OU BOUND STUDENTS FROM
CALIFORNIA
The University of Oklahoma is the one place where it doesn’t matter how big your dreams are — you can achieve them here. Because of our longstanding tradition of excellence both on and off the field, you will have everything needed to thrive: the resources of a major research institution, a campus that becomes your home away from home, and a community of 25,000 undergraduate students who stand beside you on the edge of greatness. Come see what one can do. Apply at apply.ou.edu.
OVER 50%
of 2025 incoming OU students
graduated high school outside the state of Oklahoma.
FROM HERE TO HOME OU is located in Norman, Oklahoma, a college town that welcomes students with a walkable district, local art and festivals, and countless dining options. Oklahoma City is just a few miles up Interstate 35, and the OKC Will Rogers International Airport is only 35 minutes from campus.
California is the third-most represented state at OU! Scholarships and Oklahoma’s lower cost of living often make OU’s
Sacramento 4h 30 m (with layover)
out-of-state cost of attendance the same or lower than in-state cost of attendance in California.
ZERO
San Francisco 3h 15 m (with layover)
impacted programs at OU, which means you can
Los Angeles 2h 50 m (direct)
get into your classes and graduate on time regardless of your major.
Orange County 4h 20 m (with layover) San Diego 4h 5 m (with layover)
THE SOONER STATE EXPLORE OU You just don’t know what you’re missing until you experience OU
Oklahoma is known for a robust job market, natural wonder, and possibilities in every corner. Our state’s capital, Oklahoma City, is only a 30-minute drive from Norman and offers the OU Family weekend entertainment, affordable living, and abundant career opportunities.
for yourself. Schedule a campus tour at tour.ou.edu, where you’ll meet current students and OU staff and see our state-of-
#1
Best big city to live
#7
Job growth across the U.S.
Oklahoma City U.S. News & World Report, 2026
#1
Lowest cost of living in the U.S.
Oklahoma GOBankingRates, 2026
the-art facilities. See a 360-degree view of campus at go2.ou.edu/virtual-tour.
Oklahoma U.S. News & World Report, 2026
#9
Most friendly state
Oklahoma World Population Review, 2025
CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT
COST TO ATTEND OU Here are a few tips on how to get the best financial assistance possible:
Get a head start on your college career with OU Concurrent
1 Submit your OU Application by December 15, OU’s final scholarship admission
Enrollment, where high school
deadline, to be considered for OU scholarships. The University offers multiple scholarship
students earn college credit by
opportunities to help offset the cost, including academic awards ranging from $20,000
completing OU courses on-
to $68,000 or more. For the fall 2026 incoming class, over 90% of freshmen received a
campus or online. Learn more at
scholarship from the Office of Admissions and Recruitment.
ou.edu/ce.
TRANSFERRING CREDITS
See non-resident scholarship
Academic scholarships are also available for
opportunities at go2.ou.edu/
incoming transfer students at go2.ou.edu/
scholarships-nonresfreshman.
scholarships-nonrestransfer.
See if your dual credits and
2 Apply for outside scholarships, both locally and nationally, and covering anything from
college courses will transfer
academic achievement to community involvement. Look into opportunities through local
and apply to your OU degree at
banks, chambers of commerce, Rotary clubs, Lion’s clubs, community foundations, sports
go2.ou.edu/transfer-credits.
teams, churches, etc.
3 Apply for financial aid with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Completing the FAFSA at fafsa.gov allows you to receive consideration for federal, state, and institutional aid, which include loans, grants, and work study opportunities.
CONNECT WITH YOUR OU ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR
Direct Cost Estimate For Non-Residents Tuition/Fees*
$34,181
Housing & Food**
$16,381
Every student has a representative
Books & Supplies
at OU to help you explore academic
TOTAL
$800 $51,362
options and answer your questions.
*This estimate includes 30 credit hours, per hour fees, departmental program and tech fees. A number of public institutions report annual cost based on minimum fulltime enrollment (24 credit hours). Mandatory fees include: semester fees, academic facility and life safety, special event, activity, assessment, network connectivity, student facility, library, security services, transit, health, cultural, records and academic advising fees. Students can check ou.edu/go2/npc to access our net price calculator. All costs are based on 202627 estimates and are subject to change. **These costs reflect the estimated average for incoming firstyear students living on campus. For other housing options cost estimates, please visit ou.edu/admissions/costs.
Amanda Marsh Located in San Diego (858) 230-4070 baker@ou.edu
The idea of attending college, especially one out-of-state, can be overwhelming and filled with a lot of unknowns. I felt this exact way. However, I can confidently say that I
Swayde Watson
found my home away from home at OU. From the professors and advisors to the students
Located in Sacramento (916) 396-6209 scw@ou.edu
and peers, OU is a place where everyone is connected and a part of the Sooner family. I am so grateful to have met amazing people from all over the United States — and even some from back home — and it just goes to show anyone can find their place here.” GIGI TANNER | OU Class of 2026 Sports Business major from Orange County, California
The UNIVERSITY of OKLAHOMA
The University of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity institution (ou.edu/eoo). Printed by OU Printing Services and authorized by OU Admissions & Recruitment. 1,400 copies have been prepared at a cost of XXX to the taxpayers of Oklahoma. Updated July 2026.