The University of Oklahoma (OU) is a public university located in Norman, OK. The university was founded 1890, 17 years before Oklahoma became a state. OU is home to the National Weather Center and the university’s School of Meteorology is the largest such program in the nation, with approximately 250 undergraduate students. The university has won 36 NCAA national championships, which has ranked the Sooners (the nickname for all OU athletic teams) 13th all-time in NCAA team titles.
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| Type | 4-year, Public |
| Size | Large; 21,152 undergraduates |
| Retention Rate | 88% |
| Graduation Rate | 70% |
| Acceptance Rate | 80% |
| Average test scores of admitted students | SAT Range 1130–1320 ACT Composite Range 23–29 |
| Test Optional? | Yes, through Fall 2025 applications |
| Freshman Application Deadlines for Fall | Early Action: November 1 Final Scholarship Admission Deadline: December 15 Regular Decision: February 1 |
| Financial Aid – Average Percent of Need Met | 80% |
| Financial Aid Deadline for Fall | Priority FAFSA Deadline: December 1st |
| Application Fee | $50. OU also offers application fee waivers. Eligibility can be found here. |
| Popular majors | Biology, Psychology, Finance, Health and Exercise Science, Pre-Nursing Studies |
| Housing Requirement | All first-year students must live in the freshman-designated University housing for two semesters. Incoming first-year students who meet one of the eligible exceptions may apply for exemption. |
Key Facts:
- 16:1 student to faculty ratio
- Over 170 academic programs
- Over 400 student organizations
- OU’s
Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication has been ranked No. 2 by the Broad Education Association - Ranked in the Top 15 of Niche’s Colleges with the Best Student Life in America
- NCAA Division I (Big 12)
- Mascot: Sooner Schooner
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