School Overview
The University of Oklahoma (OU), located in Norman, Oklahoma, is a public, research university. The coeducational school was established in 1890, 17 years before Oklahoma became an official State. OU enrolls approximately 30,000 students. The University offers a broad range of baccalaureate, master's, and doctorate programs.
The University of Oklahoma enrolls more National Merit Scholars than any other public university (currently over 700) and is ranked among the top ten in producing Rhodes Scholars. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching has recognized OU as a research university with "very high research activity," and PC Magazine and The Princeton Review included OU on their lists of "20 Most Wired Colleges". Two notable museums reside on the University's Norman campus: the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, which predominately features Native American artwork and works of French Impressionism; and the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History.
The athletic teams at OU, known as the Sooners, are nationally renowned. The school's Division I football team has claimed seven NCAA National Football Championships, earning it the highest winning percentage of any Division I-FBS team since 1936. OU's baseball team and softball team have each won two National Championships, and its gymnastics teams have scored four National Championships.
OU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission North Central Association.
Undergraduate and Graduate Programs
OU offers 152 bachelor's programs, 160 master's programs, 20 first professional level majors, and 75 doctoral programs. These programs are divided among 15 colleges. Some of the undergraduate majors include geology, petroleum engineering, meteorology, energy management, law, architecture, medicine, dance, and Native American studies.
OU has been ranked among the 50 best public institutions in the country by U.S. News & World Report, and the 101st best among all universities in the country.
Online Degrees and Programs
OU offers approximately 3,000 for-credit and non-credit online courses. Undergraduate degree programs are available in liberal studies, administrative leadership, cultural studies, aviation, and criminal justice. Graduate degrees include human and health services administration, museum studies, administrative leadership, communications, economics, prevention science, international relations, human relations, social work, organizational leadership, and criminal justice.
Financial Aid
OU administers a variety of federal, state, and institutional grant and loan programs, including Pell Grants and Perkins Loans. The federal work-study program is available for students demonstrating financial need; merit and financial scholarships are also available. Those middle-class students who may not qualify for some federal aid programs can apply for the Sooner Heritage Scholarship.
Library
The library system for the University of Oklahoma is headquartered in Bizzell Memorial Library. It is the state's biggest research library with more than 4.7 million volumes. By number of volumes held, it is the 27th largest research library in North America. While Bizzell is OU's main library, other program-specific libraries include the Chemistry and Mathematics Library, the Architecture Library, the Engineering Library, the Fine Arts Library, and the Youngblood Energy Library (Geology Library).
Athletics
OU athletic teams are nicknamed the Sooners and they participate in the Big 12 Conference. Nine sports for men and women compete at the national level. The most notable sports program is the football program, which has won a number of national championships, conference championships, and has produced NFL players like Troy Aikman. The men's gymnastics team has also claimed a number of national titles.
Housing
With a few exceptions, the State of Oklahoma requires that all freshmen live on campus. OU offers five residence halls. Three of the halls—Adams Center, Walker Center, and Couch Center—are called "The Towers". These three halls are located near each other and house nearly 4,000 students. The fourth residence hall is Cate Center, which houses the Academic Arts Community and both honors and non-honors students. The final residence hall, which was completed in 2013, is Headington Hall. It has space for approximately 400 students, half of whom are intercollegiate athletes.
After freshman year, students are free to move off-campus, and the University owns apartment buildings that are available for rent. Other students, drawn by the low cost of living in the area, choose off-campus apartments or homes not affiliated with the University.
General Information
Admission Office 550 Parrington Oval, L-1 Norman, OK 73019-3032 (405) 325-2151 (800) 234-6868 Fax: (405) 325-7478 [email protected] Contact: Craig Hayes Executive Director of Recruitment Services |
Main Address 660 Parrington Oval Norman, OK 73019-0390 (405) 325-0311 www.ou.edu |
Size Total undergrads: 20,736 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 3,803 Degree-seeking undergrads: 20,350 Graduate enrollment: 6,829 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $40 Online application fee: $40 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 82% Percent students who return sophomore year: 83% |
Tuition & Fees
Estimated Expenses for Academic Year | 2008-'09 | 2009-'10 | 2010-'11 | 2011-'12 | % change 2010-'12 |
Tuition and fees | $6,507 | $7,423 | $7,483 | $7,864 | +5.09% |
Books and Supplies | $953 | $958 | $1,016 | $1,030 | +1.38% |
Living Arrangement – On Campus | |||||
Room and Board | $7,058 | $7,376 | $7,598 | $7,826 | +3.00% |
Other | $3,453 | $3,498 | $3,693 | $3,988 | +7.99% |
Living Arrangement – Off Campus | |||||
Room and Board | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0.00% |
Other | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0.00% |
Total Expenses | 2008-'09 | 2009-'10 | 2010-'11 | 2011-'12 | % change 2010-'12 |
In-state On Campus | $17,971 | $19,255 | $19,790 | $20,708 | +4.64% |
In-state Off Campus | $7,460 | $8,381 | $8,499 | $8,894 | +4.65% |
In-state with Family | $7,460 | $8,381 | $8,499 | $8,894 | +4.65% |
Average Graduate School Tuition & Fees | |
Tuition for In-state Students | $3,893 |
In-state Student Fees | $2,523 |
Tuition for Out-of-state Students | $14,167 |
Out-of-state Student Fees | $2,523 |
Financial Aid
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students | ||||
Type of Aid | Students | Percent | Amount | Average Per Student |
All students financial aid | 3,020 | 82% | ||
Grant or scholarship aid | 3,020 | 82% | $20,362,509 | $6,743 |
– Federal grants | 954 | 26% | $3,872,880 | $4,060 |
– Pell grants | 700 | 19% | $2,380,685 | $3,401 |
– Other federal grants | 650 | 18% | $1,492,195 | $2,296 |
Institutional scholarships or grants | 1,720 | 47% | $6,400,225 | $3,721 |
Institutional grants or scholarships | 2,460 | 67% | $10,089,404 | $4,101 |
Student loan financial aid | 1,666 | 45% | $8,607,482 | $5,167 |
– Federal student loans | 1,425 | 39% | $6,820,764 | $4,787 |
– Other student loans | 241 | 7% | $1,786,718 | $7,414 |
All Majors and Degree Programs
Program Completions for Most Recent Year | BA/BS | MA/MS | Doctor | AA/AS | CERT |
Total of All Education Programs | 3315 | 1577 | 382 | – | – |
Architecture and Related Services | 53 | 31 | – | – | – |
Architecture | 33 | 9 | – | – | – |
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning | – | 20 | – | – | – |
Environmental Design/Architecture | 20 | – | – | – | – |
Landscape Architecture | – | 2 | – | – | – |
Area, Gender, Cultural, Ethnic, and Group Studies | 24 | 3 | – | – | – |
African-American/Black Studies | 9 | – | – | – | – |
American Indian/Native American Studies | 9 | 3 | – | – | – |
European Studies/Civilization | – | – | – | – | – |
Latin American Studies | – | – | – | – | – |
Russian Studies | – | – | – | – | – |
Women's Studies | 6 | – | – | – | – |
Biology and Biomedical Sciences | 215 | 11 | 9 | – | – |
Biochemistry | 31 | – | – | – | – |
Botany/Plant Biology | 4 | 2 | 3 | – | – |
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | – | – | 2 | – | – |
Microbiology | 52 | 3 | 2 | – | – |
Neuroscience | – | – | 1 | – | – |
Zoology/Animal Biology | 128 | 6 | 1 | – | – |
Business, Administration, Management, Marketing, etc. | 628 | 524 | 6 | – | – |
Accounting | 103 | 39 | – | – | – |
Business Administration and Management | 29 | 72 | 6 | – | – |
Business/Managerial Economics | 15 | – | – | – | – |
Construction Management | 25 | 10 | – | – | – |
Finance | 84 | – | – | – | – |
Human Resources Development | – | – | – | – | – |
Human Resources Management and Services, Other | 86 | 385 | – | – | – |
Knowledge Management | – | 1 | – | – | – |
Management Information Systems | 34 | 6 | – | – | – |
Marketing/Marketing Management | 83 | – | – | – | – |
Organizational Behavior Studies | 169 | 11 | – | – | – |
Real Estate | – | – | – | – | – |
Communication and Journalism Programs | 364 | 33 | 10 | – | – |
Advertising | 96 | – | – | – | – |
Broadcast Journalism | 28 | – | – | – | – |
Journalism | 161 | 20 | – | – | – |
Mass Communication/Media Studies | – | – | – | – | – |
Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 79 | 13 | 10 | – | – |
Computing and Information Sciences | 32 | 17 | 1 | – | – |
Computer Science | 24 | 17 | 1 | – | – |
Information Science/Studies | 8 | – | – | – | – |
Education | 153 | 119 | 24 | – | – |
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching | – | 59 | 4 | – | – |
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | – | 1 | – | – | – |
Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 40 | – | – | – | – |
Educational Leadership and Administration | – | 16 | 11 | – | – |
Educational/Instructional Technology | – | 13 | – | – | – |
Elementary Education and Teaching | 57 | – | – | – | – |
English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 10 | – | – | – | – |
Foreign Language Teacher Education | 2 | – | – | – | – |
Mathematics Teacher Education | 5 | – | – | – | – |
Music Teacher Education | 11 | 5 | 2 | – | – |
Reading Teacher Education | – | – | – | – | – |
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education | 9 | – | – | – | – |
Secondary Education and Teaching | – | – | – | – | – |
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education | – | 3 | 1 | – | – |
Social Studies Teacher Education | 13 | – | – | – | – |
Special Education and Teaching | 6 | 6 | 2 | – | – |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | – | 16 | 4 | – | – |
Engineering | 321 | 106 | 41 | – | – |
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering | 17 | 6 | 2 | – | – |
Architectural Engineering | 2 | – | – | – | – |
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | – | 8 | 2 | – | – |
Chemical Engineering | 42 | 5 | 7 | – | – |
Civil Engineering | 31 | 16 | 2 | – | – |
Computer Engineering | 12 | – | – | – | – |
Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 26 | 27 | 11 | – | – |
Engineering Physics/Applied Physics | 11 | – | – | – | – |
Engineering | – | 1 | – | – | – |
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 4 | 3 | 2 | – | – |
Geological/Geophysical Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
Industrial Engineering | 45 | 7 | 5 | – | – |
Mechanical Engineering | 66 | 20 | 7 | – | – |
Petroleum Engineering | 65 | 11 | 3 | – | – |
Telecommunications Engineering | – | 2 | – | – | – |
English Language, Composition and Literature/Letters | 68 | 9 | 3 | – | – |
Creative Writing | – | 5 | – | – | – |
English Language and Literature | 68 | 4 | 3 | – | – |
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 82 | 9 | – | – | – |
Chinese Language and Literature | 3 | – | – | – | – |
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 12 | – | – | – | – |
French Language and Literature | 9 | 4 | – | – | – |
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 7 | 3 | – | – | – |
Italian Language and Literature | – | – | – | – | – |
Linguistics | 14 | – | – | – | – |
Russian Language and Literature | 4 | – | – | – | – |
Spanish Language and Literature | 33 | 2 | – | – | – |
Health Services and Allied Health Sciences | – | 13 | – | – | – |
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | – | – | – | – | – |
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling | – | 13 | – | – | – |
History | 72 | 12 | 8 | – | – |
History and Philosophy of Science and Technology | – | 4 | 1 | – | – |
History | 72 | 8 | 7 | – | – |
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services | 5 | – | – | – | – |
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 5 | – | – | – | – |
Human Services | 35 | 200 | – | – | – |
Public Administration | 7 | 74 | – | – | – |
Social Work | 28 | 126 | – | – | – |
Legal and Law Studies | – | – | 179 | – | – |
Law | – | – | 179 | – | – |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 247 | 114 | – | – | – |
Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 62 | – | – | – | – |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 22 | – | – | – | – |
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 163 | 114 | – | – | – |
Library Science | – | 59 | – | – | – |
Library and Information Science | – | 59 | – | – | – |
Mathematics and Statistics | 30 | 5 | 5 | – | – |
Mathematics | 30 | 5 | 5 | – | – |
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 90 | 133 | 6 | – | – |
International/Global Studies | 90 | 6 | – | – | – |
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | – | 127 | 6 | – | – |
Natural Sciences | – | – | – | – | – |
Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | 2 | 1 | – | – |
Environmental Science | 1 | 2 | 1 | – | – |
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies | 95 | 10 | 3 | – | – |
Kinesiology and Exercise Science | 95 | 10 | 3 | – | – |
Physical Sciences | 121 | 57 | 37 | – | – |
Astronomy | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Astrophysics | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Chemistry | 41 | 19 | 17 | – | – |
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other | – | – | – | – | – |
Geology and Earth Science | 16 | 13 | 4 | – | – |
Geophysics and Seismology | 6 | 5 | 3 | – | – |
Meteorology | 52 | 14 | 3 | – | – |
Physics | 4 | 6 | 10 | – | – |
Psychology | 138 | 6 | 24 | – | – |
Counseling Psychology | – | – | 9 | – | – |
Educational Psychology | – | – | 4 | – | – |
Psychology | 138 | 6 | 11 | – | – |
School Psychology | – | – | – | – | – |
Social Sciences | 337 | 68 | 15 | – | – |
Anthropology | 34 | 11 | 1 | – | – |
Economics | 50 | 48 | 2 | – | – |
Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Geography | 19 | 3 | 4 | – | – |
Political Science and Government | 92 | 4 | 6 | – | – |
Sociology | 141 | 2 | 2 | – | – |
Transportation and Materials Moving | 35 | – | – | – | – |
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology | 35 | – | – | – | – |
Visual and Performing Arts | 169 | 36 | 10 | – | – |
Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 15 | 6 | – | – | – |
Art/Art Studies | – | – | – | – | – |
Dance | 20 | 1 | – | – | – |
Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts | 21 | 5 | – | – | – |
Film/Cinema/Video Studies | 29 | – | – | – | – |
Fine/Studio Arts | 46 | 3 | – | – | – |
Interior Design | 10 | – | – | – | – |
Music Pedagogy | – | – | – | – | – |
Music Performance | – | – | 10 | – | – |
Music | 15 | 21 | – | – | – |
Musical Theater | 13 | – | – | – | – |
Undergraduate Majors
Architecture & Related Programs Architecture B Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies African-American Studies B Arts, Visual & Performing Art History/Criticism/Conservation B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Advertising B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Science B Education Early Childhood Education B Engineering Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Foreign Language & Literature Chinese B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Clinical Laboratory Science B History History – General B Liberal Arts & Sciences Humanities B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Global Studies B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Science B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Exercise Sciences B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Physical Sciences Astronomy B Psychology Psychology – General B Public Administration & Services Public Administration B Social Sciences Anthropology B Transportation & Materials Moving Air Transportation B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor's degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Highlights
School Information
Phone Number: | (405) 325-0311 |
Website: | www.ou.edu |
Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
Apply Online: | www.ou.edu/admissions/apply |
Address: | 660 Parrington Oval, Norman, OK 73019-3072 |
Setting: | Suburb: Midsize |
Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
Student Population: | 28,079 |
6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 67% |
Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 17 to 1 |
Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
Distance Learning Students*: | 18,826 (67% of total students) |
Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
In-state Tuition: | $11,763 |
Out-of-state Tuition: | $27,144 |
% of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 96% |
Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $8,897 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus.
Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Architecture and Related Services | 2 | 2 | 1 | ||
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 1 | 4 | 1 | ||
Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 2 | 4 | 4 | 6 | |
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 8 | 9 | 5 | 1 | |
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | |
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 2 | 2 | 2 | ||
Education | 6 | 9 | 8 | 6 | |
Engineering | 1 | 14 | 13 | 12 | |
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 2 | ||||
English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 10 | 3 | 2 | ||
Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||
History | 2 | 2 | 2 | ||
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | 1 | |||
Legal Professions and Studies | 5 | 5 | |||
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 3 | 1 | ||
Library Science | 1 | 1 | |||
Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 3 | 4 | 5 | 2 | |
Natural Resources and Conservation | 2 | 2 | 1 | ||
Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | ||||
Philosophy and Religious Studies | 3 | 1 | 1 | ||
Physical Sciences | 7 | 5 | 5 | ||
Psychology | 1 | 1 | 3 | ||
Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 2 | 2 | 3 | ||
Social Sciences | 1 | 6 | 5 | 5 | |
Transportation and Materials Moving | 1 | ||||
Visual and Performing Arts | 2 | 10 | 5 | 2 | |
Grand total | 38 | 105 | 81 | 54 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
---|---|
In-state | $11,763 |
Out-of-state | $27,144 |
Books and supplies | $667 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
---|---|
In-state | $8,577 |
Out-of-state | $23,236 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
---|---|---|---|
Any student financial aid | 3,681 | 96% | – |
Grant or scholarship aid | 3,413 | 89% | $8,897 |
Student loan aid | 1,705 | 45% | $8,561 |
All Undergraduate Students
Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
---|---|---|---|
Grant or scholarship aid | 15,822 | 71% | $9,098 |
Federal student loans | 7,948 | 36% | $6,614 |
Admissions & Enrollment
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Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
Total | Male | Female | |
---|---|---|---|
Number of applicants | 15,673 | 6,927 | 8,746 | Percent admitted | 100% | 81% | 80% |
Percent admitted who enrolled | 29% | 30% | 28% |
Admissions Considerations
Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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Secondary school GPA | |||
Secondary school rank | |||
Secondary school record | |||
Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
Recommendations | |||
Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
Admission test scores | |||
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Enrollment, Fall 2020
Total Enrollment | 28,079 |
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Undergraduate enrollment | 21,768 |
Graduate enrollment | 6,311 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
- Pharmacy (PHAR) - Professional degree programs
- American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
- Law (LAW) - Professional schools
- American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
- Counseling Psychology (COPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
- Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship programs
- Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship programs
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation
- Theatre (THEA) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
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