OU Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 76.60%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1238. Above average SAT scores, indicating competitive applicants.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $9,797
- Out-of-State Tuition: $27,377
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at OU:
- Total Enrollment: 30,851, including 4,842 online students
- 23,329 Undergraduate, 7,522 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 46.8% men, 53.2% women.
- This is a very large institution, likely offering a vast array of programs, research opportunities, and extracurricular activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 75%. High graduation rate, indicating strong student support and academic success.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 90%. Excellent retention, indicating students are satisfied and supported.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 294 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 20 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 144 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Law School, Medical School, Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
OU Overview
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus (OU) is a four-year, public school located in Norman, OK. It is classified as Research University with very high research activity by Carnegie Classification, also known as R1 University. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at R1 University comparison page.
The OU's tuition & fees is $9,797 for Oklahoma residents and $27,377 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 87% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $10,389.
The school has a total enrollment of 30,851 and the students to faculty ratio is 18 to 1 (5.56%).
OU's acceptance rate is 76.60% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 29.33%. The median SAT score is 1238 and the ACT score is 26.
OU ranked 73rd in National Universities and 1st in Oklahoma Colleges rankings. University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus is $9,797 for in-state students and $27,377 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $9,353 for in-state students and $26,142 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $10,003 for Oklahoma residents and $28,108 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $9,632 for Oklahoma residents and $26,967 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $9,797 | $27,377 |
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| Graduate | $9,353 | $26,142 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $10,003 | $28,108 |
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| Graduate | $9,632 | $26,967 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at OU
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, NAVY, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | No |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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