University of Oklahoma

Norman, Oklahoma
4-year Public university
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Overview

The University of Oklahoma is a public institution that was founded in 1890. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 21,294. Its setting is the city, and the campus size is 3,522 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of Oklahoma’s ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #124. Its in-state tuition and fees are $9,312; out-of-state tuition and fees are $25,880.

#124 in National Universities
Setting
Suburban
Location Norman, Oklahoma
Type 4-year Public
Year Founded 1890
Selectivity Very Low
Size Large
21,294 Undergraduates
Website https://www.ou.edu

Learning

16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Business/Marketing
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Architecture And Related Services
  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • History
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Sciences
  • Transportation And Materials Moving
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$45,661
Cost of Attendance
For out-of-state students
$20,003
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $9,312
Outstate Tuition Fee $25,880
Room and Board Fees $12,200
$50,099 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

73% (Very Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$40 Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
3.7 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal
Other Applications Accepted Coalition Application

For International Students

79 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS, University of Oklahama CESL Program Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

Applicant has completed secondary school work in the United States or attained recognized certificate of completion required for entrance into a university in any other country in which English is the native language and the language of instruction in the high school

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Feb
01
Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
Dec
15
Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
Jun
01
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Mar
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
--
--
Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$16,326 Average Financial Aid
Need-based Aid available for International Students

Need-based Aid

$7,206 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $45,661
46% Students with need received Financial Aid
82.1% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application --
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Award of Excellence Scholarship
Total Worth $16,000 per year
Eligibility International Freshman
Minimum Criteria 31 ACT, 1390+ SAT, 3.75 GPA or top 10% class rank
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed Yes
Application deadline December 15
Distinguished Scholar Scholarship
Total Worth $14,000 per year
Eligibility Non-Resident Freshman
Minimum Criteria 29-30 ACT, 1330-1380 SAT, 3.75 GPA or top 10% class rank
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed Yes
Application deadline December 15
University Scholarship
Total Worth $11,000 per year
Eligibility Non-Resident Freshman
Minimum Criteria 28 ACT, 1300-1320 SAT, 3.5 GPA or top 10% class rank
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed Yes
Application deadline December 15
Academic Achievement Award
Total Worth 10,000/year
Eligibility International freshman
Minimum Criteria 26-27 ACT or 1230-1290 SAT
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed Yes
Application deadline Dec. 15
Non-Resident Merit Award
Total Worth $7,000 per year
Eligibility International Freshman
Minimum Criteria 24-25 ACT or 1160-1220 SAT
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed Yes
Application deadline Dec. 15

Other Scholarships

National Merit Finalist Scholarship
Total Worth $129,850
Details Eligibility: National Merit Finalist
National Merit Semifinalist Scholarship
Total Worth $16,000 per year
Details GPA: 3.5, Students who advance to Finalist standing and name OU as their college choice by April 30 are eligible to be upgraded to the National Merit Finalist package.
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Students

21,294 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Large
92% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
53% Students graduate within 6 years