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.
This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: Best Oklahoma colleges: Here's where universities fell on the list
