UCO Secures Top Spot for Student Experience in Wall Street Journal's Latest Rankings

Sept. 12, 2023

Media Contact: Kyla Carter, Communications and Marketing Coordinator, UCO University Communications, 405-974-2307, ucomm@uco.edu

UCO Secures Top Spot for Student Experience in Wall Street Journal’s Latest Rankings

The University of Central Oklahoma was recently recognized as a leading institution for delivering an exceptional student experience in America’s Best Colleges 2024 Wall Street Journal ranking, in collaboration with Statista and College Pulse. Central ranked 34 in student experience among the top 400 institutions in the country and is one of only five institutions ranked in Oklahoma, making UCO the top-ranked institution in Oklahoma for student experience. 

“UCO is known as a leading institution for higher education. Our dedicated faculty and staff play a critical role in the student experience at Central. This ranking is a testament to their commitment to creating an unforgettable college experience for all,” said Christopher Lynch, vice president for Enrollment and Student Success. 

“We recently welcomed our largest year-over-year increase in college freshmen and our residence halls are at capacity. It’s truly an exciting time to be a Broncho!”

UCO also ranked as a top university in the areas of salary impact and social mobility, as well as being part of the overall best colleges list. Rankings were based on two pillars including student and alumni surveys and student outcome metrics.

Central is dedicated to developing in students the confidence to succeed through transformative learning experiences, preparing future leaders in an opportunity-rich environment with access to more than 200 student organizations and the internship, employment, entertainment and cultural offerings of the rapidly growing Oklahoma City metropolitan area. 

Undergraduate applications for the fall 2024 academic year are now open and prospective students are encouraged to apply early. 

For more information about the America’s Best Colleges 2024 rankings, visitwww.wsj.com/rankings/college-rankings/best-colleges-2024.

For more information about Central, visit uco.edu.

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Cutline: The University of Central Oklahoma was recently recognized as a leading institution for delivering an exceptional student experience in America’s Best Colleges 2024 Wall Street Journal ranking, in collaboration with Statista and College Pulse. Central ranked 34 among the top 400 institutions in the country and is one of only five institutions ranked in Oklahoma. Pictured, a group of UCO students attend an event on campus.