University of Oklahoma (OU)

Founded in 1890, the University of Oklahoma was actually established 17 years prior to Oklahoma’s statehood. So, while this venerable institution is, of course, dedicated to the success of its students, the university has always focused on contribu nts, the university has always focused on contributing to the advancement of the entire state. This mindset is reflected in our official mission: The mission of the University of Oklahoma is to provide the best possible educational experience for our students through excellence in teaching, research and creative activity, and service to the state and society. The University of Oklahoma is the state’s flagship university. OU is a major, public Research university that gives students the feel of a private college atmosphere. This is a storied institution, and our stories continue to span every aspect of student life imaginable – across three campuses that are full of curiosity, vigor and undying spirit. OU students are surrounded by opportunities to gain valuable, real-world experiences that make their OU degree worth the investment. Thanks to OU's Career Center, a strong alumni network and educators with industry connections, students are in good hands to find opportunities for success. The University of Oklahoma (OU) is a public research university in Norman, Oklahoma, United States. Founded in 1890, it had existed in Oklahoma Territory near Indian Territory for 17 years before the two territories became the state of Oklahoma. In Fall, the university had a large student enrollment, with most students attending its main campus in Norman. Employing nearly 4,000 faculty members, the university offers a wide variety of academic programs at both undergraduate and graduate levels. The university is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity," with significant research expenditures across its three campuses. Its Norman campus has two prominent museums, the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, specializing in French Impressionism and Native American artwork, and the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History, specializing in the natural history of Oklahoma. The University of Oklahoma has won numerous team national championships, ranking high in NCAA team titles. OU also ranks highly in the number of NCAA Academic All-Americans with many athletes honored. The women's softball team has won the national championship multiple times, and the gymnastics teams have won several national championships, with the men's team winning many in recent years. Since the 1932 Summer Olympics, Sooners have made numerous appearances at the Olympics and collected numerous medals in total. ...view more