Highlights

University of Central Oklahoma is a public and state-owned, metropolitan, master's level university founded in 1890.

Student Enrollment

* 15,251 undergraduate students
* 1,850 graduate and professional students
* 17,101 total students enrolled

The enrollment number is based on Fall 2010 enrollment report distributed by UCO Institutional Research office.

Academic Programs

* Academic Calendar: Semester System
* Entry Term: Fall (August), Spring (January), or Summer (June)
* Undergraduate Programs: 10 Bachelor's Degrees, 112 majors and 1 associate's program, 2 majors
* Graduate Programs: 6 Master's Degrees, 31 programs, 54 majors

Colleges/Schools:

* College of Business Administration
* College of Education & Professional Studies
* College of Fine Arts and Design
* College of Liberal Arts
* College of Mathematics & Science
* College of Graduate Studies
* ACM@UCO
* Forensic Science Institute

Accreditation

The University of Central Oklahoma is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission/North Central Association of Colleges and Schools as a bachelor's and master's degree granting institution.

Student Activities

UCO's Student Association, or UCOSA, represents all UCO students and serves as the parent organization for more than 200 student organizations on campus. International Student Council, or ISC, represent all UCO International students and serves as the parent organization for about 30 member nations on campus.

Technology

UCO operate a fully wireless campus, allowing students, faculty and staff to access the internet from indoors and outdoors, anywhere on the university's 210-acre campus.

Library Facilities

Max Chambers Library is a four-story building is one of the most modern libraries in the Southwest. It includes a large microfilm reading room, seminar rooms, conference and study rooms, a document room, and offices.

University Attributes

Geographic Distribution

Students come from 46 U.S States and 101 foreign countries. 7.10 percent of undergraduate and graduate students are international students.
Faculty

There are approximately 448 full-time, 493 adjunct faculty members and 790 non-teaching staff. Many of UCO's faculty members have vast experience in the field which contributed to achieve international and national awards in their field. Among the major accomplishments includes 2008 US Professor of the Year, Dr. Wei Chen and Oklahoma Professor of the Year, Dr. Robert Terrell. UCO considers itself an institution where teaching comes first, and, with a 19:1 student/faculty ration, students can enjoy personal relationships with faculty and staff who are committed to transforming lives.

Degrees Available

• Associates
• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Fine Arts
• Bachelor of Science
• Bachelors
• Diploma/Certification
• Master of Arts
• MBA

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

Experience Required

no

Application Process Involves

• Other
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Transcript
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

10-25 days

University of Central Oklahoma's Mission Statement

The mission of the University of Central Oklahoma's Office of International Services is to assist students in achieving their educational goals through recruitment, admissions, retention, education-abroad and intercultural engagement.

Year Founded

1890