In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,030

Cost of attendance at University of Central Oklahoma in 2022 for students from Oklahoma.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Oklahoma's average $7,578
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$18,917

Cost of attendance at University of Central Oklahoma in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Oklahoma's average $16,350
National average $18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at University of Central Oklahoma was $17,477. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at UCO

UCO net price calculator

$17,477

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Oklahoma and nationwide.

Oklahoma's average $11,698
National average $12,582
Below is the net price of UCO for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $17,477 $731 (4%) $13,686 $14,691 $18,587 $22,356 $22,876
2021 $16,746 $852 (5%) $13,425 $14,549 $18,802 $22,072 $22,837
2020 $15,894 $133 $12,297 $13,381 $18,693 $21,330 $22,139
2019 $16,027 $2,032 (15%) $13,311 $13,829 $18,792 $21,291 $21,600
2018 $13,995 $1,020 (8%) $11,182 $12,029 $15,750 $18,908 $19,158
2017 $12,975 $151 (1%) $10,576 $12,067 $16,076 $17,956 $18,409
2016 $12,824 $1,870 (17%) $10,018 $11,151 $14,938 $17,140 $17,462
2015 $10,954 $103 $8,282 $9,765 $13,466 $15,526 $15,550
2014 $10,851 -- $8,572 $9,879 $13,789 $15,078 $15,738

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of University of Central Oklahoma's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year Sticker Price (COA) Cost Change Tuition & Fees Room & Board Books & Supplies
2022 $30,788 $847 (3%) $8,030 $21,158 $1,600
2021 $29,941 $376 (1%) $7,817 $20,524 $1,600
2020 $29,565 $574 (2%) $7,753 $20,212 $1,600
2019 $28,991 $1,795 (7%) $7,489 $19,902 $1,600
2018 $27,196 $3,779 (16%) $7,100 $18,496 $1,600
2017 $23,417 $165 $6,699 $15,118 $1,600
2016 $23,252 $1,254 (6%) $6,096 $15,956 $1,200
2015 $21,998 $699 (3%) $5,806 $14,992 $1,200
2014 $21,299 $345 (2%) $5,437 $14,662 $1,200
2013 $20,954 -- $5,092 $14,662 $1,200

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does UCO provide dormitory? How much is the cost?
The college makes 1,860 dormitories available to its students at $3,990 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at UCO is $443 per month.
Does UCO provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?
The average price of a meal plan at UCO for one academic year is $4,550, which works out to $506 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?
UCO estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,600.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?
Depending on living arrangement, UCO estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.
  • If living on-campus: $7,500
  • If living off-campus, with family: $9,200
  • If living off-campus, not with family: $9,200
How much is UCO application fees?
The application fee for undergraduate students is $50 and $60 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?
UCO offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

University of Central Oklahoma cost of courses per credit hour.
Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs
For in-state students $227 $298
For out-of-state students $590 $715

Housing and Meal

University of Central Oklahoma offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at University of Central Oklahoma for the past 7 years.
Year Meal price Housing price Combined price Max meal per week Dorm capacity
2022 $4,550 $3,990 N/A 19 1,860
2021 $4,420 $3,990 N/A 19 1,880
2020 $4,260 $3,990 N/A 19 1,894
2019 $4,150 $3,900 N/A 19 1,850
2018 $4,150 $3,900 N/A 19 1,888
2017 $3,990 $3,750 N/A 19 1,594
2016 $3,850 $3,620 N/A 19 1,883

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by University of Central Oklahoma during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

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