The Gibbs College of Architecture at the University of Oklahoma is committed to developing new knowledge and training high-performing industry professionals to design resilient communities. We imagine a future in which all communities are empowered to maximize their social, economic, and environmental well-being.
20:1
student-to-faculty ratio
100+
companies attended the Gibbs College Career and Internship fair
$64,000+
average salary for 2023-2024 Gibbs Graduates (OU Career Center)
All programs offer optional accelerated master’s programs.
Students who receive degrees from Gibbs College pursue career paths such as:
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You'll learn from award-winning faculty, including Dean Hans Butzer who designed the OKC National Memorial, Dr. Tamera McCuen who co-authored the definitive guide on Building Information Modeling, Dr. Negar Matin who researches smart building technologies, and Dr. Sarah Little who co-edited an internationally recognized handbook on designing public spaces for young people.
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Our students have access to world-class facilities. Gould Hall has a Digital Making Lab with 3D printing and laser-cutting equipment, a Building Information Modeling Lab that supports virtual reality visualization, and a Lighting Design Lab & Materials Resource Library. The 5,000-square-foot Creating-Making Lab has three bays of woodworking areas, laser cutters, CNC routers, 3D printers, and more.
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Our students consistently receive national recognition for their work in planning, design, and construction. Recently, our students won top honors in the U.S. Department of Energy’s international BuildingsNEXT competition and earned first place in the international Associated Schools of Construction student competition.
Breanna Walls
Architecture, Class of 2025
From Mustang, Oklahoma
Gibbs College of Architecture offers a well-rounded education that blends design thinking with real-world application, specifically with its unique Design + Build course. This course guides students from concept to construction, allowing students to build not just a structure, but also a network of connections between the client, construction science and architecture students, and the professors who help guide us along the way.
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