT score of 950 or more.

Tuition and Financial Aid

The total cost of studying on campus is approximately US$24,091. The school offers a variety of scholarships and grants, and students can obtain funding by applying for federal student aid.