University of Oklahoma

About University of Oklahoma

The University of Oklahoma’s Regional + City Planning (RCPL) program prepares students to address the challenges that face the cities, towns and rural areas of the US by working with communities to build local capacity. RCPL seeks to become a place of belonging and personal growth for our students, faculty, alumni, and the regional professionals with which we work. RCPL students have access to a low student-faculty ratio and small classroom sizes to tailor courses of study to student interests. The program focus on communication and experience prepares graduates for the collaborative work of successful planning professionals.

Points of Distinction

We value close and extensive contact between students and faculty; our size allows the faculty to dedicate time to each student’s success. We focus on communication skills and real world experience that prepares graduates for the collaborative work of successful planning professionals. Our Master’s program has two concentrations—Physical Planning and Community and Economic Development. Our course materials and projects are focused on relevant, real-world planning issues resulting in great job placement of our graduates. Dual Master’s degree options can be arranged with other programs.

Degrees & Programs

Master's Degree
Degree Name	Master of Regional and City Planning
Degree accredited by the Planning Accreditation Board:	Yes
Minimum GRE	not required
Minimum TOEFL	79
Minimum IELTS	6.5
Year this program started	1947
In-state tuition per year	$12,125
Out-of-state tuition per year	$28,384
Application deadline	rolling
Financial aid and scholarship deadline	February 15 for international students; March 1 for US residents
Students in program	50
Full-time equivalent student:faculty ratio	10:1