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Edmond, OK · Stillwater, OK
| University of Central Oklahoma | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $18,309/yr | $17,447/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $15,275/yr | $12,243/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $21,000 | $20,500 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $15,828/yr | $12,314/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $17,776/yr | $15,893/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $23,249/yr | $21,896/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $24,183/yr | $24,711/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $223/mo | $217/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $9,700/yr | $11,230/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $13,000/yr | $12,510/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,600/yr | $1,350/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $8,400/yr | $5,610/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $26,392/yr | $28,290/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $8,818/yr | $10,234/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $19,704/yr | $25,754/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 36% | 28% |
| Students taking federal loans | 33% | 37% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 78% | 75% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 1040–1250 |
| SAT average | 1090 | 1150 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 18–24 | 20–27 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 17–24 · Math 16–23 | English 19–26 · Math 18–26 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 4,945 | 19,612 |
| Students accepted | 4,043 | 13,910 |
| Students who enrolled | 1,889 | 4,670 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 47% | 34% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 0% | 23% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 89% | 69% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 37% | 68% |
| Freshmen who come back | 65% | 85% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $48,351/yr | $57,413/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $30,177–$68,978 | $37,402–$84,788 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 43% | 64% |
| White students graduating | 38% | 72% |
| Black students graduating | 21% | 46% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 36% | 65% |
| Asian students graduating | 53% | 78% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $43,074/yr | $46,855/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 71% | 78% |
| Graduate on time | 17% | 52% |
| Pell students who graduate | 31% | 55% |
| First-gen students who finish | 41% | 52% |
| Low-income students who finish | 40% | 49% |
| Students who transfer out | 28% | 10% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $44,951/yr | $53,121/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 18% · Health Professions 15% · Homeland Security & Protective Services 11% | Business, Management & Marketing 26% · Agriculture & Veterinary Science 10% · Engineering 10% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 18% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 26% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Health Professions — 15% of degrees | Agriculture & Veterinary Science — 10% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 11% of degrees | Engineering — 10% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Education — 8% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 7% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 8% of degrees | Psychology — 6% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $71,438/yr | Veterinary Medicine — $103,575/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 12% | 26% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 10,170 | 21,773 |
| Students per professor | 18 : 1 | 19 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 1,777 | 4,914 |
| Average professor pay | $8,207/mo | $10,704/mo |
| Full-time professors | 100% | 86% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $35,444 | $48,983 |
| Setting | Suburb (large) | Town (distant) |
| Location | Edmond, OK | Stillwater, OK |
| Region | Southwest | Southwest |
| Founded | 1890 | 1890 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 3.4% | 1.4% |
| Men | 38% | 47% |
| Women | 62% | 53% |
| White students | 51% | 66% |
| Black students | 8.3% | 4.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 16% | 10% |
| Asian students | 4.6% | 1.9% |
| Two or more races | 12% | 11% |
| Other / not reported | 5.1% | 5.1% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 37% | 29% |
| Part-time students | 21% | 8.3% |
| Students age 25+ | 20% | 8.8% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $10,973/yr | $10,663/yr |
| Endowment | $45.1M | $603.9M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,882 | 6,417 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $4,400/yr | $5,250/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $5,250/yr | $4,850/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | Land-grant institution |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | Yes |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | Yes | Yes |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division II with football | NCAA Division I-FBS |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 13 | 14 |
| Student athletes | 433 | 477 |
| Athletic scholarships | $3.0M | $7.4M |
| Athletics budget | $10.8M | $153.7M |
| Athletics revenue | $11.2M | $153.7M |
| Recruiting spend | $32,140 | $2.5M |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.