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University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus

University of Oklahoma

Norman, Oklahoma 73019-3072

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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

Plan Your Visit

77%Acceptance
1239SAT Avg
21,496Students
17:1Student:Faculty
75%Grad Rate
$63,126Earnings 10yr
$17,413Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate76.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1239

Reading & WritingMid: 625
580670
MathMid: 620
560660

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 26
2329

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

67.0%

Median Debt at Grad

$15,500

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

Incident Breakdown (2024)

35

Burglary

7

Aggravated Assault

5

Robbery

12

Motor Vehicle Theft

17

Sex Offenses

1

Arson

43

Drug Arrests

32

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (286)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

89%

Positive

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
10 Years$63,126

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#110
vs 2024
Forbes
#113
vs 2024
Wall Street Journal
#29
vs 2024
Washington Monthly
#205
vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Sooners

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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.

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)

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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