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University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus

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Start: 2026-04-16T10:00:00
Location: University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus

University of Oklahoma

Norman, Oklahoma 73019-3072

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Business-focusedLarge campusSuburbanGreek lifeSports culture

Known for business — major research university

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus is a public institution in Norman with particular strength in business and engineering. With an average SAT of 1239, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 21.5K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

75% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $63,126 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $17,413.

Established

1890

Motto

Latin: Civi et Reipublicae

Mascot

Sooner Schooner

Type

Public research university

Division

Division I

Campus Visits

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77%Acceptance

1239SAT Avg

21,496Students

17:1Student:Faculty

75%Grad Rate

$63,126Earnings 10yr

$17,413Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Launches New Data Science Minor

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate76.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1239

Reading & WritingMid: 625

580670

MathMid: 620

560660

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 26

2329

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

76.5%

Trend

SAT Avg

1239

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$9,595

Tuition (out-of-state)$26,665

Room & Board$13,310

Books & Supplies$800

Total Cost of Attendance$28,833

Average Net Price$17,413

Median Debt at Graduation$20,654

Monthly Payment (10yr)$219

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$12,555

$30–48K$13,730

$48–75K$17,551

$75–110K$21,593

$110K+$23,842

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$17,413

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6700.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,500

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

152

Peer Average

240

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

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Programs (286)

Student Life

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Student Body

Undergrads

21,496

Gender Split

51% / 49%

Women / Men

First Generation

28%

Pell Grant Recipients

24%

Race & Ethnicity

White 57%

Black 5%

Hispanic 14%

Asian 7%

Two+ 10%

Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate75.3%

Freshman Retention88.9%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$52,216

8 Years$57,099

10 Years$63,126

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women

$53,600

Men

$70,300

Rankings

U.S. News

#110

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Forbes

#113

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Wall Street Journal

#29

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Washington Monthly

#205

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More About This School

Varsity Sports — Sooners

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Rankings

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History & Fun Facts

•Oklahoma's admission into the union in 1907 led to the renaming of the Norman Territorial University as the University of Oklahoma.
•The university's first president ordered the planting of trees before the construction of the first campus building because he "could not visualize a treeless university seat.
•The university's first president, David Ross Boyd, arrived in Norman in August 1892, and the first students enrolled that year.
•The university established a School of Pharmacy in 1893 because of the territory's high demand for pharmacists.
•Three years later, the university awarded its first degree to a pharmaceutical chemist.

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Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

89Low

Estimated from OK state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Dallaspop. 1.3M

172 mi(298 min)

Kansas Citypop. 500K

312 mi(541 min)

Austinpop. 960K

342 mi(593 min)

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Getting There

Nearest Airports

OKC Oklahoma City15 mi

DFW Dallas-Fort Worth161 mi

MCI Kansas City320 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1497 mi · ~43h 15m drive

New York, NY1328 mi · ~38h 22m drive

Hartford, CT1408 mi · ~40h 41m drive

Providence, RI1473 mi · ~42h 33m drive

Albany, NY1367 mi · ~39h 29m drive

Syracuse, NY1259 mi · ~36h 22m drive

Rochester, NY1192 mi · ~34h 26m drive

Buffalo, NY1125 mi · ~32h 30m drive

Philadelphia, PA1259 mi · ~36h 22m drive

Pittsburgh, PA1016 mi · ~29h 21m drive

Harrisburg, PA1173 mi · ~33h 53m drive

Newark, NJ1319 mi · ~38h 6m drive

Washington, DC1151 mi · ~33h 15m drive

Baltimore, MD1177 mi · ~34h drive

Atlanta, GA750 mi · ~21h 40m drive

Charlotte, NC936 mi · ~27h 2m drive

Raleigh, NC1057 mi · ~30h 32m drive

Miami, FL1214 mi · ~35h 4m drive

Orlando, FL1047 mi · ~30h 15m drive

Tampa, FL1013 mi · ~29h 16m drive

Nashville, TN602 mi · ~17h 23m drive

New Orleans, LA562 mi · ~16h 14m drive

Richmond, VA1122 mi · ~32h 25m drive

Chicago, IL702 mi · ~20h 17m drive

Detroit, MI917 mi · ~26h 29m drive

Minneapolis, MN710 mi · ~20h 31m drive

St. Louis, MO464 mi · ~13h 24m drive

Kansas City, MO312 mi · ~9h 1m drive

Indianapolis, IN694 mi · ~20h 3m drive

Columbus, OH855 mi · ~24h 42m drive

Cleveland, OH956 mi · ~27h 37m drive

Milwaukee, WI743 mi · ~21h 28m drive

Dallas, TX172 mi · ~4h 58m drive

Houston, TX395 mi · ~11h 25m drive

Austin, TX342 mi · ~9h 53m drive

San Antonio, TX404 mi · ~11h 40m drive

Los Angeles, CA1183 mi · ~34h 11m drive

San Francisco, CA1394 mi · ~40h 16m drive

San Diego, CA1141 mi · ~32h 58m drive

Seattle, WA1537 mi · ~44h 24m drive

Portland, OR1498 mi · ~43h 17m drive

Denver, CO518 mi · ~14h 58m drive

Phoenix, AZ843 mi · ~24h 21m drive

Salt Lake City, UT874 mi · ~25h 15m drive

Honolulu, HI3743 mi · ~108h 8m drive

Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

Schedule with department directly

2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

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$100-180/night

< 5 mi

Airport Transit

Oklahoma City (OKC)15 miles

Rental car

23 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

30 min$18-30

Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW)161 miles

Rental car

242 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

322 min$193-322

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SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award