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.
CAN DO
There's Only One... It’s more than a hand gesture or rally cry — it’s a statement of potential. It’s you, ready to be challenged, shaped, and seen. It’s this place, where excellence turns into action and opportunity meets purpose. Choosing One means becoming part of something bigger — a community that defies doubt, proves the value of education, and shows the world what determination can do. One is powerful. One is future-proof.
Come see What ONE Can Do.
3 Campuses
36,500+ Students
$470M+ Research Expenditures
170+ Academic
Programs
NEWS
Researchers Identify Mechanism for Body Weight-Reducing Hormone
April 01, 2026
New research from University of Oklahoma researchers, published in Cell Reports, reveals that a hormone that reverses obesity in mice appears to work by signaling to a brain region involved in metabolism and appetite regulation, the same area targeted by the popular GLP-1 drugs.
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.
