College · Catholic life on campus
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
- LocationNorman, OK
- Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 29,145 students
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.
FOCUS, a Catholic campus missionary organization, lists the University of Oklahoma among the campuses it serves.
Catholic churches nearby
- Saint Thomas More University Parish And Student Center — 0.7 mi · 100 Stinson Street, Norman
- Our Lady of Lebanon Church — 0.8 mi · 500 East Alameda Street, Norman
- Saint Joseph Catholic Church — 1.1 mi · 421 East Acres Street, Norman
Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.
Catholic life scorecard
Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.
Catholic life on campus
Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Catholic campus ministry serving this campus (Catholic center, campus ministry, or chaplaincy)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Weekday Mass at the campus ministryNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Scheduled confession at the campus ministryNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)One (Only FOCUS is documented, from focus.org's campus list.)
Sources (1)
- Campuses - FOCUSfocus.org/about/campuses · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“University of Oklahoma”
- Campuses - FOCUSfocus.org/about/campuses · verified Oct. 12, 2026
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)Within 1 mile of campusComputed from OpenStreetMap church locations.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adorationNot enough information: no verified Mass times are recorded.
Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.
Strengths
- FOCUS, a Catholic campus missionary organization, lists the University of Oklahoma among the campuses it serves.
Sources (1)
- Campuses - FOCUSfocus.org/about/campuses · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“University of Oklahoma”
- Campuses - FOCUSfocus.org/about/campuses · verified Oct. 12, 2026
Concerns
None recorded.
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Catholic clubs and student life
1 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 0 off campus, 1 location not published
Clubs and groups 1
- FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students) campus outreachFOCUS lists the University of Oklahoma among the campuses it serves.
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Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.75%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.90%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,246 · ACT 26
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.18 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$14,268
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
Campus facts
| Sports | NCAA Division I · Southeastern Conference |
|---|---|
| Setting | Suburb |
| ROTC | Army · Navy · Air Force |
| Study abroad | Offered |
| Students per faculty member | 18 to 1 |
Federal data (IPEDS). None of this changes the faith grades.
Cost and value
Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 22,025 |
|---|---|
| Total students | 29,145 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $15,300 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $28,872 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $20,654 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 75% |
| First-year retention | 90% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $63,126 |
| Admission rate | 77% |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 25% |
| Average SAT | 1246 |
|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 580–670 |
| SAT math | 560–660 |
| ACT composite | 23–29 |
| Test policy | Considered but not required |
Value index: 75 / 100 (how it’s computed)
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Local Church
The Most Reverend Paul S. Coakley, Archbishop of Oklahoma City
Formal address: “Your Excellency”
Source: usccb.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.
Diocese determined from the county using NCES Catholic school records. Confirm with the diocese.
About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 207500
- Carnegie classification: Doctoral university (very high research)
- Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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Questions families ask
- Is University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus a Catholic college?
- No. University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead.
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