University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,788

0% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$21,836

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

3.35%

Default Rate

2020 Acceptance Rate

83.4%

15,451 Applicants

2020 Enrolled Students

27,772

78.6% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

72.1%

2,776 Graduates

About

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus is a higher education institution located in Cleveland County, OK. In 2020, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus were General Psychology (289 degrees awarded), Zoology (214 degrees), and General Finance (205 degrees).

In 2020, 7,400 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus. 52.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 47.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (4,411 degrees), 6.7 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (658 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus is $4,788, which is $−23,775 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,563).

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Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus is $4,788, which is $−23,775 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,563).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,836.

In 2020, 75% of undergraduate students attending University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 35% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,788

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus was $4,788. The cost of tuition at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus is $−23,775 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,563).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$21,836

2020 Value

0.147%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,836. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus grew by 0.147%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,994

Room and Board

$667

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus was of $10,994 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $667. The cost of room and board did not change between 2019 and 2020. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

75%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

35%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

75% of undergraduate students at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a growth of 5.63% with respect to 2019, when 71% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

3.35%

2018 Default Rate

169

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus was 3.35%, which represents 169 out of the 5040 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus received 15,451 undergraduate applications in 2020, which represents a 1.42% annual decline. Out of those 15,451 applicants, 12,883 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 83.4% acceptance rate.

There were 27,772 students enrolled at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus in 2020, and 41% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus has an overall enrollment yield of 34.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

83.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2020

12,883

Accepted Out of 15,451

In 2020, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus was 83.4% (12,883 admissions from 15,451 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2019, which was 80.4%. Between 2019 and 2020, the number of applicants declined by −1.42%, while admissions grew by 2.22%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus (in red) with that of other similar universities.

SAT Scores

41%

Submission Percentage

1,803

Scores Submitted

41% of enrolled first-time students at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus has a total enrollment of 27,772 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus is 21,825 students and the part-time enrollment is 5,947. This means that 78.6% of students enrolled at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus, both undergraduate and graduate, is 58.9% White, 10.8% Hispanic or Latino, 8.64% Two or More Races, 6.07% Asian, 5.2% Black or African American, 3.65% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.112% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (31%), followed by White Male (29.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.01%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (28.4%), followed by White Male (23.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (4.51%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

78.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus, both undergraduate and graduate, is 27,772 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus is 21,825 and the part-time enrollment is 5,947. This means that 78.6% of students enrolled at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus are enrolled full-time compared with 76.5% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

87%

2020 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus was 87%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (85%), University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
16,347
Hispanic or Latino
3,013
Two or More Races
2,399

The enrolled student population at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus is 58.9% White, 10.8% Hispanic or Latino, 8.64% Two or More Races, 6.07% Asian, 5.2% Black or African American, 3.65% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.112% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 50% White, 15% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.69% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 453 students (1.63%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 324 more women than men received degrees from University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus is white (4,411 degrees awarded). There were 6.7 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (658 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus is General Psychology (289 degrees awarded), followed by Zoology (214 degrees) and General Finance (205 degrees).

The most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Library Science (88 degrees awarded), Legal (374 degrees), and Engineering (819 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus are Software developers (394,777 people), Other managers (365,007 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (335,688 people), Civil engineers (252,734 people), and Mechanical engineers (186,213 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus are Library Science (88 degrees awarded), Legal (374 degrees), Engineering (819 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (439 degrees), and Physical Sciences (204 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus are Surgeons, Physicians, Derrick, rotary drill, & service unit operators, & roustabouts, oil, gas, & mining, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Chief executives & legislators

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus are Computer Systems Design (451,259 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (435,795 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (312,603 people), Construction (274,862 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (209,280 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus.

Most Common

General Psychology
289 degree-majorss awarded
Zoology
214 degree-majorss awarded
General Finance
205 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus was General Psychology with 289 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

3,538

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

3,862

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 3,538 degrees were awarded to men at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus, which is 0.916 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (3,862).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2020, 156 degrees were awarded to men at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.957 times less than the 163 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 249 degrees were awarded to women at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus in Other Human Resources Management & Services, which is 2.01 times more than the 124 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

42%

100% Completion Time

67%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 42% of students graduating from University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 67% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 70% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (78.8%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus is Female and Asian (78.8% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.66% of graduates (46 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
4,411 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
658 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
563 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus is white (4,411 degrees awarded). There were 6.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (658 degrees).

3.12% of degree recipients (231 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

White Female
2,301 degrees awarded
White Male
2,110 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
338 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus is white female (2,301 degrees awarded). There were 1.09 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (2,110 degrees).

Operations

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus has an endowment valued at nearly $66.8M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $8.97M (13.4%), compared to the 3.43% average return ($10.5M on $307M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2020, University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus had a total salary expenditure of $1.02B. University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus employs 408 Professors, 368 Associate professors, and 269 Assistant professors. Most academics at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus are Male Professors (294), Male Associate professors(228), and Male Assistant professors (141).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus are: Business and Financial Operations, with 635 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 591 employees, and Service with 498 employees.

Endowment

$66.8M

2020 Endowment

1.58%

growth from 2019

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus has an endowment valued at about $66.8M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus grew 1.58% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $240M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$115M - Federal
$49.1M - State
$0 - Local

As of 2020, University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus received $115M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $49.1M from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$394M

2020 Salaries

3.58%

decline from 2019

In 2020, University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus paid a median of $394M in salaries, which represents 38.6% of their overall expenditure ($1.02B) and a 3.58% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.24% growth from 2018 and a 12.7% decline from 2017.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 238M (42.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$129M

Instructional Salaries

1,272

Number of Employees

In 2020, University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus paid a total of $129M to 1,272 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $70.3M (29.6%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

408 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

635 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus were Professor with 408 employees; Associate professor with 368 employees; and Associate professor with 269 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus were Business and Financial Operations with 635 employees; Office and Administrative Support with 591 employees; and Service with 498 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus was Male Professor with 294 employees, Male Associate professor with 228 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 141 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus.