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QS Rank:

701

University of Oklahoma

Oklahoma

United States

Overview

For more than 130 years, the University of Oklahoma has served as the state's flagship institution and a beacon of discovery. As an epicenter for statewide, national, and international excellence, OU is home to over 22,000 undergraduate students and 1,700 faculty and staff. No matter who you are or where you come from, there is a community for you at OU. Here you'll find your future passions, discover through leading research, make a meaningful difference in over 500 student organizations, explore more than 170 majors, and choose from over 200 cities to study abroad. Through scholarships and need-based aid, OU is committed to providing you with a life-changing education that's affordable and accessible.

Location

660 Parrington Oval, Norman, Oklahoma, 73019

Website

https://www.ou.edu/admissions/apply

Total Cost

$23,490

Median Salary

$60,535

Ranking

#461

US World and News Report

#701

QS World University Rankings

Admissions

Learn the key steps and criteria to secure your spot at this college.

Application Deadline

Acceptance rate

76.6%

Yield Rate

29.33%

SAT range

1160-1320

ACT range

23-29

Cost and Scholarships

Get the full picture on tuition, fees, and scholarship options available for students.

Total Cost

$23,490

In State Cost

$5,370

Out of State Cost

$23,490

In State Tuition Fees

$5,370

Room And Board

$15,798

Living Cost

$23,797

Average Total Aid Awarded

$16,189

Funding Options

Scholarship

Merit Scholarship

Need-Based Aid

47.58% of students receive financial aid. Average award: $16,189.

Scholarships

Crimson Commitment - Guarantees scholarships and grants to cover tuition and up to $8,300 in average fees for an OU student who qualifies and receives Oklahoma's Promise. To qualify, students must fully qualify for Oklahoma's Promise, apply to OU by the February 1 deadline, be admitted as a direct from high school, first-time, full-time freshman, file FAFSA by March 1 of their senior year, and enroll full-time each semester.; OU Presidential Scholarship; OU Provost's Scholarship; OU Alumni Association Scholarship; RaiseMe Micro-scholarships (USD 6,000) - Students can earn micro-scholarships for high school achievements, accumulating up to $6,000 towards OU tuition. Examples include $25 for every A, $100 for taking an AP course, $150 for leadership roles, and $200 for taking the SAT or ACT.; National Award Scholarship - Administered by the Office of Admissions and Recruitment. Considers applicants in College Board Recognition Programs (including AP Scholars) with a 29 or higher ACT (or SAT equivalent) and a 3.5 GPA. This is a competitive scholarship with 40 awards annually (15 resident, 25 non-resident). Students are automatically considered with their freshman application.; CASH (Centralized Academic Scholarship Hub) - Current OU students can apply for all merit and financial need-based OU scholarships from October 1 to February 1 each year.; Departmental & College Scholarships - Select academic departments and colleges offer scholarships to incoming freshmen. To be eligible, submit your admissions application and answer optional essays by December 15. Students are automatically considered for scholarships offered for their major. Some scholarships require a FAFSA or auditions.

OU Presidential Scholarship
OU Alumni Association Scholarship
OU Provost's Scholarship
OU Entrepreneurship Scholarship
OU Venture Capital Scholarship
OU Angel Investor Scholarship
Merit-based awards
Merit-based Scholarships
International Student Scholarships
Need-based Aid
Need-Based Aid
Undergraduate Scholarships
Average Financial Aid Package
Merit-based Awards
FAFSA (Federal Student Aid)
Need-based Financial Aid
General Scholarship Consideration
Need-based aid
Non-need-based aid
Need-Based Financial Aid (FAFSA)
Need-based scholarship or grant award
RaiseMe Micro-scholarships
Need-based loan amount
Merit-Based Awards
Freshman Scholarships
Average Need-based Loan Amount
Average Non-need-based Aid
Centralized Academic Scholarship Hub (CASH)
May M. Walker Business Scholarship
BP Scholarship
Rath Foundation Academic Scholarship
Priority Scholarship Application
International Transfer Priority Scholarship (Spring)
International Transfer Priority Scholarship (Fall & Summer)
Federal Financial Aid Programs (Pell Grant, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Perkins Loan, Stafford Loans, Federal Work-Study)
OU Centralized Academic Scholarship Hub (CASH)
Scholarships for Undergraduate Students
Average Freshman Financial Aid Package
Average International Student Financial Aid Package
Average Need-based Scholarship or Grant Award
OU Merit-Based Awards
Scholarship upgrades
Financial Aid Notification
Annual scholarships for undergraduate students
Average aid packages
OU CASH System Scholarships
Academic Scholars Program
Scholarship Upgrades
Average Need-Based Scholarship/Grant
Merit-based awards and financial aid
Crimson Commitment
National Award Scholarship
CASH (Centralized Academic Scholarship Hub)
Departmental & College Scholarships
Priority Merit-Based Scholarships
Priority Financial Aid
Federal Financial Aid Programs (FAFSA)
OU Merit-based Awards