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University of Oklahoma

The University of Oklahoma (OU) is a public research university in Norman, Oklahoma, United States. Founded in 1890, it had existed in Oklahoma Territory near Indian Territory for 17 years before the two territories became the state of Oklahoma. In Fall 2024, the university had 34,523 students enrolled, most at its main campus in Norman. Employing nearly 4,000 faculty members, the university offers 174 baccalaureate programs, 199 master's programs, 101 doctoral programs, and 88 certificate programs.

The university is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity", with over $416 million in research expenditures across its three campuses in 2022. Its Norman campus has two prominent museums, the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, specializing in French Impressionism and Native American artwork, and the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History, specializing in the natural history of Oklahoma.

The University of Oklahoma is a powerhouse—45 team national championships strong, ranking 13th all-time in NCAA history. In the classroom, the Sooners dominate too, boasting 215 Academic All-Americans, seventh-most ever. On the diamond, OU softball is a dynasty with eight national titles, including four straight from 2021 to 2024. In the gym, the Sooners own 19 national championships, with the men's squad grabbing eight in the last 15 years—three of them back-to-back-to-back from 2015 to 2017. OU baseball adds its own legacy: two national titles, 11 College World Series appearances, and the 20th-most wins in NCAA history at 2,808. And the Olympic stage? Since 1932, Sooners have made 90 appearances and brought home 23 medals. Provided by Wikipedia