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Oklahoma State University

Stillwater, OK 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate68%
Acceptance Rate68%

About Oklahoma State University

Oklahoma State University offers the college experience you’ve always dreamed of in the heart of “America’s friendliest college town” in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Here, you’ll join an inclusive and vibrant community where everyone is part of the Cowboy family.

At OSU, we’re committed to providing a world-class education that is affordable and accessible. With more than 35,000 students across five campuses, we’re blazing new trails having recently welcomed our largest and most diverse freshman class in history. Our more than 275,000 alumni across the world are serving their communities and leading the way in aerospace, agriculture, health, business, education and more.

Whether you want to make bold new discoveries or solve real-world problems, you’ll be empowered to create impactful solutions in the classroom and beyond. We offer over 300 undergraduate degrees and academic options, which will prepare you for long-term career success. Our faculty and staff will encourage you to dream as big as the sky and offer support along the way.

As a Carnegie R1 Research University, we produce research that improves lives and strengthens communities. From the moment you step on campus, you’ll be connected to a world of cutting-edge research with top-rated faculty, resources and facilities.

No matter your major, you can take advantage of pre-health, pre-law and pre-veterinary advising to make sure you’re prepared to meet your educational and career goals. Our College of Veterinary Medicine is an international leader in veterinary medical education and research and ranks top in value in terms of total cost. The OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine also consistently ranks among the best medical allopathic and osteopathic schools in the country.

From being named a top public university to being known as America's Healthiest Campus, OSU's awards and rankings showcase our academic distinctions, campus culture and value.

Oklahoma State University is a public, state institution in the town of Stillwater, Oklahoma. Oklahoma State University was founded in 1890. The college currently enrolls around 24,660 students a year, including 20,197 undergrad students.

Oklahoma State University Acceptance Rate 2022

It is moderately difficult to get into Oklahoma State University. The acceptance rate at Oklahoma State University is 68%. In 2022, 16,939 students applied to Oklahoma State University and 11,579 were admitted.

Oklahoma State University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 68%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA not offered
Average GPA 3.6
Test Optional Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 20%

Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.

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Oklahoma State University is locatedin Stillwater, Oklahoma, in Oklahoma City and Tulsa.

If you are interested in seeing Oklahoma State University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 35 to Stillwater, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Will Rogers World.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Oklahoma State University and Stillwater are like without leaving home.

College Info

219 Student Union Stillwater, OK 74078

Campus Setting: Small Town

Oklahoma State University Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Continuous processing

Transfer Applications are Due

Continuous processing

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Oklahoma State University is Continuous processing.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Oklahoma State University is Continuous processing.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Oklahoma State University ACT Scores

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ACT Range

20 - 27

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

ACT Score

Estimated Chance

27 and Above

Good

20 to 27

Avg

20 and Less

Low

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ACT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median ACT score of an admitted student to Oklahoma State University is 24. Students with an ACT score of 27 and above have a good chance of getting into Oklahoma State University. Students with an ACT score that falls between 20 and 27 have an average chance of getting admitted, and students with an ACT score of 20 or below have a low chance of being offered admission.

Oklahoma State University SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

1045 - 1250

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Math SAT Range

520 - 620

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Reading SAT Range

530 - 630

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

SAT Score

Estimated Chance

1250 and Above

Good

1045 to 1250

Avg

1045 and Less

Low

SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median SAT score for Oklahoma State University students is 1139. Applicants with SAT scores of 1250 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Oklahoma State University, while applicants with SAT scores between 1045 to 1250 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1045 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Oklahoma State University.

Oklahoma State University Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$26,842

In State

$42,362

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$12,700
$28,220
Fees
$3,662
$3,662
Housing
$9,340
$9,340
Books
$1,140
$1,140

Student Life

Wondering what life at Oklahoma State University is like? There are approximately 24,660 students enrolled at Oklahoma State University, including 20,197 undergraduate students and 4,463 graduate students. 88% percent of students attend school full-time, 72% percent are from OK and 28% percent of students are from other states.

88%

Full Time

12%

Part Time

72%

In State

28%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

24,660

Campus Setting

Small Town

Acceptance Rate

68%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$16,362

Out-of-State

$31,882

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Continuous processing
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