More selective than 56% of Oklahoma colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
23% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 69% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Oklahoma State University 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.
Oklahoma State University 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, Oklahoma State University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 530 | 630 |
| SAT math | 510 | 620 |
| ACT composite | 20 | 27 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1040 | 1250 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Oklahoma State University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 75% | 530–630 | 510–620 | 20–27 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 71% | 520–630 | 510–610 | 20–27 | 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 Oklahoma State University compared with other Oklahoma colleges?
Oklahoma State University has the 8th-lowest acceptance rate of 17 Oklahoma colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 10 | University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus | 77% | 75% | $15,300 |
| 11 | Oklahoma City University | 77% | 65% | $22,857 |
| 12 | University of Central Oklahoma | 78% | 37% | $18,309 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Oklahoma colleges →
Who enrolls at Oklahoma State University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Oklahoma State University admissions questions
What is the Oklahoma State University acceptance rate?
Oklahoma State University accepts 75% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 13,910 of 19,612 applicants were admitted.
Does Oklahoma State University require the SAT or ACT?
Oklahoma State University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 23% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 69% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Oklahoma State University?
The middle 50% of Oklahoma State University enrolled first-year students scored 1040–1250 on the SAT and 20–27 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 Oklahoma State University?
34% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (4,670 of 13,910).
Is Oklahoma State University getting harder to get into?
Oklahoma State University accepted 75% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 71% 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 Oklahoma State University overview