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Oklahoma at a Glance

Location:
Norman, OK
Control:
Public
In-State Tuition:
$7,864
Out-of-State Tuition:
$17,464
Room & Board:
$7,826
Average Financial Aid:
$9,811
Full-Time Undergrads:
17,023
Part-Time Undergrads:
2,833
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School Website:
www.ou.edu
Admissions Website:
www.ou.edu
Financial Aid Website:
www.financialaid.ou.edu
Application Deadline:
April 1
Acceptance Rate:
85 %
Admission Difficulty:
Very Easy
Average SAT Scores:
1040–1310
Average ACT Scores:
23–29

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Most Popular Majors

  • Social Sciences & Liberal Arts
  • Business
  • Social Sciences
  • Human Resources
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The majority of students were very satisfied with their time spent at OU. They feel that the small town of Norman offers a true college experience, along with the ability to give back to the community. Most feel that people in Norman are genuinely friendly and, for the most part, down to earth. The academics at OU are strong, and, generally speaking, the professors are understanding and qualified.

Although there are some aspects that could use improvement, like parking, OU offers many great perks that make up for the minor inconveniences. OU has a strong athletic tradition, and the facilities available to students and athletes alike are top-of-the-line. There are numerous things to do, depending on what or with whom you care to do them with. Ultimately, what makes OU such a great place was different for every student, which only proves that OU truly does have something for everybody.

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Transportation at University of Oklahoma

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International Business

2.3
C

Transportation? Hah.

CART is the OU's local transport system, and it actually works well enough, though it only runs in the immediate area around the school. OU students ride for free, and it does alleviate a bit of the painful parking situation in terms of daily commutes for class (if you're less than a mile or two away). Public transit in Oklahoma, however, on the whole, is a joke. Without a taxi or a friend to pick you up, you won't be able to get out of the airport, let alone all the way to Norman. Word of advice: if you're coming to OU, bring a car.

Feb 03, 2012

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Greek Life at University of Oklahoma

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International Business

3.5
B

Pervasive

Greek students are everywhere; that is, one of the few ways to meet people is through the Greek system, as the University puts 0 effort into it otherwise. That said, there are lots of good people in the Greek system; there are as many stereotypical characters floating around as well. It is a big deal at OU, and someone not wanting to become involved in Greek life should expect an uphill battle in the social scene, as the Greek system constitutes the majority of the social scene at OU. That said, don't expect to hear about it; Greeks tend to hang out with other Greeks.

Feb 03, 2012

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Campus Dining at University of Oklahoma

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3.1
B-

A Wide Variety That Often Lacks Quality

Simply put, the University's meal system is a scam. It's only a way to guarantee you spend your money on campus; it saves you nothing. Your only options are a proportional split between meals, and meal points (i.e., 300 points, 10 meals a week, or 600 points, 6 meals a week, etc.). The problem is that only the Couch Restaurants, at the far south end of campus away from academic buildings, takes meals before 2:30 PM. At the Union, all of the restaurants are points-only until 2:30, and even then, while it costs $10 cash to get into the Couch Restaurants, a meal exchange only gives $7. While the Restaurants themselves have plenty of variety, the quality is mediocre, and you'll quickly notice that most, if not all, of the food is frozen shortly before it is served. Expect large quantities of food, but don't expect it to be good. At the Union, Chik-Fil-A and Quiznos give a nice break from the rest of the mediocre on-campus dining, but your best bet is to head to Campus Corner, and hit Pita-Pit.

Feb 03, 2012

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