What is the University of Oklahoma and the surrounding area like?

Overall, University of Oklahoma has a great life based in the town of Norman. It has a beautiful campus with good landscaping and huge trees. You will definitely love walking to classes in spring. Additionally, the architecture has a sort of Gothic feel to it with a huge library. Do check out the Great Reading Room in the library. 

There are also some fraternities and sororities on campus. Rent and housing prices are also quite affordable since the town is small. The old homes near the campus are pricier. Some amazing things you should know about OU:

• There is a good football life on campus and the enthusiasm is quite contagious. Do go watch the Sooners play if you get the chance.
• There is beautiful Cherokee Gothic architecture around the campus which is quite popular among the masses.
• The university is also affiliated with Universities Research Association, Association of Public Land grant universities and is also accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
• There are rumours that the college lacks cultural diversity but is listed as a Tier 2 institute.

The campus is quite big (Around 3000 acres I think) and you will be able to avail a number of student services too. You should definitely visit the campus library and museums. Another major perk is that cars are allowed on campus, which will help you navigate around faster.

Norman is a great town and is quite safe. Best part is, it will probably take you about 20 minutes to get from one end of the town to another. There are a couple of Walmarts, Targets and Victoria’s with grocery stores littered all over the town. Overall, you can expect to have a decent university life and affordable living at Norman and University of Oklahoma.