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The University of Oklahoma

THERE’S ONLY ONE

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LEAD ON, UNIVERSITY
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Our renewed Strategic Plan reaffirms our commitment to the highest levels of academic excellence, research innovation, student success, and service to our state and beyond. It strengthens our resolve to push boundaries, unlock our greatest potential and lead with purpose. The future of OU has never been brighter.

THERE’S GREATNESS AHEAD OF YOU

There's Only One Oklahoma

For over 131 years, the University of Oklahoma continues to stand apart as a beacon of diverse thinking and unbound exploration. By channeling the strengths of the many, here one is empowered to work in any way, become anything, and arrive anywhere.

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3 Campuses

31,000+ Students

$416.6M Research Expenditures

170+ Academic
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Endless Possibilities

When you merge tremendous effort with humility, then infuse that with a healthy dose of resilience, the potential to make an impact is limitless.

NEWS

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Impact

University of Oklahoma’s Research Excellence Propels It to Top 100 National Ranking Among U.S. Medical Institutions

February 23, 2026

The University of Oklahoma Health Campus was recently recognized for its increased momentum in advancing discoveries that change lives, achieving the state’s first Top 100 national ranking based on funding from the National Institutes of Health, according to the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research. The ranking—the highest in OU’s history and in the state—solidifies the University’s position as the state’s leading driver of health-related research.

Research

The University of Oklahoma is a comprehensive research university, located on three campuses in Norman, Oklahoma City and Tulsa. OU is designated by the Carnegie Foundation as a Highest Research Activity institution, placing it in the highest tier of comprehensive research universities in the nation.

125+ Countries Represented

400+ Student Organizations

Campus Life & Community

With over 400 organizations and events to explore, it’s an unrivaled chance to expand your world. At the University of Oklahoma, you have innumerable resources, as well as a shared determination of 30,000 others, to find your calling. Our nationally ranked athletics program, while an anchor of the university, is another outstanding facet of a vibrant campus life. 

Oklahoma

The Sooner State is elevated by its populous attitude, where opportunity is supported by a nurturing, spirited, and driven community. In the city of Norman, located 30 minutes south of Oklahoma City, our flagship university flourishes. It’s a vibrant, progressive college town, merged with a diverse, business-forward culture.

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