UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA NORMAN CAMPUS (University of Oklahoma)
- 660 Parrington Oval
- Norman, OK 73019
- OPEID College Code: 00318400
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- General Phone: (405) 325-0311
- President: David L. Boren
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research & Professional
- Local Area: Small Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 25,881
- College Alias: University of Oklahoma
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The University of Oklahoma (OU) Norman Campus is ranked number one among public universities in the nation for its number of National Merit Scholars, and is in the top five public universities in terms of its number of Rhodes Scholars. And, OU is ranked in the top 10 public universities in the nation by the Princeton review for its overall academic excellence and cost for students.
OU boasts a faculty of international stature, with more than 500 endowed faculty professors and chairs. OU has a popular Faculty-in-Residence program, wherein faculty members and their families live in each of the OU residence halls, fostering faculty-student interaction.
The University of Tulsa has several successful research programs, including its genomics, health sciences, nanosciences, weather, education, and applied social research programs. Several new buildings have been constructed to support and develop these and other academic programs at OU's three campuses, including its Norman Campus. The campus is known for its beautifully manicured grounds, with flowers and landscaping, serene park-like settings, fountains and Prairie Gothic architecture.
History
Thanks to a 40-acre campus donated by Oklahoma residents for the University of Oklahoma, the university was founded in 1890. It opened in 1895 with four faculty members and 100 students enrolled.
Academics
The academic calendar for the University of Oklahoma follows the semester format, with fall and spring semesters and a summer session or "intersession" that is divided into "blocks."
Colleges and Schools
The University of Oklahoma has different colleges on its three campuses: its Norman Campus, Tulsa Campus and Health Sciences Center.
The Norman Campus colleges are:
- College of Architecture
- College of Arts and Sciences
- College of Atmospheric & Geographic Sciences
- Michael F. Price College of Business
- Mewbourne College of Earth and Energy
- Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education
- College of Engineering
- Weitzenhoffer Family College of Fine Arts
- Graduate College
- Joe C. and Carole Kerr McClendon Honors College
- College of International Studies
- Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication
- College of Law
- College of Liberal Studies
- University Outreach College of Continuing Education
- Reserve Officers Training Corps
- University College
Student Life
There are more than 400 student clubs and organizations on the OU campus, focusing on a wide range of interests. If students do not find a club that matches their interests, they can register to start their own. There are diverse communities at OU with wide-ranging interests and backgrounds, so students are likely to find a group that engages them. There are also many local chapters of national fraternities and sororities, with an active Greek Life on campus.
The OU Campus Activities Council (CAC) organizes myriad activities on campus throughout the year. Students are encouraged to get involved in a planning committee for one of these events, or simply to participate and enjoy campus life.
The OU's Fred Jones Museum of Art is a top art museum in the nation, housing excellent art collections for students and the public to enjoy. The Sam Noble Museum of Natural History also has excellent exhibits. The OU Bizzell Memorial Library has many important collections, including a book handwritten by Galileo.
Traditions
The OU school colors are crimson and white.
The nickname for the University of Oklahoma's athletics teams is "Sooners." The term "Sooners" is a historical reference to some of the land "Boomers" or settlers who came to the Oklahoma Territory to make a claim for unassigned, free land in the late 1880s. The area of Norman, Oklahoma was one region of the territory available for claims. One rule to rightfully claim a lot of land stipulated that all participants were to initiate their claim on the same date or at the same time. Those who tried to stake a claim too soon were called "Sooners." Over time, the term "Sooner" also came to mean a person who was progressive, energetic, ambitious, and prosperous - a go-getter.
Athletics
The University of Oklahoma "Sooners" athletics teams compete in many intercollegiate sports, including:
Men's Sports:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Wrestling
Women's Sports:
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Satellite Campuses
The University of Oklahoma's primary campus is its Norman Campus in Norman, Oklahoma. It has two satellite campuses: Its UO Tulsa Schusterman Center in Tulsa, and its UO Health Sciences Center in Oklahoma City.
Community Life
The city of Norman is a charming college town with many restaurants, sidewalk cafes, music venues, boutiques for shopping, art and theatre, festivals, bed and breakfast inns, a zoo, hiking and riding trails, and more.
The University of Oklahoma has many reciprocal projects and initiatives with local businesses and agencies.
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Navy Air Force
- Website
- www.ou.edu
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Research Universities (High Research Activity)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Comprehensive Doctoral (No Medical/Veterinary)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential
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- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.ou.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $40.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $40.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Required
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 5,061 | 5,630 | 10,691 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 3,791 (75%) | 4,512 (80%) | 8,303 (78%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 1,815 (48%) | 1,945 (43%) | 3,760 (45%) |
| Number | Percent (%) | |
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| SAT ® Exam | 1,523 | 41% |
| ACT ® Exam | 3,249 | 86% |
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 510 | 640 |
| SAT ® Math | 530 | 660 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 23 | 29 |
| ACT ® English | 22 | 29 |
| ACT ® Math | 22 | 28 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: University of Oklahoma Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 82%
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 45% | 26% | 47% | 67% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,167 | $4,060 | $3,721 | $4,101 |
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 3.6% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| Number in Default | 176 | 152 | 150 |
| Number in Repayment | 4,846 | 5,098 | 7,247 |
| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
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| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $7,483 | $7,423 | $6,507 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $7,483 | $7,423 | $6,507 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $17,464 | $17,404 | $15,621 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,016 | $958 | $953 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,598 | $7,376 | $7,058 |
| Other Expenses | $3,693 | $3,498 | $4,538 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $19,790 | $19,255 | $19,056 |
| In-State | $19,790 | $19,255 | $19,056 |
| Out of State | $29,771 | $29,236 | $28,170 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $8,499 | $8,381 | $7,460 |
| In-State | $8,499 | $8,381 | $7,460 |
| Out of State | $18,480 | $18,362 | $16,574 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $8,499 | $8,381 | $7,460 |
| In-State | $8,499 | $8,381 | $7,460 |
| Out of State | $18,480 | $18,362 | $16,574 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 25,881 Undergraduate: 19,566 Graduate: 6,315
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 12,851 Female: 13,030
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 9,726 Female: 9,840
- Graduate Gender Male: 3,125 Female: 3,190
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 19,159 Part-Time: 6,722
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 17,132 Part-Time: 2,434
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,027 Part-Time: 4,288
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 1,518 | 6% |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | - | - |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | - | - |
| Unknown | - | - |
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 96 | 0.4% |
| Ages 18-19 | 5,781 | 22% |
| Ages 20-21 | 6,758 | 26% |
| Ages 22-24 | 5,537 | 21% |
| Ages 25-29 | 3,434 | 13% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,712 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 950 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 1,074 | 4% |
| Ages 50-65 | 515 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 24 | 0.09% |
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 5,575 | 5,093 | 482 |
| Faculty Status | 1,712 | 1,434 | 278 |
| Tenured Faculty | 712 | 711 | 1 |
| Graduate Assistants | 1,876 | - | 1,876 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,644 | 1,367 | 277 |
| Primarily Instruction | 474 | 240 | 234 |
| Primarily Research | 268 | 225 | 43 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 288 | 284 | 4 |
| Other Professionals | 1,746 | 1,696 | 50 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 1,897 | 1,746 | 151 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 928 | 813 | 115 |
| Skilled Crafts | 255 | 254 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 477 | 470 | 7 |
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $76,421 (1,031) | $83,788 (674) | $62,512 (357) |
| Professor | $109,225 (323) | $112,050 (271) | $94,501 (52) |
| Associate Professor | $73,440 (287) | $75,688 (180) | $69,657 (107) |
| Assistant Professor | $62,283 (264) | $63,630 (151) | $60,484 (113) |
| Instructor | $35,475 (100) | $37,707 (42) | $33,859 (58) |
| Lecturer | $42,852 (57) | $43,057 (30) | $42,623 (27) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $123,588 (111) | $127,365 (80) | $113,839 (31) |
| Professor | $143,618 (62) | $143,842 (48) | $142,850 (14) |
| Associate Professor | $110,062 (33) | $114,519 (21) | $102,262 (12) |
| Assistant Professor | $75,932 (14) | $81,108 (10) | $62,992 (4) |
| Instructor | $59,410 (2) | $68,820 (1) | $50,000 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $78,821 (1,142) | $85,955 (754) | $64,959 (388) |
| Professor | $110,559 (385) | $112,899 (319) | $99,248 (66) |
| Associate Professor | $75,153 (320) | $77,570 (201) | $71,070 (119) |
| Assistant Professor | $62,275 (278) | $63,800 (161) | $60,178 (117) |
| Instructor | $35,733 (102) | $38,139 (43) | $33,979 (59) |
| Lecturer | $42,852 (57) | $43,057 (30) | $42,623 (27) |
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| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $7,713,954 | $4,290,238 | $3,423,716 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 56% | 44% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 704 | 364 | 340 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 544 | 295 | 249 |
| Baseball | 35 | 35 | - |
| Basketball | 28 | 17 | 11 |
| All Track Combined | 284 | 122 | 162 |
| Football | 115 | 115 | - |
| Golf | 22 | 13 | 9 |
| Gymnastics | 36 | 20 | 16 |
| Rowing | 65 | - | 65 |
| Soccer | 30 | - | 30 |
| Softball | 23 | - | 23 |
| Tennis | 18 | 8 | 10 |
| Volleyball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Wrestling | 34 | 34 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $830,488 | $226,648 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $160,731 | $69,096 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 77 | 40 | 37 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| All Track Combined | 16 | 8 | 8 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 14 | 7 | 7 |
| Football | 12 | 12 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 11 | 11 | - |
| Golf | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Gymnastics | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Rowing | 7 | - | 7 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | - | 6 |
| Soccer | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Softball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Tennis | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Wrestling | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 82%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 42%
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 64% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 60% |
| Female | 69% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 73% |
| American Indian | 55% |
| Black | 51% |
| Asian | 65% |
| Hispanic | 58% |
| White | 66% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 29% |
| 5 Years | 56% |
| 6 Years | 63% |
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
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| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 16 | 2 |
| Liquor Related | 8 | 6 |
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 22 | 6 |
| Liquor Related | 71 | 38 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 2 |
| Burglary | 15 | 10 |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 2 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 33 | 36 |
| Vehicle Theft | 8 | 11 |
| Arson | 1 | - |
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