OU Info for California Students

OU information for

CALIFORNIA STUDENTS

DID YOU KNOW?

Students from California choose OU because of our impeccable quality, ideal size (just around 23,000 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.

OVER 50%

of 2025 incoming OU students

graduated high school outside the state of Oklahoma.

California is the third-most

LOCATION

represented state at OU! On

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:

average, three in four California applicants are admitted to OU. The average cost of living in Norman is 40% lower than the average cost of living in California.

Scholarships often make out-of-

Sacramento 4h 30 m (with layover)

state cost of attendance at OU the same or lower than in-state cost of attendance in California.

San Francisco 3h 15 m (with layover)

ZERO

impacted programs at OU, which means you can

get into your classes and graduate

Los Angeles 2h 50 m (direct)

on time regardless of your major.

Orange County 4h 20 m (with layover) San Diego 4h 5 m (with layover)

Just a few miles up Interstate 35 from OU’s Norman campus, Oklahoma City overflows with opportunity.

Whether you are visiting our state’s

#1

#2

#9

#9

Best big city to live

Lowest cost of living in the country

Cities with the best street art collections

Job creation across the country

GOBanking Rates, 2025

USA Today, 2024

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024

largest city for the weekend or starting your career, OKC delivers with varied arts and entertainment, a strong job market and industry success. Explore more of what OKC offers at go2.ou.edu/okc.

U.S. News & World Report, 2025

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO ATTEND OU? OU Scholarship Opportunities: We offer a variety of scholarships to Direct Cost Estimate

help offset the investment in an OU education, including academic awards

For Non-Residents

ranging from $20,000 to $68,000 or more. For the fall 2025 incoming class,

Tuition/Fees*

$33,255

Housing & Food**

$15,798

Books & Supplies

$800

TOTAL

$49,853

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.

EXPLORE OU

Here are a couple of tips on how to get the best financial assistance possible: We’d love to show you our campus!

1. Apply for outside scholarships. Apply for scholarships from a variety of organizations.

During your visit, you’ll hear about

Look into opportunities through local banks, chambers of commerce, Rotary clubs, Lion’s

OU from staff, tour campus with

clubs, community foundations, sports teams, churches, etc.

a current OU student, and see our

2. Submit the FAFSA. Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at

state-of-the-art facilities.

fafsa.gov. Completing the FAFSA allows you to receive consideration for state and federal

Visit tour.ou.edu to learn more

financial aid, including loans, grants and work study opportunities.

and schedule your tour, or visit go2.ou.edu/virtual-tour for a

*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 2025-26 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.

360-degree view of OU’s campus.

MEET YOUR OU REP

For your convenience, we have two OU representatives located in California.

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

Amanda Marsh Located in San Diego (858) 230-4070 baker@ou.edu

everyone is connected and a part of the Sooner family. I am beyond blessed to have found

Swayde Watson

such a community here at OU, and I am so grateful to have met amazing people from all over

Located in Sacramento (916) 396-6209 scw@ou.edu

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

International students: intladmissions@ou.edu Transfer students: transfer@ou.edu

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