Oklahoma

Oklahoma

Oklahoma is located in the South Central region of the United States of America.it is bordered by Kansas to the north, Arkansas to the east, Texas to the south, and New Mexico to the west. The state is shaped like a pan with a long handle. Its long panhandle borders Texas to the north. Oklahoma's landscape includes wooded mountains, flat plains, and low hills.

Oklahoma was created from a combination of Indian and Oklahoma territory. Because of that, the state has the second largest Native American population in the country; only California has more Native American residents. The names of many places in the state still retain their Native American names. The state's name is derived from the Choctaw words okla and humma, meaning "red people". its capital and largest city is Oklahoma City.

Oklahoma is an important producer of agricultural products, including wheat, cattle, cotton, and mineral fuels like petroleum products and coal. The state also produces lumber. In recent years, Oklahoma has tried to attract industry to the state. Today, its factories make aerospace equipment, cars, electronics, and tires. It has one of the fastest growing economies in the nation, ranking among the top states in per capita income growth and gross domestic product growth.

Studying in Oklahoma will offer international students the opportunity to keep costs low; if an international student is planning to study in Oklahoma at a public institution as an undergraduate, they can expect to pay an average of $8,500 in tuition. The least expensive option is Northwestern Oklahoma State University, at $5,700. The most expensive is Oklahoma State University—Main Campus (at Stillwater), adding up to around $13,000.

List of colleges and universities in Oklahoma

Official Website of the State of Oklahoma

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