Your chances of getting into O'More College of Design
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at O'More College of Design is 31.5%. Its admission rate is the 4th lowest in Tennessee and the 116th lowest the nation.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into O'More College of Design and can you get accepted?
O'More College of Design is a highly competitive school to get into. You have a moderate chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 28 out of the 89 who applied were admitted.
The school has extremely easy admission requirements for SAT and ACT scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 62 percent (SAT 0/0 ACT 18/22). O'More College of Design typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.78. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. Of those applicants who were admitted, 57% enrolled. This indicates that the school is a top choice for many students who apply.
Can you get into O'More College of Design?
31% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.
Admission Requirements in Brief
To have the best chance of getting into to O'More College of Design you should:
- Have a high school GPA of 3.78 or better
- Earn A- grades in high school
- Score 20 on the ACT
- Graduate in the top 25% of your high school class
O'More College of Design GPA
GPA Requirements & Average GPA
What GPA do you need to get into O'More College of Design?
GPA Requirements
The GPA requirements for getting into O'More College of Design are to have around a 3.78 high school GPA. You are required to have exceptionally good grades and you should be graduating near the top of your class.
Even with a competitive GPA, admission to O'More College of Design will be challenging as the school denies more applicants than it admits.
Average GPA
The average unweighted GPA at O'More College of Design is 3.78 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn A- letter grades and regularly score around 90-92 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #5 in Tennessee for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.8 GPA range.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022
O'More College of Design SAT Scores
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| Reading 25th Percentile | N/A |
| Math 25th Percentile | N/A |
| Composite 25th Percentile | N/A |
| SAT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| Reading 75th Percentile | N/A |
| Math 75th Percentile | N/A |
| Composite 75th Percentile | N/A |
| Average SAT Score | N/A |
O'More College of Design ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| Reading 25th Percentile | 18 |
| Math 25th Percentile | 17 |
| Composite 25th Percentile | 18 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| Reading 75th Percentile | 23 |
| Math 75th Percentile | 22 |
| Composite 75th Percentile | 22 |
| Average ACT Score | 20
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ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for students to get into O'More College of Design?
Score Range
The average ACT score for admitted students to O'More College of Design is 20, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 18 and 22. The school ranks #32 in Tennessee for highest average ACT composite score.
Score for Acceptance
For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 20. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 18 and score in the score in the top 62 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 16.
Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 100 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to O'More College of Design.
Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting classChance of Acceptance by ACT Score
Here are your predicted chances of getting into O'More College of Design for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 20 score has around 31% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 46% with a 22 ACT score.
High School Class Rank
59% of O'More College of Design freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 30% are in the top ten percent.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 30% |
| Top 25% of class | 59% |
| Top 50% of class | 89% |
Applying
Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 85 | 4 | 89 |
| Accepted | 24 | 4 | 28 |
| Acceptance Rate | 28% | 100% | 31% |
| Enrolled | 12 | 4 | 16 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 50% | 100% | 57% |
Fall 2024 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Days left to Apply
Applicants have 98 days left until the Fall 2024 term applications are due on Jul 31, 2024.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to O'More College of Design is $50.
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to O'More College of Design and what student information is used for admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Required |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=221254 IPEDS survey data for O'More College of Design.
FAQs
Does O'More College of Design prefer SAT or ACT?
100% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into O'More College of Design?
31% of those who apply are granted admission to O'More College of Design. Admission competition is high and the college has extremely easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
What ACT score is required for O'More College of Design?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 18 and 22. The average ACT score is 20. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.