Check out why the University of Central Oklahoma received a B- grade in our Report Card below. 
The University of Central Oklahoma is a public university in Edmond, Oklahoma. It has more than 26 Greek life chapters and over 220 student organizations to get involved with. Students at the University of Central Oklahoma can attend Division II sporting events within the university, view live performances at the Armstrong Auditorium, and explore nearby Oklahoma City.
The University of Central Oklahoma offers more than 100 degree programs for students to choose from. Notable former students include NFL defensive tackle Jermelle Cudjo, model Lauren Nelson, and actress Milena Govich.

The University of Central Oklahoma receives a “B” grade by <a href="https://www.whatwilltheylearn.com/schools/3327" target="_blank" rel="noopener">What Will They Learn?</a> which takes into account the university’s educational prowess. Factors include composition, literature, foreign language, U.S. government or history, economics, mathematics, and natural science.
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What Will They Learn? Academic Score

The University of Central Oklahoma receives an “F” grade for the Average Salary of Graduates Mid-Career. As of 2021, alumni with 10+ years of experience after graduating from the University of Central Oklahoma with a bachelor’s degree make $72,300 on average according to <a href="https://www.payscale.com/college-salary-report/bachelors" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Payscale</a>.
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Average Salary of Graduates Mid-Career

The University of Central Oklahoma receives a “C+” grade for the Average Debt of Graduates (Federal and Private). In 2020, graduates accumulated $27,385 of debt on average from federal and/or private sources according to <a href="https://ticas.org/interactive-map/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Institute for College Access &amp; Success</a>.
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Average Debt of Graduates (Federal and Private)

The University of Central Oklahoma receives a “D” grade for Mandated Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity Training for Staff. The university <a href="https://blogs.uco.edu/thebronchobeat/2021/03/feature-story-0-90-days-personalizing-the-new-staff-experience/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">requires</a> new employees to complete training modules in five key areas: culture, student impact, governance, career advancement, and professional development.
Within the <a href="https://rise.articulate.com/share/bq1Ma0ljM4yT4Bf4XeGXHTE39NkFMYHQ#/lessons/GwcfjTinN6qA5NfoxZz3JhBXghQ_E0aj" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Culture</a> training, employees read through modules titled &#8220;A Diverse Community that Values Inclusion,&#8221; &#8220;A Global &amp; Cultural Experience,&#8221; and &#8220;A Green Campus.&#8221;
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Mandated Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity Training for Staff

The University of Central Oklahoma receives a “C” grade for having a Bias Reporting System but not a Bias Response Team. Bias Reporting Systems and Response Teams are systems or teams of faculty, staff, and sometimes law enforcement.
According to <a href="https://speechfirst.org/bias-reporting-systems/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SpeechFirst</a>, students are “encouraged to report ‘bias incidents’ to these boards (or teams) in the name of inclusion and tolerance, but it’s often unclear what the school considers ‘bias’ in the first place. Overly broad or vague definitions of bias put all kinds of speech at risk of being reported – even unpopular speech which is protected by the First Amendment.”
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Bias Reporting System or Bias Response Team

The University of Central Oklahoma receives an “A” grade for the Ratio of Right-Leaning Clubs to Left-Leaning Clubs. Out of a list of 20 clubs (10 from each side), the <a href="https://ucore.uco.edu/club_signup?group_type=&amp;search=&amp;category_tags=&amp;order=name_asc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">university</a> has one right-leaning club compared to one left-leaning club. Turning Point USA is the one right-leaning club. Student Socialist League of UCO is the one left-leaning club.
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Ratio of Right-Leaning Clubs to Left-Leaning Clubs

The University of Central Oklahoma receives an “A” grade due to having an active <a href="https://ucore.uco.edu/club_signup?group_type=&amp;search=turning+point+usa&amp;category_tags=&amp;order=name_asc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Turning Point USA chapter</a>. Unfortunately, universities and Student Governments around the country often use their power to prevent certain clubs from operating on campus.
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Denied Turning Point USA Chapter

The University of Central Oklahoma receives a “D” grade for In-State Tuition for Illegal Immigrants. The <a href="https://www.uco.edu/admissions-aid/get-more-information/undocumented-students" target="_blank" rel="noopener">university&#8217;s</a> Undocumented Students page says:
&#8220;Based on HB 1084 passed in 2008, the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education determined that undocumented students can receive in-state tuition if they meet certain criteria. The criteria are:
<ul>
<li>Graduated from public or private high school in Oklahoma</li>
<li>Resided in Oklahoma with a parent or guardian while attending classes for at least 2 years prior to high school graduation</li>
<li>Secured admission to, and enrolled in, an institution within the Oklahoma state system of higher education; and provided to the institution a copy of a true and correct application or petition filed with the US Citizenship and Immigration Services to legalize the student&#8217;s status OR filed an affidavit of such intent.&#8221;</li>
</ul>
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In-State Tuition for Illegal Immigrants

The University of Central Oklahoma receives an “A” grade for the Amount of Foreign Funding Received. According to <a href="https://sites.ed.gov/foreigngifts/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">College Foreign Gift Reporting</a>, the total amount of foreign funding the university has received is $25.33 per current undergraduate student. Oftentimes, foreign parties will convey their influence by funding certain courses, activities, professors, and organizations on campus. In certain cases, universities must abide by restrictions dictated by foreign parties to receive funding. In addition, there have been <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/top-universities-took-billions-in-unreported-foreign-funds-u-s-finds-11603226953" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reports</a> that claim that universities underreport foreign funding. The figure above only takes into account reported foreign funding.
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Amount of Foreign Funding Received

The University of Central Oklahoma receives an “A” grade for Required Equity, Diversity, or Inclusion Courses for Students. The <a href="https://www.uco.edu/academic-affairs/files/ug-catalog/university-core.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">university</a> does require certain categories of courses, but none appear to have a bias in any direction. Students choose courses from the following categories:
<ul>
<li>&#8220;Written and Oral Communication&#8221;</li>
<li>&#8220;Quantitative Reasoning/Scientific Method&#8221;</li>
<li>&#8220;Critical Inquiry and Aesthetic Analysis&#8221;</li>
<li>&#8220;American Historical and Political Analysis&#8221;</li>
<li>&#8220;Cultural and Language Analysis&#8221;</li>
<li>&#8220;Social and Behavioral Analysis&#8221;</li>
<li>&#8220;Life Skills&#8221;</li>
</ul>
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Required Equity, Diversity, or Inclusion Courses for Students

The University of Central Oklahoma receives an “A” grade for Segregated Dormitories, Graduations, and Classes. The university does not appear to have any segregated dormitories, graduation ceremonies, or classes by race or sexual orientation.
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Segregated Dormitories, Graduations, and Classes

The University of Central Oklahoma receives a “B+” grade for Protests and Canceling Speakers. Since 2021, the university has had one incident. In April 2022, <a href="https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/education/2022/04/07/university-central-oklahoma-uco-students-protest-faculty-cuts-layoffs/9488460002/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">students</a> staged a protest against faculty layoffs. Students crowded around the university president and demanded a meeting.
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Protests and Canceling Speakers

The University of Central Oklahoma receives an “A” grade for Required Western Civilization Courses for Students. The <a href="https://www.uco.edu/academic-affairs/files/ug-catalog/university-core.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">university</a> requires all students to complete &#8220;American National Government&#8221; and one of the following U.S. History courses:
<ul>
<li>&#8220;History of US to 1877&#8221;</li>
<li>&#8220;History of US since 1877&#8221;</li>
</ul>
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Required Western Civilization Courses for Students

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Check out why the University of Central Oklahoma received a B- grade in our Report Card below. 

The University of Central Oklahoma is a public university in Edmond, Oklahoma. It has more than 26 Greek life chapters and over 220 student organizations to get involved with. Students at the University of Central Oklahoma can attend Division II sporting events within the university, view live performances at the Armstrong Auditorium, and explore nearby Oklahoma City.

The University of Central Oklahoma offers more than 100 degree programs for students to choose from. Notable former students include NFL defensive tackle Jermelle Cudjo, model Lauren Nelson, and actress Milena Govich.

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