Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, OU's acceptance rate is 72.92% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 29.81%. 9,427 men and 12,121 women applied to OU and 6,734 men and 8,978 women students were accepted.
Among them, 2,051 men and 2,632 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 OU.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 21,548 | 9,427 | 12,121 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 15,712 | 6,734 | 8,978 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 4,683 | 2,051 | 2,632 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 72.92% | 71.43% | 74.07% | - | - |
| Yield | 29.81% | 30.46% | 29.32% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 1,233 students (26% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 2,430 students (52%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at OU.
The median SAT score is 1,220 with 620 SAT EBRW and 600 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 670 and the 25th percentile is 570. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 660 and 25th percentile is 560 .
The median ACT composite score is 26 with 75th percentile score of 29 and 25th percentile score of 23 at OU. The median ACT math score is 25 and the ACT English score is 25.
The SAT and ACT scores at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,256, ACT: 27 - public research university with very high research activity).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 1130 | 1220 | 1330 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 570 | 620 | 670 |
| SAT Math | 560 | 600 | 660 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 26 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 25 | 27 |
| ACT English | 22 | 25 | 30 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 4,683 first-year students enrolled in OU. The proportion of full-time students is 87.38% and part-time students is 12.62%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 43.80% and women students is 56.20%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at OU.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,683 | 2,051 | 2,632 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 4,092 | 1,830 | 2,262 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 591 | 221 | 370 | 0 | 0 |
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), English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at OU. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Considered, if submitted |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |
General Admissions Information
The application fee is $40 for undergraduate schools and $50 for graduate schools of University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus. The next table provides general admission information for applying to OU.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $40 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $50 |
| Admission Information | www.ou.edu/admissions |
| Online Application | www.ou.edu/admissions/apply |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | 1-Year Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice) |