OU Info for Students from Kansas and Missouri

OU information for students from

KANSAS & MISSOURI

OVER 50%

of 2025 incoming OU students

graduated high school outside the

Students from Kansas and Missouri choose OU because of our impeccable quality, ideal

state of Oklahoma.

size (just around 23,000 undergraduate students) and affordability. Known for its academic

450+

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.

students from Kansas and Missouri are

currently enrolled at OU.

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:

EXPLORE OU We’d love to show you our campus!

During your visit, you’ll hear about OU from staff, tour campus with a

St. Joseph 5h 2m; 405.7 mi

Topeka

7h 31m; 515.3 mi 1h 25m (direct)

Kansas City

3h 54m; 313.9 mi

5h; 366 mi 5h 42m; 438.4 mi

2h 45m; 177.1 mi

Dodge City

Additionally, we have a variety of virtual resources, including Zoom

Springfield

information sessions and a 360-degree

3h 56m; 305.5 mi

Joplin

of-the-art facilities. Visit tour.ou.edu to learn more and schedule your tour.

Jefferson City

Wichita

4h 13m; 274 mi

current OU student and see our state-

St. Louis

virtual tour of OU’s campus. Explore

3h; 233.7 mi

our virtual options at go2.ou.edu/ virtual-resources.

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

#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

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.

CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT

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.

Jumpstart your OU career with

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

concurrent/dual enrollment

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

courses! OU offers online classes

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.

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

I have never felt more at home than I did when I found OU. OU has been the place where I have learned the most about myself. I never thought

equivalency table at go2. ou.edu/transfer-credits.

that my life would be changed in the way it has and I credit it all to OU. I have discovered my passions in my degree plan, dreamed new dreams, and made some of the best friends I could have ever asked for.”

CALEB HICKS | OU Class of 2025 Public Relations major from Kansas City, Missouri

MEET YOUR OU REP For your convenience, we have an OU representative dedicated to your area!

Meggie Dye Located in Kansas City (816) 730-0285 mdye@ou.edu

The UNIVERSITY of OKLAHOMA

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