University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
University of Oklahoma
Norman, Oklahoma 73019-3072
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — major research university
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus is a public institution in Norman with particular strength in business and engineering. With an average SAT of 1239, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A large campus of 21.5K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
75% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $63,126 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $17,413.
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Varsity Sports — Sooners
History & Fun Facts
- •Oklahoma's admission into the union in 1907 led to the renaming of the Norman Territorial University as the University of Oklahoma.
- •The university's first president ordered the planting of trees before the construction of the first campus building because he "could not visualize a treeless university seat.
- •The university's first president, David Ross Boyd, arrived in Norman in August 1892, and the first students enrolled that year.
- •The university established a School of Pharmacy in 1893 because of the territory's high demand for pharmacists.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1239
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
67.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$15,500
Programs (286)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
89%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
152
Peer Average
240
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from OK state average + suburban adjustment