Top Colleges in Oklahoma

Written by Gabriel Jimenez-Ekman

Updated: June 6th, 2024

Whether you’re enticed by the vibrant urban life of Oklahoma City and Tulsa, or the serene campus settings in smaller towns like Stillwater or Edmond, there’s an Oklahoma college that’s the perfect fit for you. With prestigious institutions such as the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University, and financial aid opportunities like the Oklahoma Tuition Aid Grant, the state is a great fit for hundreds of thousands of students every year. Explore our list of Oklahoma colleges below to find the ideal institution for your academic goals.

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University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus

Norman, OK • Public, Suburb

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University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus is a public 4-year college located in Norman, Oklahoma. There are currently 20,842 undergraduates at Oklahoma-Norman Campus and the school’s acceptance rate is 73%. The tuition…

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73% acceptance

76% graduation rate

20,842 undergrads

$20,261 net price

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Oklahoma State University-Main Campus

Stillwater, OK • Public, Town

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Oklahoma State University-Main Campus is a public 4-year college located in Stillwater, Oklahoma. There are currently 20,362 undergraduates at Oklahoma State and the school’s acceptance rate is 71%. The tuition…

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71% acceptance

65% graduation rate

20,362 undergrads

$14,505 net price

University of Tulsa

Tulsa, OK • Private, Non-Profit, City

University of Tulsa is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. There are currently 2,612 undergraduates at U Tulsa and the school’s acceptance rate is 69%. The tuition…

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69% acceptance

72% graduation rate

2,612 undergrads

$27,005 net price

Oklahoma City University

Oklahoma City, OK • Private, Non-Profit, City

Oklahoma City University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. There are currently 1,344 undergraduates at OK City University and the school’s acceptance rate is 70%.…

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70% acceptance

69% graduation rate

1,344 undergrads

$24,142 net price

Oklahoma Christian University

Edmond, OK • Private, Non-Profit, City

Oklahoma Christian University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Edmond, Oklahoma. There are currently 1,856 undergraduates at OC and the school’s acceptance rate is 96%. The tuition at…

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96% acceptance

57% graduation rate

1,856 undergrads

$20,586 net price

Oral Roberts University

Tulsa, OK • Private, Non-Profit, City

Oral Roberts University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. There are currently 3,250 undergraduates at Oral Roberts and the school’s acceptance rate is 78%. The tuition…

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78% acceptance

63% graduation rate

3,250 undergrads

$21,953 net price

Oklahoma Baptist University

Shawnee, OK • Private, Non-Profit, Town

Oklahoma Baptist University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Shawnee, Oklahoma. There are currently 1,246 undergraduates at OK Baptist University and the school’s acceptance rate is 47%. The…

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47% acceptance

54% graduation rate

1,246 undergrads

$21,765 net price

Southern Nazarene University

Bethany, OK • Private, Non-Profit, Suburb

Southern Nazarene University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Bethany, Oklahoma. There are currently 908 undergraduates at Southern Nazarene. The tuition at Southern Nazarene is $28,600.

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--% acceptance

57% graduation rate

908 undergrads

$20,194 net price

Northeastern State University

Tahlequah, OK • Public, Town

Northeastern State University is a public 4-year college located in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. There are currently 4,885 undergraduates at Northeastern State and the school’s acceptance rate is 99%. The tuition at…

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99% acceptance

38% graduation rate

4,885 undergrads

$10,133 net price

University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma

Chickasha, OK • Public, Town

University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is a public 4-year college located in Chickasha, Oklahoma. There are currently 808 undergraduates at Science and Arts of Oklahoma and the school’s…Read More

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56% acceptance

40% graduation rate

808 undergrads

$8,327 net price

Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Weatherford, OK • Public, Town

Southwestern Oklahoma State University is a public 4-year college located in Weatherford, Oklahoma. There are currently 3,596 undergraduates at Southwestern Oklahoma State and the school’s acceptance rate is 77%. The…

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77% acceptance

39% graduation rate

3,596 undergrads

$13,215 net price

University of Central Oklahoma

Edmond, OK • Public, Suburb

University of Central Oklahoma is a public 4-year college located in Edmond, Oklahoma. There are currently 10,400 undergraduates at UCO and the school’s acceptance rate is 70%. The tuition at…

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70% acceptance

35% graduation rate

10,400 undergrads

$17,868 net price

Oklahoma Panhandle State University

Goodwell, OK • Public, Rural

Oklahoma Panhandle State University is a public 4-year college located in Goodwell, Oklahoma. There are currently 1,124 undergraduates at OPSU. The tuition at OPSU is $7,634 for in-state students and…

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--% acceptance

22% graduation rate

1,124 undergrads

$7,812 net price

Southeastern Oklahoma State University

Durant, OK • Public, Town

Southeastern Oklahoma State University is a public 4-year college located in Durant, Oklahoma. There are currently 2,853 undergraduates at Southeastern Oklahoma State and the school’s acceptance rate is 74%. The…

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74% acceptance

34% graduation rate

2,853 undergrads

$5,887 net price

East Central University

Ada, OK • Public, Town

East Central University is a public 4-year college located in Ada, Oklahoma. There are currently 2,584 undergraduates at East Central and the school’s acceptance rate is 70%. The tuition at…

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70% acceptance

31% graduation rate

2,584 undergrads

$8,412 net price

Northwestern Oklahoma State University

Alva, OK • Public, Town

Northwestern Oklahoma State University is a public 4-year college located in Alva, Oklahoma. There are currently 1,430 undergraduates at Northwestern Oklahoma State and the school’s acceptance rate is 56%. The…

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56% acceptance

27% graduation rate

1,430 undergrads

$9,916 net price

Mid-America Christian University

Oklahoma City, OK • Private, Non-Profit, City

Mid-America Christian University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. There are currently 1,415 undergraduates at Mid-America Christian. The tuition at Mid-America Christian is $18,838.

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--% acceptance

39% graduation rate

1,415 undergrads

$17,546 net price

Rogers State University

Claremore, OK • Public, Town

Rogers State University is a public 4-year college located in Claremore, Oklahoma. There are currently 2,507 undergraduates at Rogers State. The tuition at Rogers State is $7,252 for in-state students…

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--% acceptance

25% graduation rate

2,507 undergrads

$13,446 net price

Randall University

Moore, OK • Private, Non-Profit, Suburb

Randall University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Moore, Oklahoma. There are currently 242 undergraduates at Randall and the school’s acceptance rate is 43%. The tuition at Randall…

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43% acceptance

15% graduation rate

242 undergrads

$19,896 net price

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We sort colleges on our lists according to their Scholarships360 Top Colleges Index Score. This score is calculated using up-to-date information taken directly from the College Scorecard. Additional information is sourced from the colleges themselves, as well as other publicly available information. If you see an error, feel free to contact us.

State grants in Oklahoma

Oklahoma Tuition Aid Grant (OTAG):

The Oklahoma Tuition Aid Grant is a need based grant for Oklahoma residents. There are many eligible colleges for this program, including public and private colleges and universities, career technology centers, and tribal colleges. Since grant awards depend on the availability of funds at each institution, the earlier you apply, the better.

Oklahoma’s Promise Scholarship:

The Oklahoma’s Promise Scholarship is a need based scholarship that requires Oklahoma students to register in eighth, ninth, 10th or 11th grade. The amount awarded depends on the student’s parents’ income in combination with the number of dependents their parents have.

Oklahoma tuition reciprocity agreements

Oklahoma is a part of the Southern Regional Education Board Academic Common Market. This means that students going to public institutions out-of-state can pay in-state tuition, if their degree is not offered in their home state. These tuition discounts allow students in Oklahoma to attend institutions in the following states, and vice versa:

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Frequently asked questions about colleges in Oklahoma

What is the hardest college in Oklahoma to get into?

The college with the lowest acceptance rate in Oklahoma is Randall University, with an acceptance rate of 55%. Even if this acceptance rate is lower than other schools you are applying to, don’t let this discourage you! There are so many factors that college admissions consider, so it never hurts to apply.

Does Oklahoma have tuition reciprocity?

Yes! Oklahoma is one of the 15 states in the Southern Regional Education Board Academic Common Market. When going to school in an SREB state, make sure to look into whether you can receive discounted tuition, even when going out of state.

Why should I study in Oklahoma?

By studying in Oklahoma, you’ll be able to experience southern culture, as well as its Native American influence. For example, every year Oklahoma hosts the Red Earth Native American Cultural Festival, which is one of the largest gatherings of Native American artists and performers in the US. This is also a great place to study if you are interested in agriculture, energy, aerospace, or healthcare as these tend to be booming industries in the area. And as far as recreational activities, its natural landscape lends itself to a lot of outdoor activities like hiking, camping and fishing. If any of these things appeal to you, check out some Oklahoma schools and see if they have any tuition reciprocity agreements with your state!

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Top Colleges in Oklahoma

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University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus

University of Tulsa

Oklahoma City University

Oklahoma Christian University

Oral Roberts University

Oklahoma Baptist University

Southern Nazarene University

Northeastern State University

University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma

Southwestern Oklahoma State University

University of Central Oklahoma

Oklahoma Panhandle State University

Southeastern Oklahoma State University

East Central University

Northwestern Oklahoma State University

Mid-America Christian University

Rogers State University

Randall University

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State grants in Oklahoma

Oklahoma Tuition Aid Grant (OTAG):

Oklahoma’s Promise Scholarship:

Oklahoma tuition reciprocity agreements

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Frequently asked questions about colleges in Oklahoma

What is the hardest college in Oklahoma to get into?

Does Oklahoma have tuition reciprocity?

Why should I study in Oklahoma?

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