OKLAHOMA RESIDENTS
On a campus of 23,000 undergraduates, students enjoy all the advantages of being at a flagship, public research institution while also fostering deep connections to the OU Family. Apply today at apply.ou.edu
We’re close to home. You can make easy weekend trips back to your hometown without having to catch a flight, but you also get enough space to figure out who you are during your college journey.
Fall in love with OU’s campus. Tens of thousands of mums each fall and tulips each spring help OU live up to its reputation as a “campus beautiful by day and night.” Schedule a visit at tour.ou.edu to see for yourself.
We’re the whole package (with an in-state price tag). Experience a big-name, SEC school, NCAA Division I sporting events, and a Tier 1 research institution — all while paying in-state tuition.
We’re a family. You don’t have to be a lifelong Sooner fan to fall in love with OU. With 500+ campus organizations and 170+ majors at OU, you’ll discover the OU community and spirit are contagious.
EXPLORE OKLAHOMA CITY
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.
The State of Oklahoma offers Oklahoma seniors a tuition waiver for a maximum of 18 credit hours for their senior year, so this is a great time to get a jump start on your college classes! We offer online classes that have fees waived, which means select online courses are completely FREE for Oklahoma seniors and available at a reduced rate for Oklahoma juniors. We also have summer programs that allow you to experience life as an OU student and earn college credit.
Learn more at ou.edu/ce or email us at ce@ou.edu
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO ATTEND OU?
An OU degree is more affordable now than it was five years ago. Over the last six years, resident freshmen have seen on average a 27% reduction in their net tuition and fees. Plus, scholarships awarded per resident undergraduate per year have increased 40%. We offer a variety of scholarships to help offset the investment in an OU education, including academic awards ranging from $8,000 to $16,000 or more. For the fall 2025 incoming class, over 90% of freshmen received a scholarship from the Office of Admissions and Recruitment.
To see resident scholarship opportunities visit go2.ou.edu/scholarships-resfreshman Academic scholarships are also available for incoming transfer students — learn more at go2. ou.edu/scholarships-restransfer.
There are four main ways to pay for college, and those include:
Awarded to students based on financial need, academic performance and/or talents. 1
SCHOLARSHIPS
GRANTS
Awarded based on need. Eligibility is determined from the FAFSA. 2
Scholarships and grants are considered GIFT AID because they do not have to be repaid.
LOANS
Loans are funds that are borrowed and must be repaid. 3
Here are a couple of tips on how to get the best financial assistance possible:
JOBS
Allow you to earn money while working. 4
Loans and jobs are considered SELF-HELP AID
1. 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. OU's School Code is 003184.
2. Apply for outside scholarships. Check with your high school counselor and local organizations about possible opportunities and visit go2.ou.edu/outside-scholarships
3. Look into Oklahoma’s Promise. Administered by the Oklahoma State Regents, Oklahoma’s Promise offers qualifying Oklahoma residents a scholarship for college tuition. To be considered, you must enroll in the program between eigth grade and December of your Senior year of high school and qualify based on your parents’ or legal guardians’ adjusted gross income and number of dependents. OU also provides additional financial assistance to Oklahoma’s Promise recipients through the Crimson Commitment program. To learn more, visit okhighered.org/okpromise and go2.ou.edu/ crimson-commitment or reach out to your OU Admissions Counselor.
We have OU representatives assigned to every high school and college in Oklahoma. Get in touch with your OU admissions counselor by visiting go2.ou.edu/rep. You can also contact our office at: MEET YOUR OU REP
@go2ou (405) 325-2151 (call)
admissions@ou.edu (405) 292-4665 (text)