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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Oklahoma Christian University

Edmond, OK • Private, Non-Profit,

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…Read More

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96% acceptance

57% graduation rate

1,856 undergrads

$20,586 net price

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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 21,496 undergraduates at Oklahoma-Norman Campus and the school’s acceptance rate is 77%. The tuition…Read More

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77% acceptance

75% graduation rate

21,496 undergrads

$17,413 net price

Oklahoma State University

Stillwater, OK • Public, Town

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Top College: Affordability

Oklahoma State University is a public 4-year college located in Stillwater, Oklahoma. There are currently 20,814 undergraduates at Oklahoma State and the school’s acceptance rate is 71%. The tuition at…Read More

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71% acceptance

66% graduation rate

20,814 undergrads

$16,378 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 2,447 undergraduates at UTulsa and the school’s acceptance rate is 58%. The tuition at…Read More

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58% acceptance

73% graduation rate

2,447 undergrads

$23,678 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 1,433 undergraduates at OK City University and the school’s acceptance rate is 70%.…Read More

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70% acceptance

64% graduation rate

1,433 undergrads

$21,556 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 3,322 undergraduates at Oral Roberts and the school’s acceptance rate is 99%. The tuition…Read More

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99% acceptance

54% graduation rate

3,322 undergrads

$23,600 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 1,292 undergraduates at OK Baptist University and the school’s acceptance rate is 56%. The…Read More

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56% acceptance

50% graduation rate

1,292 undergrads

$23,880 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 1,459 undergraduates at Southern Nazarene. The tuition at Southern Nazarene is $29,600.

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--% acceptance

49% graduation rate

1,459 undergrads

$17,838 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 4,636 undergraduates at Northeastern State and the school’s acceptance rate is 99%. The tuition at…Read More

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99% acceptance

37% graduation rate

4,636 undergrads

$11,800 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 896 undergraduates at Science and Arts of Oklahoma and the school’s…Read More

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56% acceptance

36% graduation rate

896 undergrads

$8,543 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 3,469 undergraduates at Southwestern Oklahoma State and the school’s acceptance rate is 100%. The…Read More

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100% acceptance

35% graduation rate

3,469 undergrads

$14,542 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 10,132 undergraduates at UCO and the school’s acceptance rate is 82%. The tuition at…Read More

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82% acceptance

38% graduation rate

10,132 undergrads

$18,990 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 997 undergraduates at OPSU. The tuition at OPSU is $7,922 for in-state students and…

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--% acceptance

26% graduation rate

997 undergrads

$7,557 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 3,031 undergraduates at Southeastern Oklahoma State and the school’s acceptance rate is 80%. The…Read More

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80% acceptance

33% graduation rate

3,031 undergrads

$6,352 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 2,157 undergraduates at East Central and the school’s acceptance rate is 66%. The tuition at…Read More

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66% acceptance

33% graduation rate

2,157 undergrads

$9,287 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 1,468 undergraduates at Northwestern Oklahoma State and the school’s acceptance rate is 66%. The…Read More

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66% acceptance

35% graduation rate

1,468 undergrads

$11,366 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 1,532 undergraduates at Mid-America Christian. The tuition at Mid-America Christian is $19,896.

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--% acceptance

33% graduation rate

1,532 undergrads

$17,123 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 2,552 undergraduates at Rogers State. The tuition at Rogers State is $7,392 for in-state students…

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--% acceptance

25% graduation rate

2,552 undergrads

$13,953 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 262 undergraduates at Randall and the school’s acceptance rate is 45%. The tuition at Randall…Read More

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45% acceptance

21% graduation rate

262 undergrads

$16,474 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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Oklahoma Christian University

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus

Oklahoma State University

University of Tulsa

Oklahoma City 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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