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University of Central Oklahoma SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT Range18 to 24

Average GPA3.50

Acceptance Rate78.1%

UCO admits many applicants, so your strategy should focus on whether your ACT can improve your options and lower your cost. Even though UCO is test-optional, 83% submitted ACT scores, and an ACT 30+ is tied to the $3,500 Regional University Baccalaureate Scholarship.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

University of Central Oklahoma facts and stats

Quick Facts

University of Central Oklahoma enrolls about 10,777 undergraduates in a suburban campus setting. UCO has a 65% freshman retention rate and a 37% 6-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 18:1.

Location

Edmond, OK

Undergrad Enrollment10,777

Freshman Retention65%

SettingSuburban

Student to Faculty Ratio18:1

Graduation Rate37%

Test PolicyTest-optional

How do your scores compare at UCO?

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Key University of Central Oklahoma application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

June 30

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional UCO, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year so the summer before senior year and fall of senior year are available for retakes. For the Regional University Baccalaureate Scholarship, which requires an ACT 30+, the December ACT is the last fall senior-year retake that should still arrive before UCO’s June 30 priority aid deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

At UCO, in-state tuition is $7,580 and out-of-state tuition is $18,467. About 54% of students receive aid, with an average merit award of $2,746. Submit the FAFSA by the June 30 priority deadline to be considered for financial aid.

In-State Tuition$7,580

Out-of-State Tuition$18,467

Room and Board$10,000

Average Merit Award$2,746

Application Fee$40

Students on Aid54%

Average Aid Package$9,274

Average Debt at Grad$27,385

UCO’s out-of-state tuition is $18,467, while Oklahoma students pay $7,580; room and board adds about $10,000. Financial aid is a meaningful part of the picture, with 54% of students receiving aid and an average package of $9,274. Merit awards average $2,746. For context, average debt at graduation is $27,385.