The University of Oklahoma (OU) is a public research university in Norman, Oklahoma, founded in 1890. With about 22,000 undergraduate and 6,000 graduate students, OU is Oklahoma's flagship research university. Notable academic strengths include energy/petroleum engineering, business (Price), meteorology, journalism, and the Native American Studies program. The Sooners compete in NCAA Division I in the SEC; football has 7 national championships and a deep tradition. A first-year residency requirement is in effect. OU's residential life is split between the older Towers (Adams, Couch, Walker), …
