THERE’S ONLY ONE
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.
3 Campuses
31,000+ Students
$416.6M Research Expenditures
170+ Academic
Programs
NEWS
OU Unveils ‘Lead On, University: The Next Phase’ to Position the University for Further Transformative Success and Impact
March 11, 2025
The University of Oklahoma is embarking on a bold and ambitious new chapter with a refresh of its “Lead On, University: The Next Phase” Strategic Plan that builds on the momentum and progress of the last five years while embracing transformative new aspirations to position it for even greater success.
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.
