The University of Oklahoma's $2.1 billion enterprise represents one of Oklahoma's greatest assets. Our impact is changing the lives of all Oklahomans, through scholarship, research and more.
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For over 131 years, the University of Oklahoma continues to stand apart as a beacon of diverse thinking and unbound exploration. By channeling the strengths of the many, here one is empowered to work in any way, become anything, and arrive anywhere.
August 19, 2024
The University of Oklahoma officially welcomed its largest freshman class in the school’s 134-year history, representing the largest class in the state’s history and the most Oklahoma residents of any other incoming class at the university.
The University of Oklahoma is a comprehensive research university, located on three campuses in Norman, Oklahoma City and Tulsa. OU is designated by the Carnegie Foundation as a Highest Research Activity institution, placing it in the highest tier of comprehensive research universities in the nation.
With over 400 organizations and events to explore, it’s an unrivaled chance to expand your world. At the University of Oklahoma, you have innumerable resources, as well as a shared determination of 30,000 others, to find your calling. Our nationally ranked athletics program, while an anchor of the university, is another outstanding facet of a vibrant campus life.
The Sooner State is elevated by its populous attitude, where opportunity is supported by a nurturing, spirited, and driven community. In the city of Norman, located 30 minutes south of Oklahoma City, our flagship university flourishes. It’s a vibrant, progressive college town, merged with a diverse, business-forward culture.