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Chances of getting into University of Oklahoma Norman Campus

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
85%
Admission Difficulty for University of Oklahoma Norman Campus
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Difficult 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into OU and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at OU is 85%.  It ranks #16 in Oklahoma for lowest rate of acceptance. University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 14,760 out of 17,318 applicants were admitted.

The school has difficult admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 32 percent on standardized admission tests. University of Oklahoma Norman Campus typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.66. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 31% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The OU application fee is $40 and applications are due by Apr 1.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to University of Oklahoma Norman Campus. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 21% of students submitted SAT scores and 52% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

OU SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1150-1340
Applicants Submitting SAT 
21%
SAT Scores for University of Oklahoma Norman Campus
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 580
SAT Math 25th 570
SAT Composite 25th 1150
SAT Scores for University of Oklahoma Norman Campus
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 670
SAT Math 75th 670
SAT Composite 75th 1340
Average SAT Score 1250

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to University of Oklahoma Norman Campus?

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into University of Oklahoma Norman Campus score in the top 32 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1150-1340.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1340 and Above Good >92%
1245 to 1340 Avg + 85%-92%
1150 to 1245 Avg - 75%-85%
1055 to 1150 Reach 61%-75%
Less than 1055 Low <61%
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OU ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
23-29 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
52%
ACT Scores for University of Oklahoma Norman Campus
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 22
ACT Math 25th 22
ACT Composite 25th 23
ACT Scores for University of Oklahoma Norman Campus
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 31
ACT Math 75th 27
ACT Composite 75th 29
Average ACT Score 26

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into OU?

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

OU regularly accepts students who score 23 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 32 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 23-29.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
29 and Above Good >92%
26 to 29 Avg + 85%-92%
23 to 26 Avg - 75%-85%
20 to 23 Reach 61%-75%
Less than 20 Low <61%
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OU GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.66
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into University of Oklahoma Norman Campus?

Applicants require very good grades in high school to get into OU. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus was 3.66 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #4 in Oklahoma for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.66 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as OU accepts 85% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted University of Oklahoma Norman Campus students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 13.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 34.0% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 25.9% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 16.5% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 8.3% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 2.1% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 0.2% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

63.3% of University of Oklahoma Norman Campus freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted University of Oklahoma Norman Campus students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 32.3%
Top 25% of class 63.3%
Top 50% of class 91%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 10,031 7,287 17,318
Accepted 8,676 6,084 14,760
Acceptance Rate 86% 83% 85%
Enrolled 2,605 1,977 4,582
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 30% 32% 31%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications are Due
Apr 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
9

Applicants have 9 days left until the Fall 2023 term applications are due on Apr 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is $40.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to University of Oklahoma Norman Campus and what student information is used for admission decisions?

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Considered but not required
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=207500 IPEDS survey data for University of Oklahoma Norman Campus.

FAQs

Does University of Oklahoma Norman Campus prefer SAT or ACT?

21% of students submit their SAT scores to OU. 52% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into University of Oklahoma Norman Campus?

85% of those who apply are granted admission to OU. Admission competition is and the college has difficult admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for University of Oklahoma Norman Campus?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1150 and 1340. 21% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for University of Oklahoma Norman Campus?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 23 and 29. 52% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.