OU Info for Out-of-State Students

OU information for

OUT-OF-STATE STUDENTS

Students from all over the nation choose OU because of our impeccable quality, ideal size

OVER 50%

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

state of Oklahoma.

excellence, rich traditions and a strong sense of community, OU provides all the benefits of

of 2025 incoming OU students

graduated high school outside the

a major research institution with the atmosphere of a much smaller institution. Apply today at apply.ou.edu.

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.

Cities with direct flights to OKC:

Number of students attending OU from each state: 1+

25+

50+

Just a few miles up Interstate 35 from OU’s Norman campus, Oklahoma City overflows with opportunity. Whether you are visiting

Atlanta, GA

Minneapolis, MN

Austin, TX

Nashville, TN

Charlotte, NC

New York City, NY

Chicago, IL

Orlando, FL

Dallas, TX

Phoenix, AZ

Destin, FL

Salt Lake City, UT

Denver, CO

San Antonio, TX

Houston, TX

Seattle, WA

Las Vegas, NV

St. Louis, MO

Los Angeles, CA

Tampa, FL

Miami, FL

Washington, D.C.

100+

#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

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.

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.

EXPLORE OU

Here are a couple of tips on how to get the best financial assistance possible: We’d love to show you our campus!

1. Apply for outside scholarships. Apply for scholarships from a variety of organizations.

During your visit, you’ll hear about

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

OU from staff, tour campus with

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

a current OU student, and see our

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.

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

Jump-start your OU career with

*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.

online concurrent/dual enrollment courses! Learn more at ou.edu/ce.

MEET YOUR OU REP

We have OU representatives The best way to describe my OU experience is just through the word “whole.” Before coming to OU, I was filled with anxiety about the future and the stress of being 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

assigned to every U.S. high school and college. Get in touch with your rep by visiting go2. ou.edu/rep. You can also contact our office at:

friends and I had game nights, played on intramural soccer teams, attended late-night study sessions, and went to Friday night swing dancing. The new experiences and the

(405) 325-2151 (call)

community we formed made my heart feel whole. There were no traces of anxiety about

(405) 292-4665 (text)

the future because I was so content living in the moment with those surrounding me.”

ELLIE WOLTHUIS | OU Class of 2026

admissions@ou.edu @go2ou

Political Science and Chinese major from Barrington, New Hampshire

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