Applying to USAO

Acceptance RateSAT Median
55.77% 1,090
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma's acceptance rate is 55.77% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 1,465 students applied and 817 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is around the national average.
USAO's acceptance rate places 3rd out of 17 Oklahoma colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1,090 and the ACT score is 23 at USAO. USAO's SAT score ranks 7th out of 12 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 2023-24, the acceptance rate of University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is 55.77% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 33.29%. 426 men and 995 women applied to USAO and 188 men and 603 women students were accepted.
44 applicants who has another gender applied and 26 were accepted.
Among them, 67 men and 192 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). 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
Applicants1,465426995440
Admitted817188603260
Enrolled27267192130
Acceptance Rate 55.77%44.13%60.60%59.09%-
Yield 33.29%35.64%31.84%50.00%-
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 2024, 16 students (9% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 112 students (43%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at USAO.
The median SAT score is 1,090 with 550 SAT EBRW and 540 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 618 and the 25th percentile is 523. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 570 and 25th percentile is 520 .
The median ACT composite score is 23 with 75th percentile score of 25 and 25th percentile score of 21 at USAO. The median ACT math score is 20 and the ACT English score is 23.
The SAT and ACT scores at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,166, ACT: 26 - public baccalaureate college - arts & sciences).
2024 SAT and ACT Scores at USAO
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total104310901188
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing523550618
SAT Math520540570
ACT Composite212325
ACT Math182024
ACT English212327
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 2023-24, total 272 first-year students enrolled in USAO. The proportion of full-time students is 99.26% and part-time students is 0.74%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 24.63% and women students is 70.59%. 4.78% 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
Total27267192130
Full-time27067190130
Part-time20200
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 Informationhttps://usao.edu/future-students/index.html
Online Applicationhttps://admissions.usao.edu/apply/
Calendar SystemTrimester
Course for High School StudentsOffers within a dual enrollment
Credits AcceptedAdvanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree OfferedBachelor
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