University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Admission
Application Fee
$50
Graduate Application Fee
$50
Acceptance Rate
76.54%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
30.40%
Freshmen Enrollment
4,683
SAT Scores
1,220
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 21,548 students have applied and 15,712 students have allowed to admit to University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus (Acceptance rate: 72.92%). OU's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 29.81 % where 4,683 students have finally enrolled out of 15,712 admitted students.
OU acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Oklahoma. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as University of Florida and University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 41.77%).
OU enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Oklahoma. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is much higher (highly eager to enroll) (average yield is 34.53%).
How to Apply to University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply OU. OU offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.ou.edu/admissions |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.ou.edu/admissions/apply |
| Financial Aid | www.ou.edu/sfc |
| Net Price Calculator | www.ou.edu/sfc/estimating-costs/net-price-calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | www.ou.edu/veterans/veteran_student_services |
| Disability Service | www.ou.edu/adrc |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at OU and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus is 1,220 and the average ACT score is 26. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,378). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus | 1,220 | 26 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,378 | 31 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Oklahoma | 1,058 | 64 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus, 1,233 students submitted SAT scores (26% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,220 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Oklahoma. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 570 | 620 | 670 |
| Mathematics | 560 | 600 | 660 |
| Total | 1,130 | 1,220 | 1,330 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus, 2,430 students submitted ACT scores (52% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 26 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Oklahoma. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 23 | 26 | 29 |
| English | 22 | 25 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 21 | 25 | 27 |
OU Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
6 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |