by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for University of Central Oklahoma, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at University of Central Oklahoma amounted to $8,818 for the year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $19,704. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Within that total, required fees added up to $1,238 in-state and $1,238 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,580 | $18,466 |
| Fees | $1,238 | $1,238 |
| Total | $8,818 | $19,704 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and leave out room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much will University of Central Oklahoma cost per credit hour part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
For perspective, here is how University of Central Oklahoma prices compare to peer schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In OK | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Expensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, University of Central Oklahoma is fairly typical on price.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Review the University of Central Oklahoma Financial Aid page for details.
The table below shows how tuition at University of Central Oklahoma has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $6,822 | $17,709 |
| Two Years Ago | $7,026 | $17,913 |
| One Year Ago | $7,284 | $18,171 |
| Most Recent Year | $7,580 | $18,466 |
The following chart shows how tuition at UCO has shifted across recent years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition increased 1.6%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $20,023 in the following year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
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In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 3.17%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $9,097. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 1.37%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $19,973.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $9,097 | $19,973 |
| In 2 Years | $9,385 | $20,246 |
| In 3 Years | $9,682 | $20,522 |
| In 4 Years | $9,988 | $20,802 |
| In 5 Years | $10,304 | $21,086 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $81,543, or close to $38,152 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For a closer look at aid at University of Central Oklahoma, go to the University of Central Oklahoma Financial Aid page.
