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