Incoming Freshmen Scholarships
Automatic Academic Four-year Scholarships!
Incoming freshman students who apply and submit all admission documents prior to the Feb. 1, priority deadline are guaranteed an academic scholarship if they meet the eligibility criteria. Scholarships are awarded based on unweighted GPA and ACT scores.
Scholarship Criteria
Award Level |
ACT Score |
SAT Score |
Annual Amount |
Elite |
30+ |
1,360+ |
$1,000 per year |
Outstanding |
26-29 |
1,230-1,350 |
$750 per year |
Distinguished |
23-25 |
1,220-1,130 |
$500 per year |
Award Level |
GPA |
Amount |
Elite |
4.0 |
$1,000 per year |
Outstanding |
3.99-3.75 |
$800 per year |
Distinguished |
3.74-3.50 |
$650 per year |
Excellence |
3.49-3.00 |
$500 per year |
Eligibility Requirements: Must meet university admission standards (additional scholarship programs at UCO may have additional criteria to qualify and may not be awarded automatically). More scholarship details can be found by clicking the Scholarship Guide links below.
Deadline: Priority deadline is 5 p.m. Feb. 1. (online application, official high school transcript and ACT scores must be received by deadline)
How to apply for Incoming Freshman Scholarships at UCO:
Step 1: Apply for admission and scholarships online by 5 p.m. Feb. 1. The scholarship application will be emailed after the admission application has been submitted. The scholarship application is used to award leadership and Oklahoma State Regents scholarships.
Step 2: Submit your official high school transcript and ACT/SAT scores by 5 p.m. Feb. 1 to:
University of Central Oklahoma
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
100 N University Drive, Box 151
Edmond, OK 73034
Step 3: For questions regarding your application for admission contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 405-974-2727 or visit the Broncho OneStop Help Center online to chat with a live agent or submit a request for assistance.
How do I know I am being considered for scholarships?
Once incoming freshmen receive acceptance to the University of Central Oklahoma, they are automatically considered for the automatic academic four-year scholarships. Students must meet the minimum eligibility and submit all required materials by the deadline to be considered.
Per Oklahoma State Regents Policy, the university is unable to waive a non-resident student’s tuition below the rate of a resident student’s tuition. Stacking multiple scholarship awards may be limited.