OU BOUND
TEXANS The University of Oklahoma is the one place where it doesn’t matter if your dreams are Texassized — 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.
FROM HERE TO HOME
51%
of 2025 incoming OU
OU is located in Norman, Oklahoma, a college town that welcomes students with a walkable
students graduated high
district, local art and festivals, and countless dining options. Oklahoma City is just a few
school outside of Oklahoma.
miles up Interstate 35, and the OKC Will Rogers International Airport is only 35 minutes from campus.
1 IN 3
Oklahoma City 30 min; 22 mi
students in OU’s 2025 freshman class hail from
Amarillo 4 hrs; 280 mi
the great state of Texas.
40%
Dallas/Ft Worth 3 hrs; 187 mi 1 hr (direct) Lubbock 5 hrs; 341 mi
of OU applications are submitted by students
Austin 5:5 hrs; 372 mi 1:21 hrs (direct)
from Texas.
Waco 4 hrs; 272 mi
San Antonio 7 hrs; 450 mi 3:25 hrs (with layover)
Houston 6.5 hrs; 428 mi 1:26 hrs (direct)
Corpus Christi 8.5 hrs; 589 mi 3:15 hrs (with layover)
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
Do Texas residents get in-state tuition at OU?
Jump start your college career
As a state, tax-supported institution, OU must give preference in tuition pricing to
with OU Concurrent Enrollment,
Oklahoma residents. To help out-of-state students with the cost of attendance, academic
where high school students earn
scholarships that are automatically awarded to qualifying non-resident students have a
college credit by completing OU
higher dollar value.
courses on-campus or online. Learn more at ou.edu/ce.
TRANSFERRING CREDITS See if your dual credits and college courses will transfer and apply to your OU degree at go2.ou.edu/ transfer-credits.
Review the policy and/or apply for in-state classification at go2.ou.edu/residency.
COST TO ATTEND OU
Direct Cost Estimate For Non-Residents Tuition/Fees*
$34,181
Housing & Food**
$16,381
Books & Supplies
$800 $51,362
TOTAL
EXPLORE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
*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.
Visit ou.mymajors.com and answer a few questions to learn which OU majors are right for you!
Here are a few tips on how to get the best financial assistance possible:
1 Submit your OU Application by December 15, OU’s final scholarship admission deadline, to be considered for OU scholarships. The University offers multiple scholarship opportunities to help offset the cost, including academic awards ranging from $20,000 to $68,000 or more. For the fall 2026 incoming class, over 90% of freshmen received a
MEET YOUR OU REP We have OU representatives assigned to every high school and college in Oklahoma. Get in touch with your
scholarship from the Office of Admissions and Recruitment. See non-resident scholarship
Academic scholarships are also available for
opportunities at go2.ou.edu/
incoming transfer students at go2.ou.edu/
scholarships-nonfreshman.
scholarships-nonrestransfer.
OU admissions counselor by visiting go2.ou.edu/rep. You can also contact our office at:
2 Apply for outside scholarships, both locally and nationally, and covering anything from academic achievement to community involvement. Look into opportunities through local banks, chambers of commerce, Rotary clubs, Lion’s clubs, community foundations, sports
(405) 325-2151 (call) (405) 292-4665 (text) admissions@ou.edu @go2ou
The UNIVERSITY of OKLAHOMA
teams, churches, etc.
3 Apply for financial aid with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Completing the FAFSA at fafsa.gov allows you to receive consideration for federal, state, and institutional aid, which include loans, grants, and work study opportunities.
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