Oklahoma Colleges for a 3.5 GPA

With a 3.5 GPA, you are competitive at 24 four-year colleges in Oklahoma (11 target, 2 reach, 11 safety). A 3.5 is typically a A- (~88%) on a common grading scale.

Colleges in Oklahoma for a 3.5 GPA

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have average GPAs near 3.5 - your grades fit squarely in the admitted pool.

College	Avg GPA	Acceptance Rate	Your Chance
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Norman, OK	3.66	77%	Medium
Oklahoma State University Main Campus Stillwater, OK	3.63	75%	Medium
University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, OK	3.5	78%	Medium
Oral Roberts University Tulsa, OK	3.5	99%	Medium
East Central University Ada, OK	3.31	58%	Medium
Southeastern Oklahoma State University Durant, OK	3.53	76%	Medium
Oklahoma Christian University Edmond, OK	3.62	97%	Medium
Northwestern Oklahoma State University Alva, OK	3.42	65%	Medium
Oklahoma Wesleyan University Bartlesville, OK	3.38	66%	Medium
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Chickasha, OK	3.43	66%	Medium
Oklahoma Baptist University Shawnee, OK	3.68	49%	Medium

Reach Schools (Lower Admission Chance)

Reach schools typically enroll students with higher average GPAs; admission is possible but more competitive.

College	Avg GPA	Acceptance Rate	Your Chance
University of Tulsa Tulsa, OK	3.97	62%	Low
Oklahoma City University Oklahoma City, OK	3.77	77%	Low

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average GPAs well below 3.5; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College	Avg GPA	Acceptance Rate	Your Chance
Northeastern State University Tahlequah, OK	3.49	100%	High
Langston University Langston, OK	2.79	100%	High
Southwestern Oklahoma State University Weatherford, OK	3.53	100%	High
Bacone College Muskogee, OK	2.83	100%	High
Rogers State University Claremore, OK	3.4	100%	High
Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City Oklahoma City, OK	2.8	100%	High
Cameron University Lawton, OK	3.31	100%	High
Oklahoma Panhandle State University Goodwell, OK	-	100%	High
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology Okmulgee, OK	3.2	100%	High
Southern Nazarene University Bethany, OK	3.3	100%	High
Southwestern Christian University Bethany, OK	3.22	100%	High

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Published: August 19, 2026