TRAINING & EDUCATION

Owasso Public Schools serves Owasso, Oklahoma, with 13 academic campuses, including Owasso High School. As of 2024, the district enrolls 9,800 students and is led by Superintendent Dr. Margaret Coates. It includes 11 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high school campuses, one of which is the Ram Academy, a program designed to support at-risk students and prevent dropouts. The Ram Academy received recognition from the National Dropout Prevention Network in 2015 for its impactful work.

Rejoice Christian School provides a Biblically centered, whole-person education, incorporating daily Bible instruction and chapel services for all grades. With an average class size of 16, the school ensures personalized learning. Accredited by ACSI and OPSAC, and recognized by the Oklahoma State Department of Education, Rejoice delivers a complete curriculum from Pre-K3 to 12th grade, including AP, college preparatory, and honors courses.

Tulsa Tech serves almost 5,000 adult and secondary students annually. Its full-time career training programs are offered tuition-free in 14 public school districts throughout Tulsa and surrounding counties, including Owasso Public Schools, as well as private, parochial and home-schooled students. Additionally, Tulsa Tech serves nearly 10,000 students annually in part-time evening and weekend classes.

As Oklahoma's only HBCU, Langston University strives to provide our students with a world-class education that includes hands-on learning through impactful research and beneficial internships. We prepare our students for life after college while letting them enjoy an open and vibrant community that wants to help them grow.

Northeastern State University (NSU), located in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, is the state's oldest institution of higher learning and one of the oldest west of the Mississippi River. The university also operates campuses in Muskogee, Broken Arrow, and offers online programs.

OSU-Tulsa is a transfer-focused institution, providing junior- and senior-level undergraduate coursework, along with graduate degrees and certificates. Students earn the same OSU degree as those in Stillwater, with a learning environment tailored to the needs of working professionals. Its downtown Tulsa location enhances the student experience by offering access to internships, volunteer opportunities, cultural attractions, and the vibrant urban campus social scene.

Oklahoma Wesleyan University (OKWU) is committed to developing servant leaders to advance the Kingdom of God through a Biblically grounded education. As part of The Wesleyan Church, OKWU fosters a vibrant liberal arts community focused on critical thinking, honest inquiry, and the integration of faith into thought and life.

Oral Roberts University is a private evangelical university in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Founded in 1963, the university is named after its founder, Charismatic Christian preacher Oral Roberts. Sitting on a 385-acre campus, ORU offers over 70 undergraduate degree programs along with 20 graduate programs across six colleges.

Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences is a public medical school in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It also has a branch campus in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Founded in 1972, OSU-CHS is part of the Oklahoma State University System.

Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology is a public institute of technology in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. It is part of the Oklahoma State University System. OSUIT plays a pivotal role in workforce and economic development in Oklahoma. Through customized industry training, certificate programs, continuing education, and employability skill development, the institution creates career pathways aimed at addressing the nation’s skills gap.

Rogers State University (RSU) is a regional four-year institution serving northeastern Oklahoma and the Tulsa metropolitan area. RSU offers master’s, bachelor’s, and associate degrees, alongside a vibrant campus life enriched by student organizations promoting growth inside and outside the classroom. The university operates campuses in Claremore, Bartlesville, and Pryor, and provides flexible distance learning options through RSU Online, RSU Public Television, and additional digital platforms.

Southern Nazarene University (SNU), founded in 1899, is a leader in innovative servant leadership. Located just 7 miles from downtown Oklahoma City, the university offers a dynamic campus life featuring service-oriented classrooms, 17 NCAA Division II athletic programs, competitive internships, and strong job placement opportunities. With over 41 undergraduate and 25 graduate degree programs, SNU emphasizes the integration of faith and learning, fostering the application of Christian principles in every profession.

Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology is a private for-profit aviation college in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It was originally established to provide pilot and technicians for Spartan Aircraft Company but outlived its parent company and continues to train pilots and mechanics into the 21st Century.

OU-Tulsa is dedicated to transforming lives through accessible, world-class education for Tulsa and Northeast Oklahoma. With over 30 programs, including bachelor's degree completion, master's and doctoral degrees, and various certifications, OU-Tulsa empowers students to achieve and surpass their goals. For more than 50 years, its commitment to the Tulsa community has been a foundational principle.

The University of Tulsa (UTulsa) is a top 100 private research university, ranked No. 79 among the best value universities in the United States. It emphasizes a diverse campus life and fosters close student-faculty connections with leaders in their fields. UTulsa offers interdisciplinary learning experiences that encourage exploration of complex ideas and creation of new knowledge. Its academic programs span social and natural sciences, arts and humanities, engineering and technology, business, healthcare, and law.

Tulsa Community College is a public community college in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It was founded in 1970 and is the largest two-year college in Oklahoma. It serves approximately 23,000 students per year in classes. TCC consists of four main campuses, two community campuses, and a conference center situated throughout the Tulsa metropolitan area with an annual budget of approximately $112 million. The college employs about 2,270 people, including 280 full-time faculty and 536 adjunct faculty.