Applying to USAO

Acceptance RateSAT Median
56.30% 1,035
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma's acceptance rate is 56.30% for 2023 admission. A total of 1,071 students applied and 603 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is around the national average.
USAO's acceptance rate places 4th out of 17 Oklahoma colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1,035 and the ACT score is 21 at USAO. USAO's SAT score ranks 8th out of 13 Oklahoma colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
To apply to USAO, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).
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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is 56.30% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 35.99%. 337 men and 705 women applied to USAO and 170 men and 412 women students were accepted.
29 applicants who has another gender applied and 21 were accepted.
Among them, 68 men and 144 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at USAO.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at USAO
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants1,071337705290
Admitted603170412210
Enrolled2176814450
Acceptance Rate 56.30%50.45%58.44%72.41%-
Yield 35.99%40.00%34.95%23.81%-
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2023, 10 students (5% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 114 students (53%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at USAO.
The median SAT score is 1,035 with 520 SAT EBRW and 515 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 578 and the 25th percentile is 453. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 560 and 25th percentile is 470 .
The median ACT composite score is 21 with 75th percentile score of 24 and 25th percentile score of 18 at USAO. The median ACT math score is 19 and the ACT English score is 21.
The SAT and ACT scores at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma are low compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,185, ACT: 27 - public baccalaureate college - arts & sciences).
2023 SAT and ACT Scores at USAO
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total92310351138
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing453520578
SAT Math470515560
ACT Composite182124
ACT Math161923
ACT English172125
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2022-23, total 217 first-year students enrolled in USAO. The proportion of full-time students is 98.62% and part-time students is 1.38%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 31.34% and women students is 66.36%. 2.30% of students has another gender.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at USAO.
First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at USAO
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Total2176814450
Full-time2146814150
Part-time30300
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at USAO. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
USAO Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankConsidered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramNot Considered
RecommendationsConsidered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceConsidered, if submitted
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusNot Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $40 for undergraduate schools of University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma. The next table provides general admission information for applying to USAO.
Admission Information for Applying to USAO
Open Admission PolicyNo
Undergraduate Application Fees$40
Admission Informationusao.edu/future-students
Online Applicationusao.edu/apply
Calendar SystemTrimester
Credits AcceptedDual Credits, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree OfferedBachelor
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