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Central

Succeed A Community of

15,000students

Ranked #8 onBest VetsColleges List

FOR

Certified Healthy Campus

Green Power Conference Champs

3rd Largest University in Oklahoma

Top PublicRegionalUniversityin Oklahoma

Sources: U.S. News and World

Report, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Oklahoma

Department of Health, Military Times

Connection happens every day at Central. From your student tour guide during your first visit to campus to your advisors, professors and fellow students, you’ll become part of a diverse community invested in your success. For more than 130 years, this spirit of connection has led thousands of students to Central. Through these connections, your personal experience and the innovative spirit of Central, you’ll become confident and ready for whatever comes next.

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Friendship200+studentorganizations

1,700students havestudiedabroadin the past 11 years

100,000+student volunteer hours logged

students from

36|78 states countries

Connection is the beginning of belonging.

Your time at Central can take you many places, and where you go depends on

how you choose to connect to the Central community. From fraternity and sorority

life to esports and everything in between, you’ll find your own place to thrive. With

NCAA Division II teams, spirit squads and a multitude of student associations

and organizations, you can broaden your horizons and celebrate various cultures and

interests by connecting with our diverse student body.

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Sources: The Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education

College Rankings

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Community

Edmond Among Safest Cities in U.S.

One of 2019’s

Great Colleges to Work For

Oklahoma City

Top 20City for Job-Seeking College Grads

OKC Top 25Most Affordable

Cities

Sources:American Institute for

Economic Research, FBI crimereports, Business Insider “25 US citieswith the lowest cost of living,” and the

Chronicle of Higher Education

Big City Benefits, Small Town SecurityCentral is Oklahoma’s largest metropolitan university, providing our students direct access to internships, jobs, and the cultural offerings of the Oklahoma City metro – just minutes from one of the nation’s safest suburbs. Central’s presence expands to reach throughout the metro, with facilities like the CHK|Central Boathouse, the Academy of Contemporary Music at UCO and UCO at the Carnegie Centre, as well as UCO at Santa Fe Plaza. This expanded presence creates strong connections with businesses and organizations, providing unmatched opportunities for our students to learn and our community to thrive.

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Average Class Size of

26

130 years strong Founded in 1890

2,400Employers actively recruitingUCO students

110,000+ Alumni

19:1Student toProfessor Ratio

Confidence

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Your Degree Means You’re Ready

At Central, college isn’t only about what you want to do – it’s also

about who you want to be. When you become a Broncho, you gain

a team of mentors and advocates dedicated to transforming lives;

for our faculty and staff, students come first. The Central experience is a personal experience that goes

beyond the classroom. Just ask our alumni, who are achieving success

throughout the state, nation and world. When you cross that stage to grab your diploma, you, too, will be confident and ready for your future.

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Accounting Actuarial Science Applied Liberal Arts Art - Studio Art Art Education Art History Arts Administration Audio Production Biology Biology - Biomedical Science Biology - Medical Laboratory Science Biomedical Engineering Business Administration - Business Law Business Administration - General Business Business Administration - International

Business Career, Technical & Workforce

Development - Family and Consumer Sciences

Career, Technical & Workforce Development - Trade and Industrial

Career, Technical & Workforce Development - Workforce Development

Chemistry Chemistry - ACS Certificate Chemistry - Health Sciences Commercial Music Communication - Interpersonal

Communication Computer Science Computer Science - Applied Computer Science - Information Science Contemporary Music Business Contemporary Music Performance Contemporary Music Production Criminal Justice - Corrections Criminal Justice - General Criminal Justice Criminal Justice - Police Dance Dance Education Data Science Design - Graphic Design Design - Interior Design Early Childhood Education Economics Economics - Energy Economics Electrical Engineering Elementary Education Engineering Physics - Physics English English - Creative Writing English Education Family Life Education - Child Development Family Life Education - Gerontology Family Life Education - Marriage and

Family

Fashion Marketing Finance Finance - Insurance and Risk Management Forensic Science Forensic Science - Chemistry Forensic Science - Digital Forensics Forensic Science - Molecular BiologyFuneral Service General Studies Geography History History - Museum Studies History Education Humanities Information Systems and Operations

Management - Management Information Systems

Information Systems and Operations Management - Operations and Supply Chain Management

Kinesiology - Exercise/Fitness Management

Kinesiology - Outdoor and Community Recreation

Management Management - Human Resource

Management Management - PGA Golf Management Marketing Marketing - Professional Selling Mass Communication - Professional Media Mathematics Mathematics - Applied Mathematics Mathematics - Statistics Mathematics Education Mechanical Engineering Modern Language - French Modern Language - German Modern Language - Spanish Modern Language Education - French Modern Language Education - German Modern Language Education - Spanish Music Music - Instrumental Performance Music - Jazz Performance Music - Musical Theatre Music - Vocal Performance Music Education Nursing Nutrition, Dietetics and Food

Management Occupational Safety Organizational Leadership Philosophy Photographic Arts Physical Education/Health

Political Science Political Science - Public Administration Psychology Public Health Science Education - Biology Science Education - Chemistry Science Education - General Science Science Education - Physical Science Science Education - Physics Sociology Sociology - Human Services Sociology - Substance Abuse Studies Software Engineering Special Education - Mild-Moderate

Disabilities Special Education - Severe-Profound/

Multiple Disabilities Speech-Language Pathology Strategic Communications - Organizational

Communication Strategic Communications - Strategic

Communications Technical Writing Technology Application Studies Theatre Arts - Design and Technology Theatre Arts - Performance Theatre/Communication Education

Choices: 121 Majors

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An Education as Unique as YouAn education at Central means a personal experience. Whether you prefer

in-person classes or you’re looking to stay online, Central has options that fit

your needs and keep you on track to graduate.

IN-PERSON: Join your fellow peers inside the classroom on

campus, as part of a more traditional learning experience.

HYBRID: A hybrid learning experience splits time between

in-classroom learning and taking learning online, offering

the convenience of an online course, while occasionally

bringing students and their professors together

in a face-to-face environment.

ONLINE: Learn on your own time with online

classes. Central offers a variety of online-only

courses, as well as a few degree programs

completely online through its

Connected Campus. Visit

online.uco.edu

to learn more.

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Track Your TransformationWe know learning doesn’t stop when you leave the

classroom. UCO’s Student Transformative Learning Record (STLR) helps you track those unique

learning experiences from internships, volunteer service, involvement in

student organizations, cultural activities and more. These activities are tied to our

Central 6 tenet categories of transformative learning, represented by the colorful icons

to the right.

Let’s GetStarted!

GET MORE INFO! Visit uco.edu/info to

request specific information

about your interests and get

Central updates regarding deadlines

and additional opportunities.

EXPERIENCE CAMPUS! Guided tours and virtual experiences

are offered throughout the week. Visit

uco.edu/tours to see a complete list of

available opportunities and to register for your

campus experience.

APPLY!The application for admission opens September 1,

2020. Complete your application for admission at

www.uco.edu/apply.

Submit official high school transcript and ACT or SAT scores

or other supporting documents to:

University of Central Oklahoma

100 N. University Drive, Box 151, Edmond, OK 73034

admissions@uco.edu.

PAY FOR SCHOOL!Complete the admission process by February 1, 2021, to be considered

for scholarships at Central. Qualified incoming freshman, who apply on time and

hit the eligibility requirements, automatically will be awarded up to $2,000 per year

in scholarships, in addition to other scholarships awarded through the application

process. Submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to discover

your complete financial aid package at Central. 2020-21 FAFSA applications are available

starting October 1, 2020. Visit fafsa.gov to get started.

*Application, official high school transcript, ACT/SAT scores and any other required documents for admission must be received, and the FAFSAmust be completed, by February 1, 2021, to be eligible for incoming freshman and academic scholarship awards.

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7-23 CreditHours

1.7 GPA and meet Freshman

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24-29 Credithours

1.7 GPA

30 Hours or more

2.0 GPA

Out-of-State Transfer2.0 GPA

(regardless of hours earned)

20 Composite ACT score or

1030 combined SAT score on

the Reading and Writing Section

and Math Section

2.7 Overall non-weighted

GPA and ranking in the upper 50% of your

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FreshmanAdmission Requirements

Transfer Admission Requirements

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Your InvestmentA college degree is one of the

most important investments you will make. Central remains

one of the best values in the state and region, especially

when combined with our access to jobs, internships and other opportunities throughout the

Oklahoma City metro. With our many scholarship and financial aid

options, you’ll earn a degree that’s respected throughout the world

and graduate with less debt.

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Based on enrollment for fall and spring semesters, total of 30 hours. Fees vary based on the college through which courses are offered. For more information visit www.uco.edu/calculator.

*Costs based on West Hall Double and The 10 Meal Plan. For moredetailed information regarding Room and Board and Meal Planoptions visit Housing and Dining’s website at www.uco.edu/housing.

2020-21 Estimated Cost per Year

$17,886$9,286 $20,153

$1,200 $1,200$3,980

$3,420$3,980

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In compliance with Title VI and Title VII of The Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246 as amended, Title IX of The Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, The Civil Rights Act of 1991, and other Federal Laws and Regulations, the University of Central Oklahoma does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, handicap, disability, status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices or procedures; this includes but is not limited to admissions, employment, financial aid, and educational services. Students with disabilities who wish special accommodations should make their requests to the Coordinator of Disability Support Services at 974-2549.

This publication, printed by R.K. Black Office, is issued by the University of Central Oklahoma as authorized by Title 70 OS 1981, Section 3903. 20,000 copies have been prepared or distributed at a cost of $6,600. 7/2020

CHECK OUT OUR NEW DINING OPTIONS:Ayers Kitchen – As the main dining facility on campus, the newlybuilt Ayers Kitchen serves up a variety of meals each day, with 13 different stations to choose from.

Sidelines – Located near the athletics complex on the north sideof campus, Sidelines, the campus late-night option, serves up a range of sports grill staples from hamburgers to wraps to wings.

1890 - A nod to the founding of the university, 1890 fea-tures a menu of tasty sandwiches, packed salads, loaded fries and sweet desserts in a modern industrial space.

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Connect with Central through one of these opportunities!Central Close UpFall: October 7, and November 13, 2020Spring: January 22, 2021Get an insider’s view of all Central has to offer! Each Central Close Up event connects you with scholarships, financial aid, admissions and housing representatives that can help you decide if Central is the right choice for you.

Diversity Day January 27, 2021 This day is especially designed for students of a diverse background and their families. Participants attend academic sessions, explore social life options and meet current UCO students.

Junior V.I.P. DayApril 14, 2021High school juniors can get a head start on their college planning at this one-day event! Juniors will learn about Central’s admissions, scholarships and housing process, and meet current UCO students who can let them know first-hand what it means to Connect to Central!

Transfer Student DaysFall: September 11, October 9, and November 12, 2020Students will learn to apply for admission and scholarships, meet with an academic advisor to discuss their transition plan, and interact with current UCO students.

For more information regarding admission event opportunities and for registration information visit uco.edu/tours.

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