UCO Enrollment Gains Momentum for Fall 2024
Sept. 9, 2024
The University of Central Oklahoma’s overall enrollment for the fall 2024 semester increased by 3.3%, with an official headcount of 12,554 students, compared to fall 2023. This marks Central’s first overall enrollment increase since 2013. The university also experienced gains in first-time freshmen, transfer, international and concurrent enrollment.
“The University of Central Oklahoma is committed to meeting students where they are. This is evident in our dedication to offering an accessible, affordable education that contributes to Oklahoma’s critical workforce needs,” said UCO President Todd G. Lamb. “Our enrollment increases are a direct result of the intentional efforts of faculty and staff to create a personalized college experience that both recruits and retains students.”
Last fall, Central experienced record year-over-year gains in first-time freshmen enrollment, an increase of 25%. For the fall 2024 semester, the university improved upon last year’s record growth in first-time freshmen enrollment, as well as increases in transfer and international students.
Due to an exclusive partnership with Deer Creek Public Schools, concurrent student enrollment increased by 91.6%. Deer Creek juniors are eligible to receive a maximum of nine college credit hours, while seniors can earn up to 18 college credit hours. UCO offers concurrent courses on the Deer Creek High School campus, eliminating the need for students to leave school grounds.
“Not only are we growing, we are building momentum by encouraging students to apply and be part of the UCO community by becoming a Broncho,” President Lamb said.
UCO is now accepting applications for admission for the 2025-26 academic year. Incoming freshmen and transfer students will automatically be awarded academic scholarships, pending eligibility, with the submission of a completed online application and all admissions-related documents by Feb. 1, 2025. To apply, visit uco.edu/apply.
For more information about Central, visit www.uco.edu.
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Cutline: The University of Central Oklahoma realized the largest increase in enrollment since 2013. As of Tuesday, Sept. 3, UCO had a total of 12,554 students enrolled, an increase of 3.3% compared to fall 2023. Pictured is Old North on UCO’s campus.
Devan Wielgos