GREAT LAKES REGION
Students from the Great Lakes region 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
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 travel time from your area to OKC:
Minneapolis
2h 30m (direct) 11h 19m; 788 mi
St. Louis
1h 30m (direct) 7h 30m; 520 mi
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 varied arts and entertainment, a strong job market and industry success. Explore more of what OKC offers at go2.ou.edu/okc .
Chicago
2h (direct) 12h; 815 mi
Detroit
3h 8m (with layover)
OVER 50%
of 2025 incoming OU students graduated high school outside the state of Oklahoma.
7,500+
OU alumni currently reside in the Great Lakes region.
500+
students from the Great Lakes region are currently enrolled at OU.
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-the-art facilities.
Visit tour.ou.edu to learn more and schedule your tour, or visit go2.ou.edu/virtual-tour to check out a 360-degree view of OU’s campus.
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Job creation across the country
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO ATTEND OU?
Direct Cost Estimate
For Non-Residents
Tuition/Fees*
Housing & Food**
Books & Supplies
TOTAL
$33,255
$15,798
$800
$49,853
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 $68,000 or more. For the fall 2025 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 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.
CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT
Jumpstart your OU career with concurrent/dual enrollment courses! OU offers online classes and test-optional admissions for concurrent classes. Get more information and begin your application at ou.edu/ce.
WILL MY CREDITS TRANSFER?
To review how your dual credit and other college courses may transfer to OU, see our transfer equivalency table at go2. ou.edu/transfer-credits.
OU welcomed me with open arms my entire time here. As a naturally introverted person moving far away from home, it was hard for me to open myself to experiences outside of my comfort zone. However, once I found different communities with whom I felt comfortable sharing different elements of my personality, I found myself trying new things and meeting new people. Meeting people in classes encouraged me to get involved during in-class discussions and forming important relationships with professors. Meeting people outside of class showed me where my true interests lie and what my strongest passions were. OU has such a large community that finding your people is easy.”
IVY JEFFRIES | OU Class of 2024
Meteorology major from Farmington Hills, Michigan
of OKLAHOMA
YOUR OU REP
For your convenience, we have an OU representative dedicated to your area! Scott Hillman Located in Chicago (312) 259-9420 scott.hillman@ou.edu