The University of Central Oklahoma

UCO is a school for people who just care about getting their degree and moving on with their life. It is not for people interested in the whole "college experience". They only have about eight sororities/fraternities and there is not much of an interest in student organizations. I think it's a good school since the faculty are generally pretty helpful and they are incredibly interested in getting you a job...and the necessary steps it takes to get there. I think it's a great school for non-traditional students...people who are married/have families and are just using their education to help them advance in finding a better job. It could also be for people who are solely interested in getting a pretty decent education so that they can find a job. I don't mean to make UCO sound so bland...but it's the truth.

Alumnus Male -- Class 2000

I personally thoroughly enjoyed my experience at UCO. I took a wide variety of classes from science & match, to art & design, liberal arts, business, and journalism and found the faculty in each college to be very friendly, helpful and accessible. I graduated over a year ago but I am still taking classes simply because I enjoy the learning process and the environment at UCO. I concentrated my education particularly in business and liberal arts, and I feel that the faculty in both colleges are dedicated and personally invested. I felt challenged and engaged by the professors and learned to think critically about my life and the world around me. The support staff in university center leaves a bit to be desired. The undergrad advisors give less than satisfactory advice, and the financial aid department is a grossly frustrating encounter. The best advice I can give in dealing with these two offices is to find a friend who has been there and done that to help you through. =)

5th Year Female -- Class 2003

Faculty Accessibility: A+, Surrounding City: C+