Oklahoma State acceptance rate, cost and outcomes
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus · Public · Stillwater, OK · 21,354 undergraduates (IPEDS fall 2023)
Oklahoma State admitted 70.9% of applicants for fall 2023, down from 76.0% in 2013. Oklahoma residents pay $10,444 in tuition and fees for 2025-26; out-of-state students pay $25,964.
Admit rate, 2013 to 2023
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| Fall | Admit rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 76.0% | 11,064 | 8,411 |
| 2014 | 74.9% | 12,259 | 9,188 |
| 2015 | 75.1% | 12,501 | 9,392 |
| 2016 | 74.5% | 13,055 | 9,729 |
| 2017 | 74.3% | 13,635 | 10,128 |
| 2018 | 73.8% | 14,405 | 10,629 |
| 2019 | 70.0% | 15,277 | 10,691 |
| 2020 | 67.1% | 17,164 | 11,515 |
| 2021 | 68.4% | 16,934 | 11,577 |
| 2022 | 70.6% | 19,117 | 13,503 |
| 2023 | 70.9% | 19,612 | 13,910 |
Applications went from 11,064 in fall 2013 to 19,612 in fall 2023. Admit rate = admitted ÷ applicants. Source: IPEDS fall admissions.1
What families actually pay
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| Family income | Net price / year, 2024-25 |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $12,518 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $12,445 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $13,913 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $19,296 |
| Over $110,000 | $24,910 |
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $10,444 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26) | $25,964 |
| Cost of attendance (2024-25) | $28,615 |
| Average net price, students with federal aid (2024-25) | $17,058 |
Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants, for first-time full-time students with federal aid paying the in-state rate, 2024-25. Tuition is 2025-26. Source: College Scorecard.2
SAT and ACT
Middle 50% (25th to 75th percentile) of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores: 23% submitted the SAT, 69% the ACT. Source: IPEDS fall 2023.1
Similar public colleges
| College | Admit rate | Tuition and fees |
|---|---|---|
| University of Oklahoma OK | 76.5% | $10,181 in-state |
| Texas Tech TX | 70.9% | $11,852 in-state |
| University of Akron OH | 70.9% | $13,530 in-state |
Same state and type first, then the nearest admit rate. Fall 2023 and 2025-26 figures.
What the numbers say
Oklahoma State admitted 70.9% of fall 2023 applicants, which is 13,910 students out of 19,612.1 At 76.0% in fall 2013, the rate was 5.1 percentage points above its current level.1 The rate declined in 6 of the 10 yearly changes and reached a low of 67.1% in fall 2020 before recovering.1 Applications grew 77% between 2013 and 2023 and admits grew 65%, from 8,411 to 13,910.1
Test scores are optional. The ACT is the main test here, submitted by 69% of entrants with a middle 50% of 20 to 27, while 23% submitted SAT scores.1
Oklahoma residents pay $10,444 in tuition and fees for 2025-26 and nonresidents pay $25,964, with the resident price above the $8,211 median of 12 public bachelor's colleges in the state.2 By income band, the 2024-25 net price was $12,518 for $0 to $30,000, $13,913 for $48,001 to $75,000, and $24,910 for families with income over $110,000.2
Of 2019 entrants, 69% graduated within 6 years, well ahead of the 40% median across 22 colleges in Oklahoma.2 Retention was 85%, median earnings were $60,713 at 10 years after entry, and federal borrowers had a median debt of $19,500.2
Every number on this page, with its source field
| Figure | Value | File, field, year |
|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 19,612 | IPEDS ADM2023, APPLCN, fall 20231 |
| Admitted | 13,910 | IPEDS ADM2023, ADMSSN, fall 20231 |
| Enrolled first-years | 4,670 | IPEDS ADM2023, ENRLT, fall 20231 |
| Undergraduates | 21,354 | IPEDS DRVEF2023, EFUG, fall 20234 |
| Admission policy | Selective (not open admission) | IPEDS IC2023, OPENADMP, 2023-243 |
| Test policy | Test-optional | IPEDS ADM2023, ADMCON7, fall 20231 |
| SAT reading/writing, 25th percentile | 520 | IPEDS ADM2023, SATVR25, fall 20231 |
| SAT reading/writing, 75th percentile | 630 | IPEDS ADM2023, SATVR75, fall 20231 |
| SAT math, 25th percentile | 510 | IPEDS ADM2023, SATMT25, fall 20231 |
| SAT math, 75th percentile | 610 | IPEDS ADM2023, SATMT75, fall 20231 |
| ACT composite, 25th percentile | 20 | IPEDS ADM2023, ACTCM25, fall 20231 |
| ACT composite, 75th percentile | 27 | IPEDS ADM2023, ACTCM75, fall 20231 |
| Enrolled students submitting SAT | 23% | IPEDS ADM2023, SATPCT, fall 20231 |
| Enrolled students submitting ACT | 69% | IPEDS ADM2023, ACTPCT, fall 20231 |
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $10,444 | College Scorecard, TUITIONFEE_IN, 2025-262 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $25,964 | College Scorecard, TUITIONFEE_OUT, 2025-262 |
| Cost of attendance | $28,615 | College Scorecard, COSTT4_A, 2024-252 |
| Average net price, students with federal aid | $17,058 | College Scorecard, NPT4_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income $0 to $30,000 | $12,518 | College Scorecard, NPT41_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income $30,001 to $48,000 | $12,445 | College Scorecard, NPT42_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income $48,001 to $75,000 | $13,913 | College Scorecard, NPT43_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income $75,001 to $110,000 | $19,296 | College Scorecard, NPT44_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income over $110,000 | $24,910 | College Scorecard, NPT45_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Graduation rate within 6 years | 69% | College Scorecard, C150_4, 2019 entrants2 |
| First-year retention | 85% | College Scorecard, RET_FT4, fall 2023 entrants2 |
| Undergraduates with a Pell grant | 32% | College Scorecard, PCTPELL, 2024-252 |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $60,713 | College Scorecard, MD_EARN_WNE_P10, 2022-232 |
| Median federal debt of graduates | $19,500 | College Scorecard, GRAD_DEBT_MDN, FY2024-252 |
| Median in-state tuition and fees, public colleges, Oklahoma (N = 12) | $8,211 | College Scorecard, median TUITIONFEE_IN, public bachelor's institutions, 2025-262 |
| Median graduation rate within 6 years, Oklahoma (N = 22) | 40% | College Scorecard, median C150_4, bachelor's institutions, 2019 entrants2 |
Sources
- National Center for Education Statistics (NCES): IPEDS admissions files, fall 2013 to fall 2023 (IC2013, ADM2014, ADM2015, ADM2016, ADM2017, ADM2018, ADM2019, ADM2020, ADM2021, ADM2022, ADM2023). Checked 26 Oct 2026.
- U.S. Department of Education: College Scorecard, Most Recent Institution-Level Data (Most-Recent-Cohorts-Institution (release of 15 Oct 2026)). Data years: 2019 entrants, 2022-23, 2024-25, 2025-26, FY2024-25, fall 2023 entrants. Checked 25 Oct 2026.
- National Center for Education Statistics (NCES): IPEDS Institutional Characteristics 2023-24 (IC2023.zip). Data years: 2023-24. Checked 26 Oct 2026.
- National Center for Education Statistics (NCES): IPEDS Fall Enrollment, derived variables, fall 2023 (DRVEF2023.zip). Data years: 2023. Checked 26 Oct 2026.
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