OU INFORMATION FOR CALIFORNIA STUDENTS
Students from California choose OU because of our impeccable quality, ideal size (just around 22,000 undergraduate students) and affordability. Known for its academic excellence, rich traditions and a strong sense of community, OU provides all the benefits of a major research institution with the atmosphere of a much smaller institution. Apply today at apply.ou.edu
LOCATION
The University of Oklahoma is located in Norman, Oklahoma, just 30 minutes south of Oklahoma City and 35 minutes from the Will Rogers World Airport. See the flight time from your area to OKC:
Just a few miles up Interstate 35 from OU’s Norman campus, Oklahoma City overflows with opportunity. Whether you are visiting our state’s largest city for the weekend or starting your career, OKC delivers with diverse arts and entertainment, a strong job market and industry success. Explore more of what OKC offers at go2.ou.edu/okc.
Roughly half of 2024 incoming OU students graduated high school outside the state of Oklahoma. 50%
California is the thirdmost represented state at OU! On average, three in four California applicants are admitted to OU. #3
40%
The average cost of living in Norman is 40% lower than the average cost of living in California. Scholarships often make out-ofstate cost of attendance at OU the same or lower than in-state cost of attendance in California.
impacted programs at OU, which means you can get into your classes and graduate on time regardless of your major.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO ATTEND OU?
Direct Cost Estimate For Non-Residents
Tuition/Fees*
Housing & Food**
Books & Supplies
TOTAL
$32,163
$15,383
$800
$48,346
OU Scholarship Opportunities: We offer a variety of scholarships to help offset the investment in an OU education, including academic awards ranging from $20,000 to $64,000 or more. For the fall 2024 incoming class, over 90% of freshmen received a scholarship from the Office of Admissions and Recruitment. To see non-resident scholarship opportunities, scan the QR code or visit go2.ou.edu/scholarships-nonresfreshman.
Academic scholarships are also available for incoming transfer students. Learn more at go2.ou.edu/scholarships-nonrestransfer.
Here are a couple of tips on how to get the best financial assistance possible:
1. Apply for outside scholarships. Apply for scholarships from a variety of organizations. Look into opportunities through local banks, chambers of commerce, Rotary clubs, Lion’s clubs, community foundations, sports teams, churches, etc.
2. Submit the FAFSA. Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at fafsa.gov. Completing the FAFSA allows you to receive consideration for state and federal financial aid, including loans, grants and work study opportunities.
*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 full-time 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 2024-25 estimates and are subject to change. **These costs reflect the estimated average for incoming first-year students living on campus. For other housing options cost estimates, please visit ou.edu/admissions/costs.
EXPLORE OU
We’d love to show you our campus! During your visit, you’ll hear about OU from staff, tour campus with a current OU student, and see our state-of-theart facilities. Visit tour.ou.edu to learn more and schedule your tour.
Jump-start your OU career with online concurrent/dual enrollment courses! Learn more at ou.edu/ce.
The idea of attending college, especially one out-of-state, can be overwhelming, scary, and filled with a lot of unknowns. I felt this exact way. However, I can confidently say that I found my home away from home here at the University of Oklahoma. From the professors and advisors to the students and peers, OU is a place where everyone is connected and a part of the Sooner family. I am beyond blessed to have found such a community here at OU, and 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
From: Orange County, California
Major: Sports Business
For your convenience, we have two OU representatives located in California!
Amanda Marsh
Located in San Diego (858) 230-4070
baker@ou.edu
Swayde Watson
Located in Sacramento (916) 396-6209
scw@ou.edu
International students: intladmissions@ou.edu
Transfer students: transfer@ou.edu