The University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK · Public
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The University of Oklahoma admitted 76.6% of applicants university-wide (19,069 of 24,893).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 76.6% | 19,069 | 24,893 |
| In-state | 75.6% | 4,896 | 6,476 |
| Out-of-state | 80.3% | 13,671 | 17,024 |
| International applicants | 36.0% | 502 | 1,393 |
| Men | 74.2% | 8,017 | 10,811 |
| Women | 78.5% | 11,052 | 14,082 |
Also offers Early Action (closes Nov 1) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 19,069 admitted students, 5,593 enrolled (29.3% yield).
The University of Oklahoma U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1160–1320
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 23–29
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.25–3.99
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
The University of Oklahoma U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $46,807/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $27,377 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $19,430 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $46,807/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $10,509 |
| $30k–48k | $10,602 |
| $48k–75k | $14,536 |
| $75k–110k | $19,342 |
| Over $110k | $20,986 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Academic Achievement Scholarship — Varies, up to $12,000 per year (Automatic)
- Distinguished Scholars — Full tuition and $5,000 annual stipend (Full Tuition)
- National Merit Scholarship — Full tuition, mandatory fees, and $5,000 annual stipend (Full Tuition)
- Presidential Leadership Class — Full tuition and $5,000 annual stipend (Full Tuition)
- University of Oklahoma Need-Based Grant — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- International Freshman Academic Scholarship — Up to $10,000 per year (International Aid)
- International Transfer Scholarship — Up to $5,000 per year (International Aid)
- Academic Achievement Scholarship — Varies, up to $12,000 per year (Automatic)
- Distinguished Scholars — Full tuition and $5,000 annual stipend (Full Tuition)
- Presidential Leadership Class — Full tuition and $5,000 annual stipend (Full Tuition)
The University of Oklahoma U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- OU Application, Common Application, or Apply Coalition with Scoir
- Official High School Transcript
- ACT, SAT, or CLT Scores (optional)
- Letters of Recommendation (recommended)
- AP or CLEP Test Scores (optional)
- Application Essay
- Application fee
International applicants
- OU Application, Common Application, or Apply Coalition with Scoir
- Official High School Transcript
- ACT, SAT, or CLT Scores (optional)
- Letters of Recommendation (recommended)
- AP or CLEP Test Scores (optional)
- Application Essay
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
The University of Oklahoma · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
The Common App personal essay is required (one of 7 shared prompts), plus 3 college-specific supplements:
- The University of Oklahoma believes strongly in educating leaders of communities in Oklahoma, as well as across the country and the world. Please share your leadership experiences and why they are important to you. (Please answer in 650 words or less.)650 words · Optional
- <br>The University of Oklahoma is home to a vibrant, diverse and compassionate University community that is often referred to as “the OU family.” Please describe your cultural and community service activities and why you chose to participate in them. (Please answer in 650 words or less.)650 words · Optional
- <b>You have selected an academic major that offers additional scholarship opportunities for incoming freshmen.<br><br></b> What is your career area of interest, and why do you have a desire to work in this particular field? (Please answer in 650 words or less.)650 words · Optional
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Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $63,126
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 75.3%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 90%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $20,654
- At graduation
The University of Oklahoma · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #110
- Forbes: #96
- Niche: #90
- QS: #664
Deadlines
- 2026-11-01Early Action — Non-binding early round
- 2027-02-01Regular Decision — Standard deadline
The University of Oklahoma U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C21–C22 · 2023
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (29%), Engineering (10%), Psychology (6%).
Student–faculty ratio: 18:1 · 41% of class sections have under 20 students.
The University of Oklahoma U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.