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University of Oklahoma

Also known as: OU, Sooners

Public school in Norman, Oklahoma, United States of America

Founded in 1890, OU serves approximately 28,308 students at its Norman campus, offering 174 baccalaureate, 199 master's, and 101 doctoral programs. The university is classified among 'R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity' with over $416 million in research expenditures in 2022. Its Norman campus hosts cultural assets such as the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art and the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History. OU's athletic teams, the Sooners, compete in NCAA Division I Big 12 Conference.

public

research oriented

flagship university

holistic admissions

SAT Scores are optional

This university has a test-optional policy.

OU has adopted a test‑optional policy for all freshman applicants. Submission of SAT (code 6879) or ACT (code 3442) scores is optional and will be reviewed as part of a holistic application process; OU superscores both SAT and ACT results when scores are submitted.

Note: Some programs or scholarships may still recommend or require SAT scores. Always verify the latest admission criteria on the official university website.

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