Getting in
For Fall 2025, 29,195 first-year students applied to OU, 22,660 were admitted and 6,229 enrolled: an acceptance rate of 77.6%.
Source: OU Common Data Set 2025-2026, section C (opens in a new tab), section C1. Read Oct 1, 2026.
By residency, first-year applicants, Fall 2025
| Applicants | Applied | Admitted | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-state | 6,694 | 5,083 | 75.9% |
| Out-of-state | 20,948 | 16,828 | 80.3% |
| International | 1,553 | 749 | 48.2% |
Source: OU Common Data Set 2025-2026, section C (opens in a new tab), section C1, residency table. Read Oct 1, 2026.
By school or major. OU's Common Data Set reports one first-year acceptance rate for the whole university, with no rate by college or major.
Source: OU Common Data Set 2025-2026, section C (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Early action. OU has no early decision plan. Its early action plan closes November 1, is not binding and does not stop you applying early elsewhere; decisions are released on a rolling basis. The Common Data Set does not report how many applied or were admitted early, so it gives no early acceptance rate.
Source: OU Common Data Set 2025-2026, section C (opens in a new tab), sections C21 and C22. Read Oct 1, 2026.
Programs with extra requirements
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
You apply to OU, not to a college. The performing arts schools ask for more:
- Dance, Drama, Music and Musical Theatre. Admission to OU plus a separate application to the school and an audition. The visual arts majors in the same college do not list an audition.
Source: OU Admissions, Weitzenhoffer Family College of Fine Arts (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Majors
191 majors across 11 schools. Every bachelor's degree major in OU's official 2026-2027 General Catalog for the Norman campus, grouped by the college that offers it, with the degree it leads to. Minors, certificates, combined bachelor's and master's programs and graduate programs are left out.
Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture5
- Architecture, Four+ Year Program (B. Arch.)
- Architecture, Three+ Year Program (B. in Arch. St.)
- Construction Science (B.S.)
- Environmental Design (B.S.)
- Interior Design (B.I.D.)
Source: OU 2026-2027 General Catalog, Academic Majors (linked from the Registrar's Catalog page) (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences75
- African and African-American Studies (B.A.)
- Anthropology (B.A.)
- Asian Studies (B.A.)
- Astronomy (B.S.)
- Astrophysics (B.S.)
- Biochemistry (B.S.)
- Biology: Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology (B.S.)
- Biology: Integrative Biological Systems (B.S.)
- Biology: Microbiology (B.S.)
- Biology: Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology (B.S.)
- Chemical Biosciences (B.S.)
- Chemistry (Professional) (B.S.)
- Chemistry and Biochemistry (Standard Option) (B.S.)
- Classics: Classical Archaeology (B.A.)
- Classics: Classical Languages (B.A.)
- Classics: Classical Studies (B.A.)
- Classics: Latin (B.A.)
- Communication (B.A.)
- Community Health (B.A.)
- Community Health (B.S.)
- Economics (B.A.)
- English: Literary & Cultural Studies (B.A.)
- English: Writing (B.A.)
- European Studies (B.A.)
- European Studies: Russian & East European (B.A.)
- Film & Media Studies (B.A.)
- Global Energy, Environment, and Resources (B.A.)
- Health & Exercise Science (B.S.)
- Health, Medicine, and Society (B.A.)
- History of Science, Technology, and Medicine (B.A.)
- History (B.A.)
- Human Health & Biology (B.S.)
- Human Relations (B.A.)
- Information Science and Technology (B.S.)
- Information Studies (B.A.)
- International Development (B.A.)
- International Security Studies (B.A.)
- International Studies (B.A.)
- Japanese (B.A.)
- Judaic Studies (B.A.)
- Latin American Studies (B.A.)
- Latinx Studies (B.A.)
- Letters (Standard) (B.A.)
- Letters: Constitutional Studies (B.A.)
- Linguistics (B.A.)
- Mathematics (Professional Option) (B.S.)
- Mathematics (Standard Option) (B.A.)
- Microbiology (Standard) (B.S.)
- Microbiology (Standard): Biotechnology (B.S.)
- Middle Eastern Studies (B.A.)
- Native American Studies (B.A.)
- Philosophy (B.A.)
- Physics (Professional) (B. Phys.)
- Physics (Standard) (B.S.)
- Planned Program (B.A.)
- Planned Program (B.S.)
- Political Science (B.A.)
- Political Science: Elections and Campaign Management (B.A.)
- Political Science: Law and Policy (B.A.)
- Psychology (Professional) (B.S.)
- Psychology (Standard) (B.A.)
- Public and Nonprofit Administration (B.A.)
- Public Health (B.P.H.)
- Religious Studies (B.A.)
- Russian (B.A.)
- Social Work (B.A.)
- Sociology - Criminology Option (B.A.)
- Sociology - General Option (B.A.)
- Spanish (B.A.)
- Women's & Gender Studies (B.A.)
- World Languages and Cultures: Arabic (B.A.)
- World Languages and Cultures: Chinese (B.A.)
- World Languages and Cultures: French (B.A.)
- World Languages and Cultures: German (B.A.)
- World Languages and Cultures: Italian (B.A.)
Source: OU 2026-2027 General Catalog, Academic Majors (linked from the Registrar's Catalog page) (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences9
- Aviation: Air Traffic Management Track (B.S.)
- Aviation: Aviation Management - Non-Flying Track (B.S.)
- Aviation: Aviation Management Track (B.S.)
- Aviation: Professional Pilot - Airplane Track (B.S.)
- Aviation: Professional Pilot - Helicopter Track (B.S.)
- Environmental Studies (B.A.)
- Environmental Systems and Sustainability (B.S.)
- Geospatial Science (B.S.)
- Meteorology (B.S.)
Source: OU 2026-2027 General Catalog, Academic Majors (linked from the Registrar's Catalog page) (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Michael F. Price College of Business12
- Accounting (B.B.A.)
- Economics (B.B.A.)
- Energy Management (B.B.A.)
- Entrepreneurship and Venture Management (B.B.A.)
- Finance (B.B.A.)
- Healthcare Business (B.B.A.)
- International Business (B.B.A.)
- Management Information Systems (B.B.A.)
- Management (B.B.A.)
- Marketing (B.B.A.)
- Sports Business (B.B.A.)
- Supply Chain Management (B.B.A.)
Source: OU 2026-2027 General Catalog, Academic Majors (linked from the Registrar's Catalog page) (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Mewbourne College of Earth and Energy7
- Environmental Geology (B.S.)
- GeoEnergy Engineering (B.S.)
- Geology (B.S.)
- Geophysics (B.S.)
- Paleontology (B.S.)
- Petroleum Engineering (B.S.)
- Petroleum Geology (B.S.)
Source: OU 2026-2027 General Catalog, Academic Majors (linked from the Registrar's Catalog page) (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education16
- Early Childhood Education (B.Ed.)
- Early Childhood Education: Birth through Third Grade (Tulsa) (B.Ed.)
- Elementary Education (B.Ed.)
- Language Arts Education (B.S.)
- Mathematics Education (B.S.)
- Science Education: Biological Sciences (B.S.)
- Science Education: Chemistry (B.S.)
- Science Education: Earth Science (B.S.)
- Science Education: Physical Science (B.S.)
- Science Education: Physics (B.S.)
- Social Studies Education (B.S.)
- Special Education (B.S.)
- World Language Education: French (B.S.)
- World Language Education: German (B.S.)
- World Language Education: Latin (B.S.)
- World Language Education: Spanish (B.S.)
Source: OU 2026-2027 General Catalog, Academic Majors (linked from the Registrar's Catalog page) (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Gallogly College of Engineering25
- Aerospace Engineering (B.S.)
- Applied Artificial Intelligence (B.S.)
- Architectural Engineering (B.S.)
- Biomedical Engineering (B.S.)
- Chemical Engineering (Standard) (B.S.)
- Chemical Engineering - Bioengineering Option (B.S.)
- Chemical Engineering - Pre-Medical Option (B.S.)
- Chemical Engineering - Sustainability Option (B.S.)
- Civil Engineering (B.S.)
- Computer Engineering (B.S.)
- Computer Science (B.S.)
- Cybersecurity (B.S.)
- Digital Manufacturing (B.S.)
- Electrical Engineering (B.S.)
- Engineering Analytics (B.S.)
- Engineering Physics (B.S.)
- Environmental Engineering (B.S.)
- Environmental Science (B.S.)
- Healthcare Information Systems (B.S.)
- Industrial and Systems Engineering - Analytics Option (B.S.)
- Industrial and Systems Engineering - Pre-Medicine Option (B.S.)
- Industrial and Systems Engineering (B.S.)
- Mechanical Engineering (Standard) (B.S.)
- Mechanical Engineering - Premedical Option (B.S.)
- Software Development & Integration (B.S.)
Source: OU 2026-2027 General Catalog, Academic Majors (linked from the Registrar's Catalog page) (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Weitzenhoffer Family College of Fine Arts25
Dance, Drama, Music and Musical Theatre majors need a separate application to the school and an audition, on top of admission to OU.
Source: OU Admissions, Weitzenhoffer Family College of Fine Arts (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
- Art History (B.A.)
- Art (B.A.)
- Art, Technology & Culture (B.F.A.)
- Ballet Pedagogy (B.F.A.)
- Ballet Performance (B.F.A.)
- Composition (B.Mus.)
- Instrumental Music Education (B.M.Ed.)
- Modern Dance Performance (B.F.A.)
- Music (B.A.)
- Music (B.M.A.)
- Music: Instrumental Jazz (B.A.)
- Musical Theatre Performance (B.F.A.)
- Organ (B.Mus.)
- Piano (B.Mus.)
- Studio Arts (B.F.A.)
- Theatre: Acting Emphasis (B.F.A.)
- Theatre: Costume Design Emphasis (B.F.A)
- Theatre: Dramaturgy Emphasis (B.F.A.)
- Theatre: Lighting Design Emphasis (B.F.A.)
- Theatre: Scenic Design Emphasis (B.F.A.)
- Theatre: Sound Design Emphasis (B.F.A.)
- Theatre: Stage Management Emphasis (B.F.A.)
- Visual Communication (B.F.A.)
- Vocal Music Education (B.M.Ed.)
- Voice (B.Mus.)
Source: OU 2026-2027 General Catalog, Academic Majors (linked from the Registrar's Catalog page) (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication5
- Creative Media Production (B.S.)
- Journalism Advertising (B.S.)
- Journalism (B.S.)
- Professional Writing (B.S.)
- Public Relations (B.S.)
Source: OU 2026-2027 General Catalog, Academic Majors (linked from the Registrar's Catalog page) (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Professional and Continuing Studies10
- Criminal Justice (Online) (B.S.)
- Integrative Studies (B.S.)
- Interdisciplinary Studies: Aerospace & Defense Management (B.S.)
- Interdisciplinary Studies: Business Administration (B.S.)
- Interdisciplinary Studies: Construction Management (B.S.)
- Interdisciplinary Studies: Criminal Justice Leadership (B.S.)
- Interdisciplinary Studies: Healthcare Management (B.S.)
- Interdisciplinary Studies: Learning and Education Studies (B.S.)
- Interdisciplinary Studies: Organizational Leadership (B.S.)
- Organizational Leadership (B.S.)
Source: OU 2026-2027 General Catalog, Academic Majors (linked from the Registrar's Catalog page) (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Academic Affairs (Multidisciplinary Studies)2
- Multidisciplinary Studies (B.A.)
- Multidisciplinary Studies (B.S.)
Source: OU 2026-2027 General Catalog, Academic Majors (linked from the Registrar's Catalog page) (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Deadlines for Fall 2027
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
| Plan | Apply by | Decision | Binding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early action | November 1 | not published | No |
| Final scholarship admission deadline | December 15 | not published | No |
| Final admission deadline | February 1 | not published | No |
The application opens August 1. OU does not publish decision dates; it says you should hear by mail within four weeks of a complete file, if not sooner. You can update ACT, SAT or CLT scores through April 30, and the enrollment deposit is due May 1.
Source: OU Admissions, Freshman Admissions (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Early action at OU is not binding, and it is not restrictive: you may apply early to other colleges too.
Source: OU Common Data Set 2025-2026, section C (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Testing
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
OU is test-optional. On the application you choose whether your ACT, SAT or CLT scores are used; if you choose to use them, they are considered in the review, and OU superscores the ACT and the SAT. You may self-report scores, verified before you enroll. Without a score, you take placement exams before enrolling.
Source: OU Admissions, Test Scores in Admissions Decisions (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
The Common Data Set also marks the SAT or ACT as not required for fall 2027 applicants, but considered if submitted, with scores due by April 30.
Source: OU Common Data Set 2025-2026, section C (opens in a new tab), section C8. Read Oct 1, 2026.
Applying next year?
For students applying in fall 2027, entering fall 2028
Not announced yet. When we checked OU's admission pages on October 1, 2026, we found no announced changes for fall 2028 entry. The deadlines and rules above are for fall 2027 entry.
Source: OU Admissions, Test Scores in Admissions Decisions (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Cost, and what families paid after aid
The published cost of a year at OU, 2026-2027:
| Item | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,532 | $24,210 |
| Required fees | $9,971 | $9,971 |
| Food and housing (on campus) | $16,381 | $16,381 |
| Books and supplies | $800 | $800 |
| Transportation | $1,728 | $1,728 |
| Personal expenses | $5,665 | $5,665 |
| Total | $40,077 | $58,755 |
For a full-time undergraduate living on campus, fall and spring. OU's own totals are $68 higher because they add average loan fees.
Source: OU Student Financial Center, Cost of Attendance (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Average net price per year, by family income, 2023-24:
| Family income | Paid after grants |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $10,509 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $10,602 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $14,536 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $19,342 |
| Over $110,000 | $20,986 |
| All incomes | $15,300 |
What first-year, full-time, in-state students who received federal aid paid after grants and scholarships, by family income, in 2023-24, the latest year the Department of Education publishes. Your own price comes from OU's aid offer.
Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Similar schools
Chosen for how close each is to University of Oklahoma on acceptance rate, public or private, location and majors offered.
Oklahoma State UniversityStillwater, OK · Public73.7% admitted$17,447 average net price
University of HoustonHouston, TX · Public75.8% admitted$14,276 average net price
University of North TexasDenton, TX · Public70.9% admitted$15,649 average net price
University of ArkansasFayetteville, AR · Public73.9% admitted$18,209 average net price
Texas Tech UniversityLubbock, TX · Public69.1% admitted$19,070 average net price
Admitted: each school's latest first-year acceptance rate, so the year can differ from school to school; each school's page names its year and source. Average net price: what federal aid recipients paid per year after grants, 2023-24, and the in-state figure for a public university.