The five largest Oklahoma universities are University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus, Oklahoma State University, Central Oklahoma University, Northeastern State University and Cameron University. Read below for more details on each of these schools.
Top 5 Oklahoma Public and Not-For-Profit Colleges and Universities by Student Population
In Oklahoma, you are often known by which school you support: The University of Oklahoma or Oklahoma State University. The rivalry is so intense that the annual football game is called 'Bedlam.' While both are top colleges, they are certainly not the only universities in the state. Oklahoma has 141 colleges total, with 37 of them offering bachelor's degrees and 27 offering advanced degrees. Some other well-known colleges in Oklahoma include the University of Tulsa and Oral Roberts University.
1. University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
This university, located in Norman, just south of Oklahoma City, is the largest of Oklahoma's top colleges and universities. The school was established in 1890, before the state of Oklahoma had even entered the Union. It is recognized as one of the finest public universities in the country and earns praise for its Internet connectivity. The schools and colleges that make up the university include the Price College of Business, College of Arts and Sciences, Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication, College of Engineering, College of Education and more.
Student Demographics and Tuition
| Student Population | Number of Students |
|---|
| Total enrollment: | 26,506 |
| Undergraduate enrollment: | 20,104 |
| Undergraduate Enrollment Statistics | Percentage of Population |
|---|
| by gender | |
| Men: | 51.00% |
| Women: | 49.00% |
| by race/ethnicity | |
| Non-resident alien: | 2.90% |
| Black non-Hispanic: | 5.40% |
| American Indian or Alaskan Native: | 7.30% |
| Asian or Pacific Islander: | 5.30% |
| Hispanic: | 3.90% |
| White non-Hispanic: | 75.30% |
| Race-ethnicity unknown: | N/A |
| Tuition and Fees | 2006-2007 | 2005-2006 | 2004-2005 |
|---|
| In-state | $5,110 | $5,008 | $4,515 |
| Out-of-state | $13,399 | $12,901 | $12,033 |
City of Norman, Oklahoma Demographics
| Population Statistics | Percentage of Population |
|---|
| Male | 50.20% |
| Female | 49.80% |
| Under 18 | 21.20% |
| 18+ | 78.80% |
| 65+ | 9.00% |
| Ethnicity Statistics | Percentage of Population |
|---|
| White | 82.40% |
| African-American | 4.30% |
| Asian | 3.50% |
| American Indian & Alaskan | 4.50% |
| Other | 1% |
| Mixed Race | 4.00% |
| Hispanic (included in categories above) | 4% |
2. Oklahoma State University
Oklahoma State was founded in 1890 as an agricultural and mechanical college. It is located in the city of Stillwater, population almost 40,000, north of Oklahoma City. The school is known as much for its athletics as it is for its quality education. The Oklahoma State wrestling program is widely regarded as among the best in the country and has won some 34 national titles. The school, one of Oklahoma's top colleges and universities, is broken down into the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, College of Education, College of Human Environmental Sciences and several other colleges.
Student Demographics and Tuition
| Student Population | Number of Students |
|---|
| Total enrollment: | 23,692 |
| Undergraduate enrollment: | 19,114 |
| Undergraduate Enrollment Statistics | Percentage of Population |
|---|
| by gender | |
| Men: | 51.50% |
| Women: | 48.50% |
| by race/ethnicity | |
| Non-resident alien: | 4.60% |
| Black non-Hispanic: | 4.00% |
| American Indian or Alaskan Native: | 9.10% |
| Asian or Pacific Islander: | 1.40% |
| Hispanic: | 2.30% |
| White non-Hispanic: | 78.60% |
| Race-ethnicity unknown: | N/A |
| Tuition and Fees | 2006-2007 | 2005-2006 | 2004-2005 |
|---|
| In-state | $4,997 | $4,365 | $4,071 |
| Out-of-state | $13,569 | $12,389 | $11,361 |
City of Stillwater, Oklahoma Demographics
| Population Statistics | Percentage of Population |
|---|
| Male | 50.70% |
| Female | 49.30% |
| Under 18 | 15.20% |
| 18+ | 84.80% |
| 65+ | 8.70% |
| Ethnicity Statistics | Percentage of Population |
|---|
| White | 82.50% |
| African-American | 4.30% |
| Asian | 5.10% |
| American Indian & Alaskan | 3.90% |
| Other | 1% |
| Mixed Race | 3.40% |
| Hispanic (included in categories above) | 3% |
3. Central Oklahoma University
This university was founded in 1890, at the same time as Oklahoma State and the University of Oklahoma, two other top Oklahoma colleges and universities. It is located in the city of Edmond, which lies just north of Oklahoma City. The colleges that comprise the university include the College of Business Administration, College of Arts, Media and Design, College of Education and Professional Studies, College of Mathematics and Science, College of Liberal Arts and the Joe C. Jackson College of Graduate Studies and Research.
Student Demographics and Tuition
| Student Population | Number of Students |
|---|
| Total enrollment: | 16,770 |
| Undergraduate enrollment: | 16,770 |
| Undergraduate Enrollment Statistics | Percentage of Population |
|---|
| by gender | |
| Men: | 37.10% |
| Women: | 62.90% |
| by race/ethnicity | |
| Non-resident alien: | 3.00% |
| Black non-Hispanic: | 8.70% |
| American Indian or Alaskan Native: | 7.80% |
| Asian or Pacific Islander: | 1.30% |
| Hispanic: | 2.50% |
| White non-Hispanic: | 76.70% |
| Race-ethnicity unknown: | 3.40% |
| Tuition and Fees | 2006-2007 | 2005-2006 | 2004-2005 |
|---|
| In-state | $3,539 | $3,618 | $3,012 |
| Out-of-state | $8,924 | $8,628 | $7,586 |
City of Edmond, Oklahoma Demographics
| Population Statistics | Percentage of Population |
|---|
| Male | 48.40% |
| Female | 51.60% |
| Under 18 | 27.50% |
| 18+ | 72.50% |
| 65+ | 8.80% |
| Ethnicity Statistics | Percentage of Population |
|---|
| White | 86.60% |
| African-American | 4.00% |
| Asian | 3.30% |
| American Indian & Alaskan | 2.30% |
| Other | 1% |
| Mixed Race | 2.90% |
| Hispanic (included in categories above) | 3% |
4. Northeastern State University
This school got its start as the Cherokee National Female Seminary in 1851 and has since become one of Oklahoma's top colleges and universities. It is located in the city of Tahlequah, just east of Tulsa. Students can choose courses among the five colleges, which include the College of Business and Technology, College of Education, College of Liberal Arts, College of Optometry, and College of Science and Health Professions.
Student Demographics and Tuition
| Student Population | Number of Students |
|---|
| Total enrollment: | 9,575 |
| Undergraduate enrollment: | 8,497 |
| Undergraduate Enrollment Statistics | Percentage of Population |
|---|
| Men: | 39.20% |
| Women: | 60.80% |
| Non-resident alien: | 2.90% |
| Black non-Hispanic: | 6.10% |
| American Indian or Alaskan Native: | 28.70% |
| Asian or Pacific Islander: | 0.80% |
| Hispanic: | 1.60% |
| White non-Hispanic: | 60.00% |
| Race-ethnicity unknown: | 0.60% |
| Tuition and Fees | 2006-2007 | 2005-2006 | 2004-2005 |
|---|
| In-state | $3,489 | $3,270 | $3,000 |
| Out-of-state | $8,589 | $8,040 | $7,350 |
City of Tahlequah, Oklahoma Demographics
| Population Statistics | Percentage of Population |
|---|
| Total Population | 14,458 |
| Male | 47.00% |
| Female | 53.00% |
| Under 18 | 22.20% |
| 18+ | 77.80% |
| 65+ | 13.00% |
| Ethnicity Statistics | Percentage of Population |
|---|
| White | 59.00% |
| African-American | 2.50% |
| Asian | 0.50% |
| American Indian & Alaskan | 26.90% |
| Other | 4% |
| Mixed Race | 6.90% |
| Hispanic (included in categories above) | 7% |
5. Cameron University
This university, one of Oklahoma's top colleges and universities, was established in 1908 as an agricultural high school. It is situated in Lawton in the southwest corner of the state. The university comprises five different schools, the School of Graduate Studies, School of Business, School of Science and Technology, School of Liberal Arts, and the Allied Health and Interdisciplinary Studies.
Student Demographics and Tuition
| Student Population | Number of Students |
|---|
| Total enrollment: | 5,880 |
| Undergraduate enrollment: | 5,455 |
| Undergraduate Enrollment Statistics | Percentage of Population |
|---|
| Men: | 39.80% |
| Women: | 60.20% |
| Non-resident alien: | 2.90% |
| Black non-Hispanic: | 17.80% |
| American Indian or Alaskan Native: | 7.70% |
| Asian or Pacific Islander: | 3.00% |
| Hispanic: | 8.60% |
| White non-Hispanic: | 60.00% |
| Race-ethnicity unknown: | 0.60% |
| Tuition and Fees | 2006-2007 | 2005-2006 | 2004-2005 |
|---|
| In-state | $3,588 | $3,360 | $3,228 |
| Out-of-state | $8,380 | $7,904 | $7,388 |
City of Lawton, Oklahoma Demographics
| Population Statistics | Percentage of Population |
|---|
| Total Population | 92,757 |
| Male | 52.10% |
| Female | 47.90% |
| Under 18 | 27.80% |
| 18+ | 72.20% |
| 65+ | 9.30% |
| Ethnicity Statistics | Percentage of Population |
|---|
| White | 61.30% |
| African-American | 23.10% |
| Asian | 2.50% |
| American Indian & Alaskan | 3.80% |
| Other | 4% |
| Mixed Race | 4.90% |
| Hispanic (included in categories above) | 9% |
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