Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education
The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education (OSRHE) is the coordinating board for the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education, which is comprised of 25 colleges and universities, 11 constituent agencies, and one university center. Founded in 1941 by a vote of the people, the primary functions and responsibilities of OSRHE are to:
• Prescribe academic standards for higher education in Oklahoma.
• Determine functions and courses of study at state colleges and universities.
• Grant degrees and other forms of academic recognition.
• Develop an annual system-wide budget request to Governor and Legislature.
• Allocate funds to state system institutions and programs appropriated by the State Legislature.
• Set tuition and fees, within limits prescribed by the Legislature.
• Administer special programs (e.g., Oklahoma’s Promise, scholarships, OneNet, Oklahoma College Assistance Program, Oklahoma Teacher Connection, Concurrent Enrollment, Reach Higher, GEAR UP).
Number of Employees
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Year-over-Year Expenditure Comparison By Fund Type
FY 2024 Q3 YTD Expenditures by Statewide Program
*Agencies that outsource administrative functions or whose employee headcounts are not reported to the state will have a headcount of zero.
