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NORMAN, OKLA. – The University of Oklahoma Michael F. Price College of Business ranked among the top 10% of national undergraduate business programs in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Colleges rankings.
The OU Price College of Business now ranks No. 33 in the nation in undergraduate business programs among public universities, up 17 spots overall from last year. Price College is the top-ranked business school in Oklahoma and among the top 50 public business schools nationwide.
Its entrepreneurship program was ranked No. 14 among public universities and the international business program ranked No. 12 among the same group.
“Our 17-point climb in this ranking is a testament to the top-quality education that our students continue to receive in the Price College of Business, not just in the classroom, but also outside it, including leadership opportunities, study abroad programs, case competitions, hands-on exercises and entrepreneurial experiences,” said Laku Chidambaram, Interim Dean and Michael F. Price Chair in Business, Price College of Business. “Our faculty and staff are laser-focused on student success and support every student in the program, whatever their needs or goals. In short, whatever a student’s passion, there is a pathway to success at Price.”
U.S. News & World Report evaluated nearly 1,500 four-year bachelor’s degree-granting institutions on 17 ranking factors, including graduation rates, first-year retention rates, borrower debt, financial aid offered and more.
The University of Oklahoma remains the No. 1 university in the state in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Colleges rankings, and is ranked among the top 30% of universities nationwide. OU’s best value ranking climbed four spots this year – signifying the university’s continued commitment to providing an affordable and accessible education.
The complete 2025 Best Colleges Rankings by U.S. News & World Report’s are available at usnews.com/best-colleges.
About the University of Oklahoma
Founded in 1890, the University of Oklahoma is a public research university located in Norman, Oklahoma. As the state’s flagship university, OU serves the educational, cultural, economic and health care needs of the state, region and nation. For more information about the university, visit www.ou.edu.
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