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University of Oklahoma admissions

Norman, Oklahoma · Public · 22,734 undergrads

University of Oklahoma admitted 78% of applicants for fall 2025 (22,660 of 29,195, Common Data Set 2025-26). Of the 2,116 students who took a spot on the wait list, 133 were admitted (6.3%). The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1140–1330.

The numbers

Applied
29,195
fall 2025
ACT, middle 50%
23–28
enrolled first-years
Average GPA
3.64
enrolled first-years
Accept their offer
29%
of admitted students enroll
Application fee
$50
waivers exist

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Can I get into University of Oklahoma?

78% of applicants get in

Most applicants with solid grades get in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1140–1330 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

29,195 applied, 22,660 admitted, fall 2025 (Common Data Set). Scores: IPEDS fall 2024.

Does University of Oklahoma need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

Not sure yet

We haven't checked University of Oklahoma's fall 2027 rule yet. University of Oklahoma didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. University of Oklahoma's site

Early rounds and deadlines

Early action is offered: you hear sooner and don't have to commit.

Closed
Early action
Was due Nov 1, 2026

Early-round numbers: Common Data Set, fall 2025.

The wait list

3,117 students were offered a wait-list spot and 2,116 took one. 133 of them got in (6.3%).

Common Data Set, fall 2025.

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What University of Oklahoma looks at

Counts most

How hard your classes were, GPA, SAT or ACT scores.

Counts a lot

Class rank, essay, recommendations.

Also considered

Interview, activities, talent or ability, character, first in your family to go to college, A parent or relative went there, where you live, state residency, volunteering, work experience, showing interest (visits, emails).

As University of Oklahoma rates each factor in its Common Data Set, fall 2025.

Questions people ask

What is University of Oklahoma's acceptance rate?
University of Oklahoma admitted 78% of applicants for fall 2025 (22,660 of 29,195, Common Data Set 2025-26).
What SAT score do you need for University of Oklahoma?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1140–1330. A quarter of them scored higher and a quarter lower, so it's a typical range, not a cutoff (IPEDS, fall 2024).
Does University of Oklahoma take students off the wait list?
3,117 students were offered a wait-list spot and 2,116 took one. 133 of them got in (6.3%).
Where these numbers come from
  • Admit rate and applicants: Common Data Set, fall 2025 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
  • Test scores: IPEDS, fall 2024 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
  • GPA, early rounds and wait list: Common Data Set, fall 2025 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
  • Cost, pay and debt: College Scorecard, 2024-25 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
  • Deadlines: ou.edu, 2026-27 (checked Nov 8, 2026)

Updated Nov 8, 2026Spot a mistake?How we get our numbers