University of Central Oklahoma
Higher EducationOklahoma, United States1001-5000 Employees
The University of Central Oklahoma is a public higher education institution based in Edmond, Oklahoma. Founded in 1890, it is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. The university serves more than 16,000 students and offers 121 undergraduate programs and 74 graduate programs, with its main campus in Edmond and additional facilities throughout the Oklahoma City metro. It emphasizes transformative learning experiences and aims to prepare future leaders, supported by access to more than 200 student organizations and to internships, employment opportunities, and cultural and entertainment offerings in the metro area. In 2026, the university opened the Armstrong Family Student Atrium, a 7,700-square-foot addition to the College of Business that includes a student lounge, study rooms, a recreation space, and a golf simulator room linked to the PGA Professional Golf Management program. Additionally, the university's Army ROTC program has been recognized as the largest in the state.