More selective than 0% of Oklahoma colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2023 entering class
0% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 78% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose SWOSU 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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SWOSU SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2023. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, SWOSU is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT composite | 17 | 23 |
IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
How selective is SWOSU compared with other Oklahoma colleges?
SWOSU has the 17th-lowest acceptance rate of 17 Oklahoma colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 13 | Mid-America Christian University | 92% | 44% | $16,692 |
| 14 | Oklahoma Christian University | 97% | 56% | $21,872 |
| 15 | Oral Roberts University | 99% | 57% | $25,365 |
| 16 | Northeastern State University | 100% | 35% | $12,710 |
| 17 | Southwestern Oklahoma State University | 100% | 40% | $14,459 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2023 entering class. All Oklahoma colleges →
Who enrolls at SWOSU
College Scorecard; IPEDS
SWOSU admissions questions
What is the SWOSU acceptance rate?
Southwestern Oklahoma State University accepts 100% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,689 of 1,689 applicants were admitted.
Does SWOSU require the SAT or ACT?
Southwestern Oklahoma State University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 0% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 78% submitted ACT scores.
How many admitted students enroll at SWOSU?
44% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (736 of 1,689).
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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 Southwestern Oklahoma State University overview