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University of Oklahoma
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  • 4 Year
  • NORMAN, OK

Report Card

grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A minus
  2. Value
    grade B+
  3. Diversity
    grade A
  4. Campus
    grade A
  5. Athletics
    grade A+
  6. Party Scene
    grade A+
  7. Professors
    grade A
  8. Location
    grade unavailable
  9. Dorms
    grade C
  10. Campus Food
    grade A
  11. Student Life
    grade A+
  12. Safety
    grade B+

About

660 PARRINGTON OVAL
NORMAN, OK 73019
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
Big 12 Conference
From University of Oklahoma

At the University of Oklahoma, we put our pride to work. We strive for excellence beyond the classroom, beyond the lab, and beyond the playing field. We transcend borders and create a place of belonging for all. There's Only One Oklahoma.

On a campus of 22,000 undergraduates, students enjoy the advantages of a flagship, public research institution while also being part of a group that is small enough to foster a deep connection to the OU family. OU is a pacesetter for public higher education, offering 170+ majors and earning the Carnegie Institution’s Very High Research Activity classification.

Students can use their free time to join one of 500+ student organizations or cheer on OU’s athletics teams. With students attending OU from all across the nation and 136 countries, students have a chance to learn from peers from all walks of life. Come see all that OU has to offer by scheduling a campus tour today!

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University of Oklahoma Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Application Deadline
February 1
Acceptance Rate
85%
SAT Range
1150-1340
ACT Range
23-29
Application Fee
$50
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes

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Cost

Net Price
$22,022 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$10,298 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade A
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
13:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
78%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 185 responses
62%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 230 responses
58%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 230 responses

Majors

Gallogly College of Engineering

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Being a student in the College of Engineering means more than learning about engineering; it means experiencing engineering, side by side with some of the world’s most respected authorities in their fields. Our hands-on, real-world approach to educating future engineers makes creative problem solving, engineering design, leadership, teamwork, and communications skills all top priorities.

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
4
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
2
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
2
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    46%
  • On Campus
    50%
  • Online
    4%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
18,624 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
2,658
Undergrads Over 25
7%
Pell Grant
23%
Varsity Athletes
3%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 148 responses
  • Normal
    26%
  • Multi-talented
    21%
  • Generally well-educated very spirited hardworking
    20%
  • Dedicated
    12%
  • OU is too diverse to have a "typical student"
    7%
  • Eager
    6%
  • Srat
    4%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available  
Poll
51%
of students say that Greek life is pretty big. 264 responses
Poll
59%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 312 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 160 responses
  • There's only one Oklahoma.
    46%
  • BOOMER SOONER
    23%
  • Accommodating
    6%
  • Comfortable
    6%
  • Home sweet 'homa
    6%
  • A good school that's inhibited by the location
    4%
  • Fast-paced
    2%

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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$51,100 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
76%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
93%
National
83%
87%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 116 responses

University of Oklahoma Reviews

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