More selective than 69% of Oklahoma colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
9% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 43% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose USAO 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.
USAO 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, USAO is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 580 | 700 |
| SAT math | 510 | 580 |
| ACT composite | 21 | 26 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1090 | 1280 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
USAO admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 66% | 580–700 | 510–580 | 21–26 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 56% | 523–618 | 520–570 | 21–25 | 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 USAO compared with other Oklahoma colleges?
USAO has the 6th-lowest acceptance rate of 17 Oklahoma colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 10 | University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus | 77% | 75% | $15,300 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Oklahoma colleges →
Who enrolls at USAO
College Scorecard; IPEDS
USAO admissions questions
What is the USAO acceptance rate?
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma accepts 66% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 817 of 1,465 applicants were admitted.
Does USAO require the SAT or ACT?
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 9% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 43% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for USAO?
The middle 50% of University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma enrolled first-year students scored 1090–1280 on the SAT and 21–26 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 USAO?
33% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (272 of 817).
Is USAO getting harder to get into?
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma accepted 66% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 56% 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 Science and Arts of Oklahoma overview