UCO-Central Admission Requirements

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UCO-Central Admission Overview

UCO-Central admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year UCO-Central admitted 78.1% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.5 GPA (A-) and ACT 18-24. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

UCO-Central requires the SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

UCO-Central Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

78.1%

Admission Standards

Very Easy

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Acceptance Rate

The UCO-Central acceptance rate is 78.1%. Last year, 4,574 of 5,855 applicants were admitted. That is the 13th lowest acceptance rate in Oklahoma.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into UCO-Central and can you get accepted?

UCO-Central is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

University of Central Oklahoma typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.5. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 43% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

UCO-Central GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.5

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.5

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at UCO-Central typically have around a 3.5 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school.

The school ranks #9 in Oklahoma for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled University of Central Oklahoma freshmen
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	7.0%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	26.5%	Avg +
3.50 to 3.74	22.5%	Avg -
3.25 to 3.49	17.0%	Avg -
3.00 to 3.24	14.0%	Reach
2.50 to 2.99	10.0%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	2.0%	Reach
1.00 to 1.99	0%	Reach
less than 1.00	1.0%	Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

UCO-Central SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

Not Reported

Freshmen who sent SAT

25th Percentile Scores

Reading N/A
Math N/A
Composite N/A

75th Percentile Scores

Reading N/A
Math N/A
Composite N/A

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

UCO-Central ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

18-24

Freshmen reporting ACT

83%

25th Percentile Scores

English 17
Math 16
Composite 18

75th Percentile Scores

English 24
Math 23
Composite 24

Average ACT

Incoming testers at UCO-Central typically have around a 21 ACT (mid-50 18–24) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 57th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. UCO-Central places #8 among colleges in Oklahoma for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 18 to 24

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

ACT or SAT is required for 2024-25. Check the school's site for current rules.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 21.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at University of Central Oklahoma
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
24+	Above 75th	>87%
21 to 24	Avg +	78%-87%
18 to 21	Avg -	65%-78%
Below 18	Below mid-50	<65%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

74% of University of Central Oklahoma freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 41% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted University of Central Oklahoma students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	18%
Top 25% of class	41%
Top 50% of class	74%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and SAT or ACT compare with last year's enrolled class. This is not a personal probability of admission.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

University of Central Oklahoma admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	3,608	2,247	5,855
Accepted	2,890	1,684	4,574
Acceptance Rate	80%	75%	78%
Enrolled	1,251	713	1,964
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	43%	42%	43%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to University of Central Oklahoma and what student information is used for admission decisions?

University of Central Oklahoma application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Required to be considered for admission
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Central Oklahoma is $40.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at University of Central Oklahoma
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

UCO-Central is test-required for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 78.1% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.5 GPA (about an A- average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025