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University of Oklahoma

#1 in Top Public Universities in Oklahoma
  • 4 Year
  • Norman, OK
  • 2,813 reviews
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    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A-
    2. Value
      A-
    3. Diversity
      A
    4. Campus
      A
    5. Athletics
      A+
    6. Party Scene
      A
    7. Professors
      A-
    8. Location
      B+
    9. Dorms
      C+
    10. Campus Food
      A
    11. Student Life
      A+
    12. Safety
      B
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    Oklahoma is a highly rated public university located in Oklahoma. It is a large institution with an enrollment of 19,065 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the Oklahoma acceptance rate is 74%. Popular majors include Liberal Arts and Humanities, Organizational Behavior Studies, and Finance. Graduating 67% of students, Oklahoma alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $42,400.
    About University of Oklahoma...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I-FBS
    Athletic Conference
    Big 12 Conference
    Address
    660 Parrington Oval
    Norman, OK 73069
    Website
    ou.edu

    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

    Acceptance Rate
    74%
    Application Deadline
    February 2
    SAT Range
    1150-1380
    ACT Range
    23-29
    Application Fee
    $40
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    No

    Cost

    Net Price
    $20,003/ 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
    $9,372/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    96%

    Academics

    Professors
    A-
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    18:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
    77%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.168 responses
    60%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.195 responses
    57%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.195 responses

    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      458 Graduates
    • Organizational Behavior Studies
      250 Graduates
    • Finance
      192 Graduates
    • Journalism
      176 Graduates
    • Mining and Petroleum Engineering
      160 Graduates
    • Marketing
      156 Graduates
    • Psychology
      151 Graduates
    • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
      144 Graduates
    • Communications
      136 Graduates
    • Zoology and Entomology
      136 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    19,065Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    2,967
    Undergrads Over 25
    6%
    Pell Grant
    22%
    Varsity Athletes
    3%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 118 responses
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    • Normal
      28%
    • Multi-talented
      22%
    • Generally well-educated very spirited hardworking
      15%
    • Dedicated
      14%
    • Eager
      7%
    • Diverse
      4%
    • Srat
      4%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    —
    Poll
    52%
    of students say that Greek life is pretty big.229 responses
    Poll
    59%
    of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.277 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 125 responses
    Report
    • There's only one Oklahoma.
      53%
    • BOOMER SOONER
      17%
    • Accommodating
      7%
    • A good school that's inhibited by the location
      6%
    • Home sweet 'homa
      5%
    • Comfortable
      3%
    • #OUBOUND
      2%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $51,100/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    67%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    93%
    National
    83%
    86%
    of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.108 responses
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    University of Oklahoma Reviews

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    The University of Oklahoma has a nice campus, and I was satisfied overall with my education. However, the student life is way too centered on greek life, and the diversity of student clubs and activities is poor compared with a school like UT. All of the student organizations at OU are run by Greek life members, so for students that are not in Greek life, I would not recommend it. The school is very expensive to attend out of state and there have been multiple racist incidents at the school just within the last few years. Most of the buildings are nice, but OU recently wasted millions of tuition dollars building upperclassmen dorms that there was 0 demand for, and now the university isn't renewing their lease on the buildings that they JUST built. What a waste of money!
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    I love going to OU! Because I am in greek life, I have met so many amazing people from different backgrounds! Norman is the perfect college town, however I wish there were more healthy food options. During fall semester, everyone's favorite days are football game days. Tailgates are a great weekend activity and a fun environment to meet new people in! The amount of Sooner pride is astounding! The community OU has established is one that cannot be topped. That being said, I would love to see them renovate the freshman dorms and fix the terrible problem they have with parking. It's time for a change. Boomer Sooner!
    I really liked my freshman year OU! You are required to live in the dorms (towers for freshman) and this was the only drawback. The towers are very old and have humidity/mold problems. They have newer housing options but they are expensive. The food in the Caf is awesome! They do a lot trying to get you involved with groups on campus. Definitely attend the orientation offered. Professors were as you would expect, some good, some bad. But that was just Gen Ed stuff. I would definitely recommend OU!