More selective than 31% of Oklahoma colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
0% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 89% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose University of Central Oklahoma 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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University of Central Oklahoma 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, University of Central Oklahoma is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT composite | 18 | 24 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
University of Central Oklahoma admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 78% | — | — | 18–24 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 82% | — | — | 17–24 | 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 University of Central Oklahoma compared with other Oklahoma colleges?
University of Central Oklahoma has the 12th-lowest acceptance rate of 17 Oklahoma colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Oklahoma colleges →
Who enrolls at University of Central Oklahoma
College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of Central Oklahoma admissions questions
What is the University of Central Oklahoma acceptance rate?
University of Central Oklahoma accepts 78% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 4,043 of 4,945 applicants were admitted.
Does University of Central Oklahoma require the SAT or ACT?
University of Central Oklahoma requires SAT or ACT scores for admission, according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 0% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 89% submitted ACT scores.
How many admitted students enroll at University of Central Oklahoma?
47% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,889 of 4,043).
Is University of Central Oklahoma getting harder to get into?
University of Central Oklahoma accepted 78% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 82% 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 University of Central Oklahoma overview