University of Central Oklahoma Acceptance Rate
Edmond, Oklahoma · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 4,945
- Admitted
- 4,043
- Yield
- 46.7%
- Test policy
- Test scores required
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Central Oklahoma's acceptance rate has fallen from 90.3% in 2014–15 to 81.8% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 4,537 to 4,945 (+9%) over that period.
Its 81.8% rate makes University of Central Oklahoma more selective than about 38% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 15 tracked Oklahoma schools, it is more selective than about 27%.
University of Central Oklahoma requires SAT/ACT scores for admission. Of admitted students, 46.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 4,537 | 4,098 | 90.3% | 2,149 |
| 2015–16 | 5,122 | 3,581 | 69.9% | 2,474 |
| 2016–17 | 5,510 | 4,134 | 75% | 2,357 |
| 2017–18 | 5,383 | 4,065 | 75.5% | 2,243 |
| 2018–19 | 5,377 | 4,206 | 78.2% | 2,113 |
| 2019–20 | 4,491 | 3,777 | 84.1% | 1,963 |
| 2020–21 | 4,732 | 3,809 | 80.5% | 1,844 |
| 2021–22 | 8,708 | 7,080 | 81.3% | 1,662 |
| 2022–23 | 4,115 | 2,878 | 69.9% | 1,529 |
| 2023–24 | 4,945 | 4,043 | 81.8% | 1,889 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,944 | 2,404 | 81.7% |
| Men | 2,001 | 1,639 | 81.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test scores required.
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 17–24 | 89% |
How University of Central compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of Central Oklahoma's acceptance rate?
University of Central Oklahoma's acceptance rate is 81.8% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (4,043 admitted of 4,945 applicants).
Is University of Central Oklahoma test optional?
University of Central Oklahoma requires SAT or ACT scores for admission.
How many people apply to University of Central Oklahoma?
University of Central Oklahoma received 4,945 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 4,043.
Is University of Central Oklahoma getting harder to get into?
University of Central Oklahoma has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 90.3% in 2014–15 to 81.8% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.uco.edu/.