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Succee It’s in a nod, a smile, an acknowledgment that you matter…

Connection happens every day at Central. From the moment you arrive on campus for a tour, through enrollment, your classes with professors to involvement in campus activities and internships, you become a part of a community invested in your success. For more than 125 years, the spirit of connection has led thousands of students to Central. It’s through these connections that your years at Central mean something. The personal experience, strong connections and innovative spirit you find here ensure you’re confident and ready for whatever comes next.

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Regional

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A Community of

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Champs Certified

Healthy Campus

Third Largest University in

Oklahoma Ranked No. 9 on FOR

Best Vets

Colleges List Sources: U.S. News and World Report, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Oklahoma Department of Health, Military Times

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live on-campus Sources: The Wall Street Journal/ Times Higher Education College Rankings

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Connection is the beginning of belonging

It’s been said we must take adventures to find where we belong. Your Central adventure can take you many places, and where you go depends on how you choose to connect to the Central community. You can go big with involvement in the Student Government Association or a fraternity or sorority. You can connect with Esports at UCO which is a form of competition using video games. Perhaps you choose to live in the middle of all the action in one of the five buzzing residence halls on campus.

Maybe you want to play for one of our NCAA Division II teams, join an intramural team, or cheer the Bronchos on as a part of our national champion cheer squad or the Hooves Up spirit organization. Perhaps you broaden your horizons by connecting with our diverse student body or volunteering with classmates. No matter your path, you’ll soon find you’re right where you belong.

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Big City Benefits, Small Town Security

Central is Oklahoma’s largest metropolitan university.

For our students, that means direct access to internships, jobs, and the cultural and entertainment offerings of the Oklahoma City metro just minutes from the comfort of one of the nation’s safest suburbs, Edmond. Central continues to expand its reach throughout the metro with facilities like UCO Downtown, the CHK | Central Boathouse, and the Academy of Contemporary Music at UCO. This creates strong connections with businesses and organizations that develop into unmatched opportunities for our students to learn and our community to thrive.

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Top 20 City for Job-Seeking

College Grads

Edmond

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OKC Top 25

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Live and Work One of 2018’s

Great Colleges to Work For Sources: American Institute for Economic Research, FBI crime reports, USA Today “14 Places in America to Visit in 2016,” and the Chronicle of Higher Education

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Confiden Your Degree Means You’re Ready

Most students go to college with the same goal: to get a degree that prepares them for a career. 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 each day. The Central experience is a personal experience that goes far beyond classroom. To our faculty and staff, students come first. Just ask our alumni who are achieving success throughout the state, nation, and world. And when you cross that stage to grab your diploma, you’ll be just like them – confident and ready for your future.

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Average

26 Class Size of

19:1 Student to Professor Ratio

2,750 Employers

actively recruiting

UCO students

80,000+

Alumni

129 years strong Founded in 1890

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Choices: 125 Majors

Accounting Actuarial Science Applied Liberal Arts Arts Administration Art - Studio Art Art Education Audio Production Biology Biology - Biomedical Science Biology - Medical Laboratory Science Biomedical Engineering Business Administration - General Business Business Administration - International Business Business Administration - Business Law 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 Community/Public Health 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 8

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Finance Finance - Insurance and Risk Management Forensic Science Forensic Science - Chemistry Forensic Science - Digital Forensics Forensic Science - Molecular Biology Funeral Service General Studies Geography Global Art & Visual Culture History History - Museum Studies History Education Humanities Information and Operations Management - Management Information Systems Information 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 - Jazz Performance Music - Music Theatre Music - Percussion Performance Music - Piano Performance Music - String Performance Music - Vocal Performance Music - Wind Performance Music Education - Instrumental Music Education - Vocal Nursing Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Management Occupational Safety Organizational Leadership Philosophy

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Photographic Arts Physical Education/Health Political Science Political Science - Public Administration Psychology 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 Communication Technical Writing Technology Application Studies Theatre Arts - Design and Technology Theatre Arts - Performance Theatre/Communication Education Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

Online Degrees

UCO is now offering select degrees online through its Connected Campus, including Human Resource Management, Marketing, General Business and Organizational Leadership. Online programs offer convenience and flexibility to busy students. Visit online.uco.edu to learn more about our online offerings.

Track Your Transformation

We 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 and cultural activities and more. These activities are tied to our Central 6 tenets of transformative learning – see the colorful icons below. Your STLR shows potential employers you’ve developed sought-after skills beyond what you’ve learned in your selected major. That means you can stand out from other college graduates.

The U.S. Department of Education was so impressed with this innovative program that they awarded UCO a $7.7 million five-year grant to get it started.

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Let’s Get Started!

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GET MORE INFO! Visit uco.edu/new to

request specific information about your interests and get Central updates regarding deadlines and additional opportunities.

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Guided campus tours are offered at 10am and 2pm weekdays throughout

the academic year. Tours last about an hour and a half and are free. Visit uco.edu/tours to see tour options and register for your visit to campus.

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Take advantage of our $50 application fee by completing the admission and scholarship application

by August 1, 2020. Visit uco.edu/apply to get started!

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 onestop@uco.edu PAY FOR SCHOOL!

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Complete the admission process by February 3, 2020 to be considered for scholarships at Central. Application, official high school transcript, ACT/

SAT scores and any other required documents for admission must be received by February 3, 2020 to be eligible for incoming freshman scholarship awards.

Submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to find out your complete financial aid package at Central. Visit fafsa.gov to get started! 2020-2021 applications are available starting October 1, 2019. To be considered for academic scholarships at UCO, all students are required to complete the FAFSA by February 3, 2020.

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Freshman Admission Requirements 20 Composite 2.7 Overall ACT score or non-weighted 1030 combined GPA and ranking SAT score on OR in the upper OR the Reading and 50% of your Writing Section graduating class and Math Section

2.7 Overall GPA in the 15 unit high school core curriculum

Transfer Admission Requirements 7-23 Credit Hours

24-29 Credit hours

30 Hours or more

Out-of-State Transfer

1.7 GPA and meet Freshman Admission requirements

1.7 GPA

2.0 GPA

2.0 GPA (regardless of hours earned)

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Unmatched Value 2019-20 Estimated Cost per Year

$17,886 resident

$28,753 non-resident

$9,286 $20,153 books & books & supplies $1,200 $1,200 supplies room & * * room & board $3,980 $3,980 board meal * * meal plans $3,420 $3,420 plans tuition & fees

tuition & fees

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 more detailed information regarding Room and Board and Meal Plan options visit Housing and Dining’s website at www.uco.edu/housing.

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.

32,000 copies have been prepared or distributed at a cost of $9,600. 8/2019

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Your Investment

A 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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Connect with Central through one of these opportunities!

Central Close Up Fall: Oct. 9 or Nov. 7, 2019 Spring: January 24, 2020 Get 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 Jan. 29, 2020 This day is especially designed for students of a diverse background & their parents. Participants take a campus tour, attend academic sessions, explore social life options and meet current UCO students.

Junior V.I.P. Day April 16, 2020 High 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 Days Fall: Sept. 13, Oct. 4, Nov. 15, 2019 Spring: Feb. 14, April 24, 2020 Transfer Student Days are specifically designed for students who are interested in transferring to UCO. Students will take a campus tour, enjoy lunch on campus and meet with an academic advisor to discuss their transition plan.

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

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