OU BOUND STUDENTS FROM THE
GREAT LAKES REGION 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.
FROM HERE TO HOME
51%
of 2025 incoming OU students graduated high
school outside of Oklahoma.
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.
7,500+
OU alumni currently reside in the Great
Minneapolis 2h 30m (direct) 11h 19m; 788 mi
Lakes region.
550+
current OU students
Detroit 3h 8m (with layover) Chicago 2h (direct) 12h; 815 mi
are from the Great
Lakes region. St. Louis 1h 30m (direct) 7h 30m; 520 mi
EXPLORE OU
THE SOONER STATE
You just don’t know what you’re
Oklahoma is known for a robust job market, natural wonder, and possibilities in every corner.
missing until you experience OU
Our state’s capital, Oklahoma City, is only a 30-minute drive from Norman and offers the OU
for yourself. Schedule a campus
Family weekend entertainment, affordable living, and abundant career opportunities.
tour at tour.ou.edu, where you’ll meet current students and OU staff and see our state-ofthe-art facilities.
#1
Best big city to live
#7
Job growth across the U.S.
See a 360-degree view of campus at go2.ou.edu/virtual-tour.
Oklahoma City U.S. News & World Report, 2026
Oklahoma U.S. News & World Report, 2026
#1 #9
Lowest cost of living in the U.S.
Oklahoma GOBankingRates, 2026
Most friendly state
Oklahoma World Population Review, 2025
CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT Get a head start on your college career with OU Concurrent Enrollment, where high school students earn college credit by completing OU courses oncampus or online. Learn more at ou.edu/ce.
COST TO ATTEND OU Here are a few tips on how to get the best financial assistance possible:
1 Submit your OU Application by December 15, OU’s final scholarship admission deadline, to be considered for OU scholarships. The University offers multiple scholarship opportunities to help offset the cost, including academic awards ranging from $20,000 to $68,000 or more. For the fall 2026 incoming class, over 90% of freshmen received a scholarship from the Office of Admissions and Recruitment.
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).
EXPLORE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
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.
Visit ou.mymajors.com and answer a few questions to learn which OU majors are right for you!
Direct Cost Estimate For Non-Residents Tuition/Fees*
$34,181
Housing & Food**
$16,381
Books & Supplies TOTAL
$800 $51,362
CONNECT WITH YOUR OU ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR
*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.
Every student has a representative at OU to help you explore academic options and answer your questions.
Scott Hillman Located in Chicago (312) 259-9420 scott.hillman@ou.edu
OU encourages you to explore all it has to offer. With hundreds of organizations and opportunities to develop skills, connect with like-minded peers, and learn from others, the sense of community is palpable. The University of Oklahoma is my place, and I wouldn’t want it any other way. CONNOR STEWART | OU Class of 2026 Human Relations major from Naperville, Illinois
The UNIVERSITY of OKLAHOMA
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