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Attracting top students from across the nation and more than 100 countries around the world, OU provides a major university experience in a private college atmosphere. In fact, OU is number one in the nation in the number of National Merit Scholars enrolled at a public university, and is in the top five of public universities in the nation in the graduation of Rhodes Scholars. OU has emerged as a pacesetter for public higher education in the United States and is ranked by The Princeton Review among the top 10 public universities in the nation in terms of academic excellence and cost for students. Specialties Architecture, Arts & Sciences, Atmospheric & Geographic Sciences, Business, Engineering, Fine Arts, International Studies, Journalism, Law

Living out our land-grant mission through instruction, research and outreach since 1890.

UTulsa is a student-centered research university that cultivates interconnected learning experiences to explore complex ideas and create new knowledge in a spirit of free inquiry. With a storied history in cyber, energy, engineering, and the arts and humanities, and guided by a commitment to diversity, equity, and service, UTulsa prepares individuals to make meaningful contributions to the campus, the community, and the world. Attending a close-knit private university creates bonds with expert faculty and well-connected alumni who propel students into prestigious graduate programs and highly sought career opportunities. The University of Tulsa has more National Merit Scholars per capita than any school in the nation and UTulsa grads earn admission to medical school at twice the national average. Research opportunities start the moment students step on campus. Innovation and entrepreneurship are emphasized in equal measure with foundational coursework and design-thinking exercises. Through collaboration and commitment, the UTulsa community generates prosperity, cultivates justice and serves others. Most students live on campus near the heart of Tulsa. From concerts and speakers to club meetings and intramural sports, hardly a day goes by without activities. Game days are special, too. UTulsa's Division I athletic teams include football, basketball, soccer and more.