More selective than 44% of Oklahoma colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
26% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 42% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose OU 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.
OU 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, OU is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 580 | 670 |
| SAT math | 560 | 660 |
| ACT composite | 23 | 29 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1140 | 1330 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
OU admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 77% | 580–670 | 560–660 | 23–29 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 77% | 580–670 | 560–660 | 23–29 | 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 OU compared with other Oklahoma colleges?
OU has the 10th-lowest acceptance rate of 17 Oklahoma colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 13 | Mid-America Christian University | 92% | 44% | $16,692 |
| 14 | Oklahoma Christian University | 97% | 56% | $21,872 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Oklahoma colleges →
Who enrolls at OU
College Scorecard; IPEDS
OU admissions questions
What is the OU acceptance rate?
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus accepts 77% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 17,097 of 22,337 applicants were admitted.
Does OU require the SAT or ACT?
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 26% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 42% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for OU?
The middle 50% of University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus enrolled first-year students scored 1140–1330 on the SAT and 23–29 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 OU?
30% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (5,198 of 17,097).
Is OU getting harder to get into?
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus accepted 77% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 77% 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 Oklahoma-Norman Campus overview