School Highlights
Central Oklahoma College serves 477 students (55% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the state community college average of 28:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 51%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 477 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
- Minority enrollment: 59%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Central Oklahoma College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Central Oklahoma College
(OK) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
23 staff
56 staff
Number of Programs Offered
9
25
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Central Oklahoma College has grown by 350% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Central Oklahoma College diversity score of 0.71 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 15% over five years.
Total Enrollment
477 students
1,344 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
28:1
# Full-Time Students
261 students
493 students
# Part-Time Students
216 students
1,027 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
477 students
1,223 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
261 students
489 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
216 students
1,012 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
5%
10%
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
10%
15%
% Black
30%
9%
% White
41%
49%
% Two or more races
12%
10%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
50%
50%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$17,500
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
98%
90%
Median Debt for Graduates
$6,201
$11,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$2,623
$5,552
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central Oklahoma College's ranking?
Central Oklahoma College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Oklahoma for: Percent of students receiving financial aid and Least debt for graduating students.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Central Oklahoma College is Metro Technology Centers (8.8 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Metro Technology Centers
Public
1900 Springlake Drive
Oklahoma City, OK 73111
(405) 424-8324
Oklahoma City, OK 73111
(405) 424-8324
8.8 miles
Enrollment: 1,626 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
900 N Portland
Oklahoma City, OK 73107
(405) 947-4421
Oklahoma City, OK 73107
(405) 947-4421
10.1 miles
Enrollment: 3,959 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 In-state tuition: $2,661 Out-state tuition: $7,224 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rose State College
Public
6420 S E 15th
Midwest City, OK 73110
(405) 733-7673
Midwest City, OK 73110
(405) 733-7673
14.8 miles
Enrollment: 7,758 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 In-state tuition: $3,225 Out-state tuition: $9,602 Minority enrollment: 53%
7777 S May Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73159
(405) 682-1611
Oklahoma City, OK 73159
(405) 682-1611
16.2 miles
Enrollment: 11,475 students Student-teacher ratio: 47:1 In-state tuition: $3,091 Out-state tuition: $7,891 Minority enrollment: 56%
6505 E Hwy 66
El Reno, OK 73036
(405) 262-2629
El Reno, OK 73036
(405) 262-2629
19.1 miles
Enrollment: 2,197 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Acceptance rate: 80% Minority enrollment: 39%
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