Universities in Oklahoma

Oklahoma is home to many notable colleges and universities of higher education. The University of Central Oklahoma is one of the oldest universities in the state and also in the southwest region of the United States.

Oklahoma has some world-class public and private colleges and universities of higher learning. The state also has eleven public regional universities and a few tribal colleges. Langston University is the only historically black college in the state.

The major universities in Oklahoma are:

The University of Central Oklahoma: Located in Edmond, Oklahoma, the University of Central Oklahoma is a coeducational public university. With an enrollment of over 18,000 students, it is the third-largest university in Oklahoma. It was founded in 1890, and is the first institution of higher learning in the state. The major courses offered by the university are: arts, accounts, music, contemporary dance, finance, economics, accounts, information systems and operations management, political science, life sciences, and journalism. Don Betz is the president of the institution.

The University of Tulsa: Located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the University of Tulsa is a private university affiliated with the Presbyterian Church. It was established in 1894. The institution offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in various programs. The major programs include engineering, business, natural sciences, humanities, and law. Over 4,165 students enroll in the university every year. Steadman Upham is the current president of the institution.

Oklahoma State University, Stillwater: Founded in 1890, the Oklahoma State University is a land-grant, coeducational public research university. It is located in Stillwater, Oklahoma, United States and is the flagship institution of the Oklahoma State University System. It has an enrollment of 23,522 students supported by a staff of 1,857 members. The major programs offered include agricultural sciences, engineering, architecture, technology, human sciences, and business. V. Burns Hargis is the president of the university.