University of Oklahoma Tops State Rankings, Shines in Regional Top 5: U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best Colleges List

KOKH - September 19, 2023 6:54 am

OU has risen to No. 124 overall, placing No. 64 among public universities nationwide. (OU)

NORMAN (KOKH) – The University of Oklahoma is once again the state’s No. 1 university, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best Colleges list.

This year, OU rose to No. 124 overall, placing No. 64 among public universities nationwide. Among all public universities in the region, OU placed in the Top 5.

“At OU, our constant focus is to provide a life-changing academic experience at an exceptional value, and it is rewarding to see this recognition of our progress,” said OU President Joseph Harroz Jr. “This latest ranking serves as inspiration to further enrich our teaching and research excellence, and it reinforces our dedication to being a place where the American dream can flourish.”

OU performed well in several other categories including 4th in Petroleum Engineering, 70th in Undergraduate Business Programs, and 81st in Best Colleges for Veterans.

U.S. News & World Report’s complete list of the 2024 college rankings can be found at usnews.com/best-colleges.

 

 

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