What is the best college in Oklahoma? See where your alma mater ranks

Oklahoma offers a variety of options when it comes to higher education. From large public universities to small liberal arts schools, U.S. News & World Report released a list of the best colleges in Oklahoma in 2024.

Four Oklahoma universities were ranked nationally, and others were ranked among the western region of the U.S. Here's how they fared.

University of Oklahoma

• National ranking: 124
• In-state tuition and fees: $9,312
• Out-of-state tuition and fees: $25,880
• Acceptance rate: 73%

University of Oklahoma is a public institution in Norman with total undergraduate enrollment of 21,294, and a campus size of 3,326 acres, according to U.S. News.

Oklahoma State University

• National ranking: 185
• In-state tuition and fees: $ 9,244
• Out-of-state tuition and fees: $ 24,764
• Acceptance rate: 71%

Founded in 1890, Oklahoma State University is a public institution in Stillwater with a total undergraduate enrollment of 20,801, and a campus size of 1,489 acres.

University of Tulsa

• National ranking: 195
• Tuition and fees: $ 48,102
• Acceptance rate: 69 %

In Tulsa, the University of Tulsa is a private institution founded in 1894 with a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,647, and a campus size of 209 acres

Oklahoma City University

• National ranking: 280
• Tuition and fees: $ 33,586
• Acceptance rate: 70%

In the heart of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City University is a private institution that was founded in 1904 with a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,361, and a campus size of 104 acres.

Rogers State University

• Regional colleges west ranking: 31
• In-state tuition and fees: $ 7,920
• Out-of-state tuition and fees: $ 16,260
• Acceptance rate: 60%

Rogers State University is a public institution in Claremore that was founded in 1909. Its total undergraduate enrollment is 3,063, and the campus size is 160 acres.

Oklahoma Panhandle State University

• Regional colleges west ranking: 37
• In-state tuition and fees: $ 8,426
• Out-of-state tuition and fees: $ 8,426
• Acceptance rate: 90%

Sitting on 120 acres, Oklahoma Panhandle State University is a public institution in Goodwell was founded in 1909 with a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,242.

Southwestern Christian University

• Regional colleges west ranking: 43
• Tuition and fees: $ 21,416
• Acceptance rate: N/A

Outside of Oklahoma City in Bethany, Southwestern Christian University is a private institution that was founded in 1946 with a total undergraduate enrollment of 460, and a campus size of 10 acres.

Oklahoma Baptist University

• Regional colleges west ranking: 44
• Tuition and fees: $ 34,050
• Acceptance rate: 51%

In Shawnee on 300 acres, Oklahoma Baptist University is a private institution that was founded in 1910. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,330

Oklahoma Christian University

• Regional colleges west ranking: 56
• Tuition and fees: $ 25,900
• Acceptance rate: 96%

In Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Christian University is a private institution with a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,003. It sits on 200 acres and was founded in 1950.

Northeastern State University

• Regional colleges west ranking: 62
• In-state tuition and fees: $ 8,260
• Out-of-state tuition and fees: $ 17,172
• Acceptance rate: 99%

Northeastern State University is a public institution in Tahlequah that was founded in 1846. Its total undergraduate enrollment is 5,226, and the campus size is 200 acres.

Southwestern Oklahoma State University

• Regional colleges west ranking: 64
• In-state tuition and fees: $8,130
• Out-of-state tuition and fees: $15,240
• Acceptance rate: 77%

Founded in 1901, Southwestern Oklahoma State University is located in Weatherford, Oklahoma. It's ranked #33 in Top Public Schools and #64 in Regional Universities West.

University of Central Oklahoma

• Regional colleges west ranking: 67
• In-state tuition and fees: $8,234
• Out-of-state tuition and fees: $19,234
• Acceptance rate: 81%

Founded in 1890, the University of Central Oklahoma is a public institution in Edmond, Oklahoma. It's ranked #35 in Top Public Schools and #67 in Regional Universities West.

Oral Roberts University

• Regional colleges west ranking: 74
• Tuition and fees: $34,100
• Acceptance rate: 99%

Southern Nazarene University

• Regional colleges west ranking: 75
• Tuition and fees: $28,600

Oklahoma Wesleyan University

• Regional colleges west ranking: 79
• Tuition and fees: $30,262

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