History
Founded in 1890, the University of Oklahoma is a public research university located in Norman, Oklahoma just 20 mins.
Education
The mission of the University of Oklahoma is to provide the best possible educational experience for our students through excellence in teaching, research and creative activity, and service to the state and society.
Research
The University of Oklahoma-Norman is a comprehensive research university classified by the Carnegie Foundation in the highest tier of research universities in the nation (R1: Doctoral Universities—highest research activity). Our research enterprise features award-winning and nationally- and internationally-recognized faculty, multidisciplinary research centers, scholarly publications, and acclaimed performances at venues throughout the world. The university's south research campus is notable for fostering partnerships between academic programs and governmental and private industries.
Career
The University of Oklahoma Career Services is a one-stop shop dedicated to helping students and alumni with career preparation. From career fairs to personalized advising and everything in-between, Career Services exists to help get you hired - Sooner. We are committed to helping students begin their academic career with their professional goals in mind.
Student services
- In addition to a wide variety of online resources, our team offers many services to students, alumni, faculty, and employers
- Handshake
- Workshops & Events
- Career Advising
- Mock Interviews
- Career Fairs
- On-Campus Interviews
Housing services
The Sooner Family embodies compassion, honesty, fairness, and civility. No matter your interests, with over 400 organizations, amazing campus events, incredible athletics programs, and Sooners from all backgrounds, there's something here for you.
Library services
My Library is a feature on the libraries' website that allows you to build a customizes list of resources such as databases or research guides. You must be logged into the website to access this feature.
ICT services
The ITC is an advisory body consisting of faculty, staff, students, and administrators that deals with the use of computing, networking, telecommunications, and similar technologies on the Norman campus of the University of Oklahoma. The aim of the ITC is to help facilitate the use of information technology that will advance the University's goals of teaching, research, and service.
Medical services
In the United States, health insurance coverage isn't just a good idea - it's a necessity. Medical care is extremely expensive. A medical emergency, sudden illness, or serious accident could end the educational dreams of an uninsured person and cause financial devastation for the student and his or her family.
Campus life
The Sooner Family embodies compassion, honesty, fairness, and civility. No matter your interests, with over 400 organizations, amazing campus events, incredible athletics programs, and Sooners from all backgrounds, there's something here for you. Our main campus is very walkable and we take a lot of pride in its beauty. We're also part of a close-knit community in Norman, OK and only 20 minutes away from a growing Oklahoma City.
Sports facilities
The University of Oklahoma Athletics Department inspires champions today and prepares leaders for tomorrow by providing an excellent environment to enable student-athletes to achieve their highest academic, athletic and personal aspirations.
Accreditation
The University of Oklahoma is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
University of Oklahoma Overview
University of Oklahoma Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Top 9.1% United States
Top 8.2% Worldwide
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
Academic Ranking of World Universities
401
By Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Climbed 100 places compared to 2024
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
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| 701 | 501 | 401 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Best Global Universities Rankings
528
By U.S. News & World Report
Dropped 25 places compared to 2025
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
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| 461 | 503 | 528 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
QS World University Rankings
664
By TopUniversities
Climbed 37 places compared to 2025
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend QS World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
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| 641 | 701 | 664 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
University of Oklahoma Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
United States Country
Norman City
#2 Branch Campus
United States Country
Oklahoma City City
University of Oklahoma Student Reviews & Awards
4.5
Based on 30 reviews
- 5 Star 15 Reviews
- 4 Star 14 Reviews
- 3 Star 1 Review
- 2 Star 0 Reviews
- 1 Star 0 Reviews
How Students Rated This University
- Student Teacher Interaction 4.6
- Student Diversity 4.1
- Quality of Student Life 4.4
- Career Development 4.0
Great tool for navigating school choice
Great and inspiring. A platform for development and great connection
Most sustainable campus in Colombia
The Campus is gorgeous and the most sustainable in the country. I enjoyed being there and the buildings are modern and nice. The sense of community among students and faculty further enhances the overall experience.
Ad Student
OU is a good University to attend but very expensive. I have been attending OU for five years, it would have been easy to graduate in four (I took a gap year). The dorms are overpriced and not very nice. I didn't like that I was required to stay in them the first year. They do have plenty of student resources! You have career services to help you with job interviews and resumes and more personal services like help with domestic abuse and sexual assault. The campus is pretty safe, but I wouldn't say the same for the city
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Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2025
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2025. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 7 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
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Student Teacher InteractionHow helpful were your teachers?
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Student DiversityHow diverse was the atmosphere at your university?
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Quality of Student LifeHow was your everyday life?
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Career DevelopmentDid the university provide support for your career development?