University of Oklahoma acceptance rate, cost and outcomes
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus · Public · Norman, OK · 22,025 undergraduates (IPEDS fall 2023)
University of Oklahoma admitted 76.5% of applicants for fall 2023, down from 80.4% in 2013. Oklahoma residents pay $10,181 in tuition and fees for 2025-26; out-of-state students pay $28,301.
Admit rate, 2013 to 2023
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| Fall | Admit rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 80.4% | 10,991 | 8,841 |
| 2014 | 81.3% | 11,331 | 9,216 |
| 2015 | 77.6% | 12,002 | 9,318 |
| 2016 | 70.8% | 14,391 | 10,194 |
| 2017 | 74.0% | 15,579 | 11,529 |
| 2018 | 77.7% | 15,811 | 12,283 |
| 2019 | 80.4% | 15,673 | 12,603 |
| 2020 | 83.4% | 15,451 | 12,883 |
| 2021 | 85.2% | 17,318 | 14,760 |
| 2022 | 72.9% | 21,548 | 15,712 |
| 2023 | 76.5% | 22,337 | 17,097 |
Applications went from 10,991 in fall 2013 to 22,337 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 | $11,203 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $10,500 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $13,101 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $19,131 |
| Over $110,000 | $19,219 |
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $10,181 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26) | $28,301 |
| Cost of attendance (2024-25) | $29,286 |
| Average net price, students with federal aid (2024-25) | $15,531 |
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: 26% submitted the SAT, 42% the ACT. Source: IPEDS fall 2023.1
Similar public colleges
| College | Admit rate | Tuition and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma State OK | 70.9% | $10,444 in-state |
| FGCU FL | 76.7% | $6,118 in-state |
| Mississippi State MS | 76.3% | $10,604 in-state |
Same state and type first, then the nearest admit rate. Fall 2023 and 2025-26 figures.
What the numbers say
Oklahoma admitted 17,097 of 22,337 applicants in fall 2023, an admit rate of 76.5%, which matches the 76.5% state median for 17 bachelor's colleges.1 Back in 2013 it was 80.4%, so the rate sits 3.9 percentage points lower now.1 Only 3 of the 10 yearly changes were declines, and the rate peaked at 85.2% in 2021.1 The number of applications grew 103% while admitted students grew 93%, going from 8,841 to 17,097.1
Test scores are optional; 26% of enrolled students submitted the SAT and 42% the ACT.1 The SAT middle range covered 580 to 670 in reading and writing and 560 to 660 in math, and ACT composites ranged from 23 to 29.1
Oklahoma residents pay $10,181 for 2025-26 tuition and fees, and nonresidents pay $28,301.2 Public bachelor degree colleges in Oklahoma have a median in-state price of $8,211 across 12 institutions, below the resident price here.2 Net price runs from $11,203 for the lowest income band, $0 to $30,000, to $13,101 for $48,001 to $75,000 and $19,219 over $110,000.2
Graduation within 6 years was 75% for 2019 entrants, compared with a state median of 40%, and median earnings are $66,905 10 years after entry.2 Median debt among federal borrowers is $19,668.2
Every number on this page, with its source field
| Figure | Value | File, field, year |
|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 22,337 | IPEDS ADM2023, APPLCN, fall 20231 |
| Admitted | 17,097 | IPEDS ADM2023, ADMSSN, fall 20231 |
| Enrolled first-years | 5,198 | IPEDS ADM2023, ENRLT, fall 20231 |
| Undergraduates | 22,025 | 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 | 580 | IPEDS ADM2023, SATVR25, fall 20231 |
| SAT reading/writing, 75th percentile | 670 | IPEDS ADM2023, SATVR75, fall 20231 |
| SAT math, 25th percentile | 560 | IPEDS ADM2023, SATMT25, fall 20231 |
| SAT math, 75th percentile | 660 | IPEDS ADM2023, SATMT75, fall 20231 |
| ACT composite, 25th percentile | 23 | IPEDS ADM2023, ACTCM25, fall 20231 |
| ACT composite, 75th percentile | 29 | IPEDS ADM2023, ACTCM75, fall 20231 |
| Enrolled students submitting SAT | 26% | IPEDS ADM2023, SATPCT, fall 20231 |
| Enrolled students submitting ACT | 42% | IPEDS ADM2023, ACTPCT, fall 20231 |
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $10,181 | College Scorecard, TUITIONFEE_IN, 2025-262 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $28,301 | College Scorecard, TUITIONFEE_OUT, 2025-262 |
| Cost of attendance | $29,286 | College Scorecard, COSTT4_A, 2024-252 |
| Average net price, students with federal aid | $15,531 | College Scorecard, NPT4_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income $0 to $30,000 | $11,203 | College Scorecard, NPT41_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income $30,001 to $48,000 | $10,500 | College Scorecard, NPT42_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income $48,001 to $75,000 | $13,101 | College Scorecard, NPT43_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income $75,001 to $110,000 | $19,131 | College Scorecard, NPT44_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income over $110,000 | $19,219 | College Scorecard, NPT45_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Graduation rate within 6 years | 75% | College Scorecard, C150_4, 2019 entrants2 |
| First-year retention | 90% | College Scorecard, RET_FT4, fall 2023 entrants2 |
| Undergraduates with a Pell grant | 29% | College Scorecard, PCTPELL, 2024-252 |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $66,905 | College Scorecard, MD_EARN_WNE_P10, 2022-232 |
| Median federal debt of graduates | $19,668 | College Scorecard, GRAD_DEBT_MDN, FY2024-252 |
| Median admit rate, Oklahoma (N = 17) | 76.5% | IPEDS ADM2023, median ADMSSN/APPLCN, bachelor's institutions, fall 20231 |
| 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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