Education & Training

Home to two major universities, the most honored public school system in Oklahoma, and a nationally recognized technology center, Edmond is a city rich with education and training.

The Edmond Public School System has experienced substantial growth over the past thirty-five years. From a 1970 population of about 4,000 students, they have grown to become Oklahoma's fourth largest public school district and now serve more than 20,700 students.

Edmond's schools are innovative and comprehensive, with gifted programs and special education services. Edmond's high school graduation rate is 94.4%. In each of the city's elementary schools, a media center is provided, along with instructional specialists in music, art, physical education and gifted education. All three of Edmond's high schools were among the 2009 list of America's Best High Schools by Newsweek. Edmond's high schools provide a wide array of subjects beyond the required curriculum, including fine arts, business and vocational education, foreign languages, computer technology and professional internships.

Edmond is home to The University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) and Oklahoma Christian University (OC) - the total combined enrollment of these four-year institutions is more than 18,000 students. New physical developments and rigorous technology-based advancements are springing up at both UCO and OC.

The University of Central Oklahoma (UCO)

The University of Central Oklahoma is helping to shape Oklahoma's next generation of leaders. UCO recently expanded the President's Leadership Council to include the entire student body, and initiated the President's Leadership Lecture Series featuring well-known leaders from throughout the state.

UCO is among the fastest growing institutions of higher education in the state of Oklahoma, with record freshmen enrollments for nine out of the past ten years.

UCO offers ten bachelor's degrees with 62 programs and 120 majors, and six master's degrees covering 29 areas with 55 majors. UCO offers an undergraduate program in Biomedical Engineering, the only Professional Golf Management degree option in a six-state region and the only independent Department of Design in Oklahoma, which offers a Masters of Fine Arts in design.

UCO was the first to offer a master's degree in Forensic Science in the state, and in partnership with the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation and the City of Edmond, is building a state-of-the-art forensics laboratory and research facility on campus.

UCO's Operations Management and Analysis business degree-through the Tinker Education Partnership Agreement-provides Tinker Air Force Base with highly trained technical employees to fill thousands of jobs in the future.

What degrees are UCO students obtaining? Click here for a listing of annualized degrees granted by major at the University of Central Oklahoma.

Oklahoma Christian University

Oklahoma Christian University (OC), a “Best Midwestern College” according to The Princeton Review, is a private, four-year comprehensive university. Oklahoma Christian offers degree programs in more than 60 fields of study in three colleges: the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Biblical Studies and the College of Professional Studies. The university also offers two graduate degree programs in Biblical studies in addition to one- and two-year master of business administration programs. In addition to its Oklahoma City campus, Oklahoma Christian offers study abroad opportunities in Austria, Honduras, and the Pacific Rim.

Oklahoma Christian continues to gain attention for its distinctive mobile computing program, which provides every students with Apple MacBook computers and their choice of an iPhone or iPod touch. Students can wirelessly access the Internet or campus network from virtually anywhere on campus – inside or outside. A leading expert in the field of educational technology called Oklahoma Christian “the world leader in the use of laptops for in-classroom instruction.”

Fully equipped for successful lives and careers through the university's integration of faith and learning, OC graduates have gone on to become leaders in business, education, engineering, government, law, mass communication, medicine, religion, and the arts.

Colleges & Universities within 60 Miles of Edmond

Miles	Institution	Location	Enrollment (Fall 2009)
-	University of Central Oklahoma	Edmond	16,092
-	Oklahoma Christian University	Edmond	2,171
13.4	Oklahoma City University	Oklahoma City	3,810
13.7	OU Health Sciences Center	Oklahoma City	3,964
16.3	OSU-OKC	Oklahoma City	7,399
18.9	Southwestern Christian University	Bethany	322
18.9	Southern Nazarene University	Bethany	2,169
19.2	Rose State College	Midwest City	9,378
22.8	Oklahoma City Community College	Oklahoma City	14,365
26.1	Mid America Christian University	Oklahoma City	1,181
28.5	Langston University	Langston	3,063
32.8	University of Oklahoma	Norman	26,103
40.9	Redlands Community College	El Reno	2,474
51.1	Oklahoma Baptist University	Shawnee	1,764
51.1	St. Gregory's College	Shawnee	702
52.2	Oklahoma State University	Stillwater	22,516
-	-	Total Enrollment	117,473

Source - Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education Preliminary Enrollment Report

Training Resources

Francis Tuttle is nationally recognized as one of the top technology centers in the nation, serving more than 40,000 customers annually. Francis Tuttle's Business & Industry Services (BIS) provides customized professional development and training opportunities for individuals and businesses in Oklahoma. In 2006-2007, more than 36,000 individuals were trained in a variety of formats and locations through Francis Tuttle's Business and Industry Services (BIS). BIS served more than 700 companies in 2006-2007.

In addition to BIS, Francis Tuttle provides short term and long term career programs to students pursuing high-tech or high-touch careers. Francis Tuttle also offers eLearning classes. Francis Tuttle serves high school seniors to senior citizens, training and retraining students who may enroll part-time or full-time, during the day or in the evening, year-round. Job placement among those who complete a Francis Tuttle program is high, averaging more than 94%.