Students

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

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