More selective than 75% of Oklahoma colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
15% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 74% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose NWOSU over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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NWOSU SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, NWOSU is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 420 | 518 |
| SAT math | 383 | 518 |
| ACT composite | 16 | 21 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 803 | 1036 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
NWOSU admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 65% | 420–518 | 383–518 | 16–21 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 66% | 430–550 | 438–540 | 16–22 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is NWOSU compared with other Oklahoma colleges?
NWOSU has the 5th-lowest acceptance rate of 17 Oklahoma colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oklahoma Baptist University | 49% | 52% | $20,958 |
| 2 | Randall University | 58% | 26% | $16,383 |
| 3 | East Central University | 58% | 34% | $8,683 |
| 4 | University of Tulsa | 62% | 72% | $15,000 |
| 5 | Northwestern Oklahoma State University | 65% | 30% | $10,104 |
| 6 | University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma | 66% | 44% | $6,624 |
| 7 | Oklahoma Wesleyan University | 66% | 35% | $28,358 |
| 8 | Oklahoma State University | 75% | 68% | $17,447 |
| 9 | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | 76% | 32% | $8,039 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Oklahoma colleges →
Who enrolls at NWOSU
College Scorecard; IPEDS
NWOSU admissions questions
What is the NWOSU acceptance rate?
Northwestern Oklahoma State University accepts 65% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 859 of 1,293 applicants were admitted.
Does NWOSU require the SAT or ACT?
Northwestern Oklahoma State University requires SAT or ACT scores for admission, according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 15% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 74% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for NWOSU?
The middle 50% of Northwestern Oklahoma State University enrolled first-year students scored 803–1036 on the SAT and 16–21 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at NWOSU?
40% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (340 of 859).
Is NWOSU getting harder to get into?
Northwestern Oklahoma State University accepted 65% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 66% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Northwestern Oklahoma State University overview