Going to an out of state college question!?

Question

I am wanting to go to the University of Oklahoma to obtain my Doctor of Pharmacy degree. I live in Texas, and I am having a lot of people tell me that my chances are slim for getting in because I live out of state. I am wondering if anyone else had/have this problem and what are the best methods to approach it. Thank all of you very much for taking the time to answer and help me!!

Answer 1

I work at a large mid-western university and I do not agree with the advice you have been given. In fact, many schools seek after out-of-state grad students as the out-of-state tuition is higher. We often don't like to admit it but higher education is also a "business" if you will. There is usually great and active competiition for your tuition dollar.

If you feel that the U. of Oklahoma's school of pharmacy is the best for you...go after it knowing they probably will look with favor because you are from Texas rather than with an myopic Oklahoma people only point of view!!
all the best!
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Answer 2

Getting into a college or University isn't dependent on where you live, however it is dependent on your grades, tests like the ACT, SAT, and activities that you have been involved in.
Are you a high school student? Discuss this with your councilor. If your main problem is cash. Large out of state universities have less money to offer for scholarships and grants. Have you considered a smaller private institution?
An excellent school that offers a pharmacy degree is Butler University in Indianapolis. As a smaller private school they are more expensive, but scholarships grants and loans are easier to obtain. when applying to schools don't limit your options, apply to several schools including University of Oklahoma, once you know if your excepted, then you can weigh your options.

Answer 3

While state universities have a primary responsibility to educate those in the states whose tax money they are taking, that mostly affects their undergraduate admissions. In addition, since out-of-state tuition rates are often higher, they may prefer out-of-state students, because it brings them higher revenues. I've never heard of a doctoral program being affected by preferences for in-state students. If you are well-qualified, most are pleased to have you.

Answer 4

Public schools give priority to residents of their own state. At my public school, for the health professional schools, they cap OOSers at 10% of total population. The amount they charge OOSers is extremely high.
It is not impossible for you to be accepted. You have to be an above average candidate.