OU Description

A research institute, a melting-pot of academic choices and a thriving center for the arts, University of Oklahoma in Norman, Oklahoma is a vibrant educational destination for undergraduate and graduate students throughout the state and beyond.

With over 150 majors, University of Oklahoma offers its undergraduates the chance to study an array of subjects including Atmospheric Sciences, Education, Energy Science, Business, Engineering, Literature, Foreign Languages and Fine Arts.

Almost as many graduate offerings may be found at OU, with master’s and doctoral degrees awarded in a range of fields including Political Science, Communications and Engineering.

University of Oklahoma engages in research activities in various fields, such as meteorology, a research area for which it is particularly well known.

Being a comprehensive educational center rich in academic and other offerings, OU also offers alternative programs for non-traditional students. Through the College of Liberal Studies students may, for example, pursue an undergraduate or graduate degree through alternative means including online courses and other flexible forms of study.

The arts are also a dynamic part of the OU experience, with two well-known museums featuring European and Native American artwork making their home on the University of Oklahoma campus.

Also part of its exciting student life are a huge range of student organizations, student run radio and television stations and nationally recognized athletic teams. You can’t talk about OU without talking about the Sooners, who are a powerhouse in a number of NCAA sports and hold one of sports’ biggest rivalries with the University of Texas.

The full range of student services include housing, dining facilities, International student services, Veteran’s services and career and academic counseling.

Financial aid is offered through grants, loans, work-study, scholarships and fellowships to those who qualify.

Quick Facts about University of Oklahoma, Norman Campus

Location

Midwest

Setting

Small Town Setting

Type

Public

Size

Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Sooners

Nickname

OU

Website

www.ou.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

Selectivity

Selective

In-State Tuition

$3,849

Out-of-State Tuition

$14,802

Retention Rate

83%

Enrollment

28,861

Year Established

1890

OU Ratings & Reviews

Overall School Rating: 4.5 See all ratings

60% of students gave University of Oklahoma, Norman Campus 5 stars overall.

5 star
  3 reviews
4 star
  1 review
3 star
  1 review
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Student at This School - Grad Year 2015

Overall Rating:
5

Detailed Ratings

Overall this is the school of my dreams. The campus is beautiful, the teachers are wonderful, and the students are friendly. I was so happy and honored to be accepted here. I am learning so much and enjoying every minute of it.

Overall Rating:
3

Detailed Ratings

Well I havent necessarily had a tour of this university, but I am very interstead in attending this college after graduating from high school. This university has all the technology and classes needed for the career I attend to take after graduation. I have only visted the cafeteria and their food there is great. I have several friends from high school already attending this college and it would be increidible to attend with them as well.

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OU Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
19,450
Freshman Class
4,409
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
28,861

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
67%
Graduate
33%

Full-Time vs. Part-Time Students

Full-Time
90%
Part-Time
10%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
57%
Out-of-State
43%

Gender of Students

Women
54%
Men
46%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
6%
Asian
5%
Caucasian
70%
Latino
4%
Other
15%

Students State Origin

Oklahoma
57%
Texas
23%
Other
20%

International Students

International
5%
Domestic
95%

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