Norman
Quick Facts About Norman
Norman is the county seat of Cleveland County and the third-largest city in Oklahoma.
More than 125,000 people live in Norman, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Norman and the University of Oklahoma grew up together. Just one year after Norman was settled during the Land Run of 1889, Oklahoma's territorial government established OU. Residents of the town donated 40 acres to create the campus.
Today OU serves an enrollment of more than 28,000. Each year, more three times that number attend OU Sooners football games at the Palace of the Prairie, the ...
Quick Facts About Norman
Norman is the county seat of Cleveland County and the third-largest city in Oklahoma.
More than 125,000 people live in Norman, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Norman and the University of Oklahoma grew up together. Just one year after Norman was settled during the Land Run of 1889, Oklahoma's territorial government established OU. Residents of the town donated 40 acres to create the campus.
Today OU serves an enrollment of more than 28,000. Each year, more three times that number attend OU Sooners football games at the Palace of the Prairie, the Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium.
Community Life in Norman
Sooner sports are a big part of life in Norman. Among the nine sports programs for both men and women, OU's football team stands out as the most famous with seven national championships and seven Heisman Trophy winners.
Gameday is a local tradition in Norman with Sooner Football fans proudly wearing crimson and cream to show their team spirit.
Buying a home in Norman means being a part of a community known for year-round festivals. Topping the list of the most popular is the three-day Norman Medieval Fair. Other festivals include Jazz in June, the Norman Music Festival, and the Chocolate Festival.
Norman's 55 parks enhance the city's quality of life. Lions Park hosts such events as the annual Summer Breeze concerts. Westwood Park features golf, tennis, and a waterpark.
Norman Schools and Education
The largest school district in Norman is Norman Public Schools with an enrollment of about 16,000 students. Eighth largest in the state, the district includes 17 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
Norman High School and Norman North High School have won national recognition for academic excellence. U.S. News and World Report has ranked Norman North 10th and Norman High School 15th on its list of best high schools in the state.
A number of private schools are located in and around Norman, including All Saints Catholic School (PK–8) and Community Christian School (NS–12).