2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More
$22,022
Net Price
85%
Admitted
31%
Enrolled
75%
Graduation Rate
17/1
Student / Faculty
University Detail
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
is a public, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 28,042. In 2021, there were 511 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #2 in Oklahoma and ranks #164 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.
Psychology Degrees Offered
Bachelor, Postgraduate Certificate, Master, Doctor
Psychology Graduates
511
Total Enrollment
28,042
Type
Public, Four or more years
Institution Accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
Ranking for University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
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Oklahoma Rank
Combining ranking factors for 22 schools that offer psychology degrees in Oklahoma, University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus ranks #2.
U.S. Rank
Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus ranks #164.
Psychology Programs Offered
For psychology degrees, University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus offers General Psychology and Social Work at the bachelor level. At the postgraduate certificate level, the university offers Social Work. At the master level General Psychology and Social Work are offered. At the doctorate level Counseling and Applied Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Educational Psychology and General Psychology are offered.
In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.
| Psychology Graduates in 2021 | BS | PG CERT | MA | PhD |
| Counseling and Applied Psychology | – | – | – | 7 |
| Counseling Psychology | – | – | – | 5 |
| Educational Psychology | – | – | – | 2 |
| General Psychology | 275 | – | 9 | 11 |
| Social Work | 44 | 5 | 153 | – |
| Total Graduates | 319 | 5 | 162 | 25 |
Psychology Program Accreditation(s)
Admission, Enrollment, Graduation
In the fall of 2021, 17,318 students applied to the University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus. The university admitted 85% and 31% of those who were admitted also enrolled.
By comparison, the average number of applicants for Oklahoma universities is 4,154. On average, all Oklahoma institutions admit 74% and 35% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.
The percentage of University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 89%. Compared to all Oklahoma four or more years colleges, the percentage is 64%.
The overall graduation rate for University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus is 75%, compared to 43% for all Oklahoma universities.
Compare OU to Oklahoma Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees
Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus to the average of all Oklahoma four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.
Why it Matters
Compare Admission and Enrollment
Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.
OU
17,318
Applicants
85%
Percent Admitted
31%
Percent Enrolled
89%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
75%
Graduation Rate
OK Colleges
4,154
Applicants
74%
Percent Admitted
35%
Percent Enrolled
64%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
43%
Graduation Rate
Student & Faculty Information
In the fall of 2021, there were 1,721 or 86% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 272 or 14% part-time faculty members employed at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 1,368 or 69%.
Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.
Why it Matters
Compare Faculty Numbers
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.
OU
17 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
86%
Percent Full-Time
14%
Percent Part-Time
69%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
OK Colleges
17 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
53%
Percent Full-Time
47%
Percent Part-Time
52%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
Tuition and Student Expenses
For the 2021-2022 academic year at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $4,920, and the average cost for books and supplies is $800.
For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $8,034 and the average cost for graduate fees is $780.
In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.
| Expenses for University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus | 2021-2022 |
| On Campus Room & Board | $11,700 |
| On-Campus Living Expenses | $6,781 |
| Total Living Expenses | $18,481 |
| Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate | $4,920 |
| Books and Supplies, Undergraduate | $800 |
| Total Undergraduate Expenses | $24,201 |
| In-State, Graduate Tuition | $8,034 |
| In-State, Graduate Fees | $780 |
| Total Graduate Expenses | $8,814 |
Net Price
Average Net Price
The average net price to attend University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus is $22,022. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.
In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.
Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
Net Price by Family Income
Depending on the federal, state, or institutional grant aid available, the table below shows the average amount students pay to attend University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus presented by family income bracket.
Students may pay more or less depending on their individual circumstances; however, these are the average costs as tracked by the university and reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
| Average Net Price by Income | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 |
| $0 – $30,000 | $16,103 | $14,875 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $16,846 | $16,097 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $21,725 | $19,864 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $25,044 | $23,882 |
| $110,001 and more | $26,061 | $26,692 |
Compare University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus to all Oklahoma universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.
For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.
Why it Matters
Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.
OU
$24,201
Cost to Attend
$9,761
Average Financial Aid
100%
Percent Receiving Aid
$22,022
Net Price
OK Colleges
$24,307
Cost to Attend
$9,679
Average Financial Aid
92%
Percent Receiving Aid
$13,740
Average Net Price
Financial Aid
The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 3,841 or 100%.
The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 16,423 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $9,761.
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | # Receiving Aid | Average Aid Received |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or Scholarship Aid | 16,423 | $9,761 |
| Pell Grants | 4,889 | $4,717 |
| Federal Student Loans | 7,019 | $6,539 |
Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.
We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.
Why it Matters
Compare Financial Aid
Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.
OU
16,423
Grant or Scholarship Aid
58%
Grants or Scholarships
4,889
Number of Pell Grants
17%
Pell Grants
7,019
Federal Student Loans
25%
Federal Student Loans
OK Colleges
3,444
Grant or Scholarship Aid
54%
Grants or Scholarships
1,489
Number of Pell Grants
23%
Pell Grants
1,483
Federal Student Loans
23%
Federal Student Loans
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