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University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus

Norman, OK · Suburb · 22,734 students
WebsiteCommon AppForbes rankingScorecard
Feb 1 · Regular Decision · in 122 days
Checked Sep 2026 · ou.edu
$15,300
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
75%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
70% typical
$63,126
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$63,395 typical
77%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
73% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

The University of Oklahoma is a flagship public research institution renowned for world-class programs in meteorology, petroleum engineering, aviation, business, and journalism. Anchored by standout facilities like the National Weather Center, the university offers undergraduates exceptional research opportunities across its picturesque "Cherokee Gothic" style campus. Student culture is steeped in passionate "Boomer Sooner" pride, driven by high-profile SEC athletics, an active Greek community, and vibrant campus traditions centered around the historic Bizzell Memorial Library.

Wikipedia:The University of Oklahoma (OU) is a public research university in Norman, Oklahoma, United States. Founded in 1890, it had existed in Oklahoma Territory near Indian Territory for 17 years before the two territories became the state of Oklahoma. In Fall 2024, the university had 34,523 students enrolled, most at its main campus in Norman. Employing nearly 4,000 faculty members, the university offers 174 baccalaureate programs, 199 master's programs, 101 doctoral programs, and 88 certificate programs.

Location
Norman, OK, 73019-3072 · Suburb campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
DFW · Dallas/Fort Worth
161 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$9,797$27,377
Housing & food (on campus)$13,630$13,630
Books & supplies$800$800
Cost of attendance$28,872$46,452 est.
Average net price$15,300Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$27,377
In-state: $9,797
Housing & food (on campus)$13,630
Books & supplies$800
Cost of attendance$46,452 est.
In-state: $28,872
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $15,300
est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$10,509
$30–48k
$10,602
$48–75k
$14,536
$75–110k
$19,342
$110k+
$20,986
Merit aid · 2025-26
Awarded without financial need. Students with financial need can get merit awards too; they're counted as need-based aid.
Average award$3,642
Share of first-years who get one12%
Source: University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus's Common Data Set — the school's own yearly report of its admissions and aid figures (PDF).
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
75%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
58%
Back for yr 2
90%
Transferred
0%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
75% graduated · 17% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 7% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$52,216
10 yrs after entry$63,126
Debt
Median at graduation$20,654
Monthly payment$219
Middle 50% owe$6.8k–$25.6k
90th percentile$32,965
Green marks a figure above the typical Doctoral University: 70% graduate within 6 yrs.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
77%
Test policy
Test optional
Checked Sep 2026
SAT average
1246
R 580–670 · M 560–660
ACT midpoint
26
Comp 23–29 · E 22–30 · M 21–27
SAT middle 50%: 1140–1330
40080012001600
Application deadlines · first-year, fall 2027 entry
Regular Decision
Feb 1 2027
in 122 days
Not binding: the standard deadline.
Checked Sep 2026 · ou.edu · Confirm on the school's site before you apply.

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Essay prompts
How much essays count at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus: Important (one of four levels: very important · important · considered · not considered)
Source: University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus's Common Data Set for 2025-26 — the school's own yearly report of its admissions and aid figures (PDF).

If University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus asks for supplemental essays, the prompts are in the Common App.

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Student Body
Gender
Men 48%Women 52%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
18 : 1
Pell grant
25%
First-gen
28%
Family income
$50,976
Independent
23%
Veterans
1%
Age at entry
22.0
Part-time
10%
Race & ethnicity
White
55%
Hispanic
15%
Black
5%
Asian
7%
Two or more
10%
Non-resident
3%
AI/AN
3%
Unknown
2%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division I-FBS · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Gymnastics
    Men's · Women's
  • Rowing
    Women's
  • Soccer
    Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
  • Wrestling
    Men's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$52,216
After 10 yrs
$63,126
Marketing347
Human Resources Management and Services330
Psychology, General322
Finance and Financial Management Services244
Zoology/Animal Biology228
Journalism224
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities203
Accounting and Related Services182
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness163
Management Information Systems and Services148
Political Science and Government100
Mechanical Engineering96
Computer Science88
Sociology88
Communication and Media Studies84
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General79
Type your major above to highlight and detail relevant programs.
Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$1.6B
Full-time faculty
85%
Faculty salary
$11,610/mo
Teaching spend
$14,268
per student
Federal loans
32%
Classification
Carnegie type
Doctoral University
Research activity
R1 — very high research
$474M research spending · 225 research doctorates a year
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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