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UCO Recognized in The Journal Record's 2026 Reader Rankings

Oct. 21, ​ 2026

A room with laptops that have a UCO College of Business wallpaper
A room with laptops that have a UCO College of Business wallpaper

The University of Central Oklahoma has been recognized by readers of The Journal Record in the publication’s 2026 Reader Rankings, earning recognition for both its Best MBA Program and Best Undergraduate Program.

The annual Reader Rankings recognize Oklahoma businesses, organizations and professionals selected by readers as leaders in their industries. The 2026 rankings include more than 200 categories spanning education, health care, finance, technology, energy, entertainment and other industries.

UCO’s recognition in both education categories reflects the university’s commitment to preparing students for success through high-quality academic programs, hands-on learning and connections to Oklahoma’s workforce and communities.

As Oklahoma's metropolitan university, UCO offers 121 undergraduate, 80 graduate and two doctoral programs to its more than 12,000 students from its main campus in Edmond, Oklahoma, and facilities throughout the Oklahoma City metro. The university is governed by the Regional University System of Oklahoma and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. UCO also holds dozens of specialized national accreditations for its colleges, schools, departments and programs.

UCO’s latest Reader Rankings recognition adds to a growing list of honors for the university. UCO recently earned its highest-ever ranking in the U.S. News & World Report Regional Universities–West category, moving to No. 55 in the 2027 rankings and maintaining its position as Oklahoma’s highest-ranked public university in the category.

To view the Journal Record’s 2026 Reader Rankings, visit journalrecord.com/reader-rankings-2026.

For more information about Central, visit www.uco.edu.

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Cutline: The University of Central Oklahoma has been recognized by readers of The Journal Record in the publication’s 2026 Reader Rankings, earning recognition for both its Best MBA Program and Best Undergraduate Program.

Devan Wielgos

Devan Wielgos

Communications and Marketing Coordinator, UCO University Communications

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About University of Central Oklahoma

The University of Central Oklahoma is a campus community in motion—leading, innovating and creating transformative learning opportunities that foster success for our students. As Oklahoma’s largest metropolitan university, we provide high-quality, nationally recognized programs that are always evolving and adapting to the needs of our students and the community. This commitment is rooted in our founding in 1890 as the state’s teacher’s college, training those who would educate the next generation of leaders and innovators. We remain dedicated to offering an accessible, affordable education, earning national accolades for social mobility, veterans’ outreach and first-generation student programs.

Guided by the motto “ubi motus est” – which translates to “where movement is” – the university continues to evolve and grow, offering 119 undergraduate and 81 graduate programs to our more than 12,000 students from our main campus in Edmond, Oklahoma, and facilities throughout the Oklahoma City metro. Our colors were the first adopted of any university in the state, and our Bronze and Blue symbolize our greatest strengths—the illumination of new ideas and the endless expanse of a clear sky above. At UCO, anything is possible.

The university is governed by the Regional University System of Oklahoma Board of Regents and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

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100 North University Drive Edmond, OK 73034

405-974-2307

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