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

Location

Midwest

Setting

Small Town Setting

Type

Public

Size

Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)

Nickname

OU

Website

www.ou.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$7,483

Out-of-State Tuition

$17,464

Selectivity

Selective

Enrollment

26,656

OU Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
19,450
Freshman Class
3,760
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
26,656

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
72%
Graduate
28%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
98%
Part-Time
2%

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

In-State
63%
Out-of-State
37%

Gender of Students

Women
52%
Men
48%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
6%
Asian
5%
Caucasian
76%
Latino
4%
Other
9%

Students State Origin

Oklahoma
63%
Texas
25%
Other
12%

International Students

International
5%
Domestic
95%