Joseph Harroz, Jr. President | University Of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Joseph Harroz, Jr. President | University Of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Of the four institutions in the county, two provided detailed enrollment data at the time, including University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus and Randall University.
At least 21,702 people applied to Cleveland County colleges in the 2022-23 school year.
NCES data shows that among them, around 32,737 students enrolled in the universities, including 25,124 in undergraduate and 7,613 in graduate programs. Only 4% of undergraduates transferred from another college or university.
The reported undergraduate student body is comprised mostly of white (54.7%) and Hispanic (13.1%) students.
Among the institutions that provided disclosed enrollment data, University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus stood out with the largest enrollment at the time, welcoming 28,308 students.
U.S. college enrollment has been in a downward trend since peaking at around 18.1 million students in 2010. Recent increases offered some relief, but experts project a steeper decline in 2025.
This decline is likely due to two main factors. First, the pool of young adults is shrinking as birth rates have fallen nearly 23% between 2007 and 2022. Second, the rising cost of higher education, including skyrocketing student loan debt. A 2023 Wall Street Journal report shows that more than half of Americans think a four-year degree is not worth the cost.
Some educational data is based on estimates. Shifting demographics among student populations can sometimes result in gender totals which do not equal 100%.
| Institution | # of Applicants | # of Admitted Students | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus | 21,548 | 15,730 | 28,308 |
| Mid-America Christian University | -- | -- | 2,442 |
| Moore Norman Technology Center | -- | -- | 1,706 |
| Randall University | 154 | 66 | 281 |
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