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OKLAHOMANS 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.
49%
of 2025 incoming OU students graduated high
school in Oklahoma.
Close to home Being in-state means you will have access to your hometown and supporters without the need to catch a flight. You can stay connected to what matters most while also discovering new opportunities, connections, and campus experiences. Campus beautiful by day and night For more than 70 years, visitors are captivated by the thousands of mums and tulips
OU officially joined
planted each fall in the South Oval gardens. This annual tradition is what makes our 3,500-
the Southeastern
acre campus so breathtaking. Schedule a visit at tour.ou.edu to see for yourself.
Conference in 2024. The OU Family Whether you’re the first in your family to attend OU or a fifth-generation Sooner, you join a legacy 136 years in the making. With over 500 campus organizations, 170+ degree paths, and abundant on-campus resources, we are confident you’ll find your home away from home here at OU.
CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT AT OU
The whole package with an in-state tuition Experience the excitement that comes with belonging to an SEC school, attending NCAA Division I sporting events, and completing research at a Tier 1 research institution.
The State of Oklahoma offers Oklahoma seniors a tuition waiver for up to 18 credit hours
THE SOONER STATE
and Oklahoma juniors for up to
Oklahoma is known for a robust job market, natural wonder, and possibilities in every corner.
9 credit hours, making it a great
Our state’s capital, Oklahoma City, is only a 30-minute drive from Norman and offers the OU
time to get a jumpstart on your
Family weekend entertainment, affordable living, and abundant career opportunities.
college classes! OU offers online classes that have fees waived, which means select online courses are completely FREE for Oklahoma juniors and seniors.
Learn more at ou.edu/ce or email us at ce@ou.edu.
#1
Best big city to live
#7
Job growth across the U.S.
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
COST TO ATTEND OU | There are four main ways to pay for college, and those include:
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SCHOLARSHIPS
GRANTS
LOANS
JOBS
are awarded based on financial
are awarded based on
are borrowed
allow you to
need, academic performance,
financial need. Eligibility is
that must
earn money
and/or talents.
determined from the FAFSA.
be repaid.
while working.
Scholarships and grants are considered GIFT AID
Loans and jobs are considered
and do not need to be repaid.
SELF-HELP AID.
An OU degree is more affordable now than it was seven years ago. Because student aid has increased faster than tuition, the average amount a resident freshman pays out of pocket or through loans has dropped by 20%. Plus, OU has increased need-based aid by 39%, and annual undergraduate scholarship support has grown by 38%. In fact, more than 90% of the fall 2026
Direct Cost Estimate For Oklahoma Residents
incoming class received a scholarship from the Office of Admissions and Recruitment, with
Tuition/Fees*
$15,503
academic awards ranging from $8,000 to $16,000 or more.
Housing & Food**
$16,381
Books & Supplies
$800
To see resident scholarship opportunities visit go2.ou.edu/scholarships-resfreshman. Academic scholarships are also available for incoming transfer students — learn more at
TOTAL
$32,684
go2.ou.edu/scholarships-restransfer. *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 2026-27 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.
MEET YOUR OU REP
Tips on how to get the best financial assistance possible:
We have OU representatives assigned
1. Submit the FAFSA. Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at
to every high school and college in
fafsa.gov. Completing the FAFSA allows you to receive consideration for state and federal
Oklahoma. Get in touch with your
financial aid, including loans, grants and work study opportunities. OU's School Code is 003184.
OU admissions counselor by visiting go2.ou.edu/rep. You can also
2. Apply for outside scholarships. Check with your high school counselor and local
contact our office at:
organizations about possible opportunities and visit go2.ou.edu/outside-scholarships.
(405) 325-2151 (call) (405) 292-4665 (text) admissions@ou.edu @go2ou
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 eighth 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.
The UNIVERSITY of OKLAHOMA
The University of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity institution (ou.edu/eoo). Printed by OU Printing Services and authorized by OU Admissions & Recruitment. 1,400 copies have been prepared at a cost of XXX to the taxpayers of Oklahoma. Updated July 2026.