University of Oklahoma (OU) SAT Scores and GPA

What are University of Oklahoma (OU)'s average SAT scores and GPA? In this guide, we'll discuss what scores are needed for you to get admitted into University of Oklahoma (OU). You'll also get to calculate your own chances with our admissions calculator.

Location: Norman, OK

This school is also known as: University of Oklahoma, OU

University of Oklahoma (OU) Admissions Statistics

There are three critical numbers when considering your admissions chances: SAT scores, GPA, and acceptance rate. All these combine to tell you what you scores are required to get into University of Oklahoma.

Average SAT: 1210

The average SAT score composite at University of Oklahoma (OU) is a 1210.

University of Oklahoma (OU) SAT Score Analysis

The 25th percentile New SAT score is 1130, and the 75th percentile SAT score is 1320.

In other words, a 1130 places you below average, while a 1320 will move you up to above average. There's no absolute SAT requirement at University of Oklahoma (OU), but they really want to see at least a 1130 to have a chance at being considered.

Here's the breakdown of SAT scores by section:

Section	Average	25th Percentile	75th Percentile
Math	605	560	660
Reading + Writing	605	570	670
Composite	1210	1130	1320

Average GPA: 3.67

The average GPA at University of Oklahoma (OU) is 3.67. This makes University of Oklahoma (OU) Strongly Competitive for GPAs.

(Most schools use a weighted GPA out of 4.0, though some report an unweighted GPA.

With a GPA of 3.67, University of Oklahoma (OU) requires you to be above average in your high school class. You'll need a mix of A's and B's, with a leaning toward A's. If you took some AP or IB classes, this will help boost your weighted GPA and show your ability to take college classes.

If you're a junior or senior, your GPA is hard to change from this point on. If your GPA is at or below the school average of 3.67, you'll need a higher SAT score to compensate and show that you're prepared to take on college academics. This will help you compete effectively with other applicants.

Admissions Rate: 72.9%

The acceptance rate at University of Oklahoma (OU) is 72.9%. In other words, of 100 students who apply, 73 are admitted.

This means the school is not selective. As long as you don't fall way below average, you'll likely get in.

Final Admissions Verdict

Because this school is not selective, you have a great shot at getting in, as long as you don't fall well below average. Aim for a 1130 SAT or higher, and you'll almost certainly get an offer of admission. But if you score below this, you may be one of the unlucky few to get rejected.

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Other Schools For You

If you're interested in University of Oklahoma (OU), you'll probably be interested in these schools as well. We've divided them into 3 categories depending on how hard they are to get into, relative to University of Oklahoma (OU).

Reach Schools: Harder to Get Into

These schools are have higher average SAT scores than University of Oklahoma (OU). If you improve your SAT score, you'll be competitive for these schools.

School Name	Location	SAT Avg	ACT Avg
University of California, Santa Barbara	Santa Barbara, CA	1355	29
United States Military Academy	West Point, NY	1331	30
University of Connecticut	Storrs, CT	1315	29
Chapman University	Orange, CA	1296	28
University of Texas at Dallas	Richardson, TX	1291	28
University of California, Davis	Davis, CA	1280	28
Penn State University Park	University Park, PA	1265	28

Same Level: Equally Hard to Get Into

If you're competitive for University of Oklahoma (OU), these schools will offer you a similar chance of admission.

School Name	Location	SAT Avg	ACT Avg
University of Alabama	Tuscaloosa, AL	1225	26
University of Houston	Houston, TX	1225	26
University of California, Riverside	Riverside, CA	1225	27
University of Cincinnati	Cincinnati, OH	1223	26
San Diego State University	San Diego, CA	1215	26
Howard University	Washington, DC	1204	25
Texas Tech University	Lubbock, TX	1196	26

Safety Schools: Easier to Get Into

If you're currently competitive for University of Oklahoma (OU), you should have no problem getting into these schools. If University of Oklahoma (OU) is currently out of your reach, you might already be competitive for these schools.

School Name	Location	SAT Avg	ACT Avg
University of North Texas	Denton, TX	1160	23
University of Texas at Arlington	Arlington, TX	1160	23
Florida International University	Miami, FL	1159	24
California State University Long Beach	Long Beach, CA	1145	23
San Jose State University	San Jose, CA	1145	23
Florida Gulf Coast University	Fort Myers, FL	1135	29
Washington State University	Pullman, WA	1125	23

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