OU BOUND STUDENTS FROM
OUT-OF-STATE 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 24,000 undergraduate students who stand beside you on the edge of greatness. Come see what one can do. Apply at apply.ou.edu.
LOCATION
OVER 50%
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. Cities with direct flights to OKC: Atlanta, GA
Minneapolis, MN
Austin, TX
Nashville, TN
Charlotte, NC
New York City, NY
OU officially joined
Chicago, IL
Orlando, FL
the Southeastern
Dallas, TX
Phoenix, AZ
Conference in 2024.
Denver, CO
Salt Lake City, UT
Destin, FL
San Antonio, TX
Houston, TX
Seattle, WA
Las Vegas, NV
St. Louis, MO
Los Angeles, CA
Tampa, FL
Miami, FL
Washington, D.C.
Number of students attending OU from each state: 1+
25+
50+
100+
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
COST TO ATTEND OU
Jump start your college career
to help offset the investment in an OU education, including academic
with OU Concurrent Enrollment,
awards ranging from $20,000 to $68,000 or more. For the fall 2026
where high school students earn
incoming class, over 90% of freshmen received a scholarship from the
college credit by completing OU
Office of Admissions and Recruitment. To see non-resident scholarship
courses on-campus or online.
opportunities visit go2.ou.edu/scholarships-nonresfreshman.
OU Scholarship Opportunities: We offer a variety of scholarships
Learn more at ou.edu/ce. Academic scholarships are also available for incoming transfer students. Learn more at go2.ou.edu/scholarships-nonrestransfer.
TRANSFERRING CREDITS See if your dual credits and college courses will transfer and apply to your OU degree at go2.ou.edu/ transfer-credits.
Direct Cost Estimate For Non-Residents Tuition/Fees*
$34,181
Housing & Food**
$16,381
Books & Supplies
$800
TOTAL
EXPLORE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
$51,362
*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.
Here are a couple of tips on how to get the best financial assistance possible:
Visit ou.mymajors.com and answer a few questions to learn which OU majors are right for you!
1 Apply for outside scholarships. Apply for scholarships from a variety of organizations. Look into opportunities through local banks, chambers of commerce, Rotary clubs, Lion’s clubs, community foundations, sports teams, churches, etc.
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 federal, state, and institutional aid, which include loans, grants, and work study opportunities.
MEET YOUR OU REP We have OU representatives assigned to every high school and college in
The best way to describe my OU experience is just through the word “whole.”
Oklahoma. Get in touch with your
Before coming to OU, I was filled with anxiety about the future and the stress of being
OU admissions counselor by visiting go2.ou.edu/rep. You can also contact our office at:
1,600 miles from home. After my first week on campus, my anxiety subsided. My new friends, the new food options, and my incredible classes all helped fill the hole I had in my chest when I thought about the future. As the semester progressed, my friends and I had game nights, played on intramural soccer teams, attended late-night study sessions, and
(405) 325-2151 (call)
went to Friday night swing dancing. The new experiences and the community we formed
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made my heart feel whole. There were no traces of anxiety about the future because I was
admissions@ou.edu @go2ou
so content living in the moment with those surrounding me.” ELLIE WOLTHUIS | OU Class of 2026 From: Barrington, New Hampshire Major: Political Science, Chinese
The UNIVERSITY of OKLAHOMA
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