Oklahoma has 105 colleges including 34 four-year colleges, 26 community colleges, and 45 trade schools. By control type, 63 schools are public and 42 schools are private. 225,834 students enrolled in Oklahoma colleges according to IPEDS.
For 4-year colleges, commonly said to as colleges, there are 34 schools are active in Oklahoma (19 public and 15 private). 152,655 students enrolled in the schools, by gender, 64,342 men and 88,313 women students.
These colleges have an average acceptance rate of 74.52% and an average SAT score of 1,139. The average tuition & fees for in-state students is $7,486 and for out-of-state students is $15,575. The average enrollment is about 4,490 students per college. On average, each college offers about 74 programs.
The following table lists major colleges in Oklahoma that have high enrollment, good academic reputation, and recognized by Oklahoma residents. It includes 4 public institutions and 3 private institutions.
| Region | Prominent Institutions |
|---|---|
| Oklahoma City Metro | University of Oklahoma (Norman), Oklahoma City University (Oklahoma City) |
| Tulsa Area | University of Tulsa (Tulsa), Oral Roberts University (Tulsa) |
| Northern Oklahoma | Oklahoma State University (Stillwater) |
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus, located in Norman, is generally considered the flagship institution in Oklahoma. It offers wide range of programs in both undergraduate and graduate levels, including 144 graduate programs and 20 online programs. Its total enrollment is approximately 30,851 including 4,842 online students.
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus has the highest enrollment among these colleges, with a student population of 30,851 students and Oklahoma State University-Main Campus offers the most number of programs of 333.
Of the major colleges in Oklahoma, 3 law schools and 1 medical schools are affiliated with these colleges. University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus has both a law school and a medical school. You can check the law schools and medical schools in the table below.
| Name | Graduate Programs | Distance Learning | Tuition & Fees | Adm. Rate | SAT Score | Enroll | Offered Programs | Law School | Medical School |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman | Yes | Yes | $27,377 | 76.60% | 1238 | 30,851 | 294 | Visit | Visit |
| Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater | Yes | Yes | $25,630 | 75.04% | 1150 | 27,278 | 333 | ||
| University of Tulsa Tulsa | Yes | Yes | $49,546 | 61.51% | 1410 | 3,914 | 107 | Visit | |
| University of Central Oklahoma Edmond | Yes | Yes | $19,704 | 78.12% | 12,554 | 204 | |||
| Southwestern Oklahoma State University Weatherford | Yes | Yes | $8,499 | - | 5,186 | 81 | |||
| Oral Roberts University Tulsa | Yes | Yes | $35,470 | 98.90% | 1200 | 5,936 | 94 | ||
| Oklahoma City University Oklahoma City | Yes | Yes | $34,754 | 77.02% | 1160 | 2,966 | 110 | Visit |