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Your chances of getting into Northwestern Oklahoma State University

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

56.4%
Admission Difficulty for Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Extremely Easy 
Applicant Competition Average 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at NWOSU is 56.4%.  Its admission rate is the 5th lowest in Oklahoma.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into NWOSU and can you get accepted?

NWOSU is a more competitive school to get into. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 848 out of the 1,503 who applied were admitted.

Northwestern Oklahoma State University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.42. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 40% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into NWOSU?

56% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Northwestern Oklahoma State University you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.42 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 950 on the SAT
  • Score 19 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top half of your high school class

NWOSU GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.42

Typical High School Grades 

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Northwestern Oklahoma State University?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into NWOSU are to have around a 3.42 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as NWOSU accepts 56% of students who apply.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at NWOSU is 3.42 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #13 in Oklahoma for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Northwestern Oklahoma State University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 6.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 25.0% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 17.0% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 23.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 11.0% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 13.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 3.0% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 1.0% Reach
less than 1.00 1.0% Low

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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NWOSU SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

830-1070

Applicants Submitting SAT 

15%
SAT Scores for Northwestern Oklahoma State University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 420
Math 25th Percentile 410
Composite 25th Percentile 830
SAT Scores for Northwestern Oklahoma State University
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 540
Math 75th Percentile 530
Composite 75th Percentile 1070
Average SAT Score 950

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Northwestern Oklahoma State University?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at NWOSU is 950 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 830-1070. Students who get into Northwestern Oklahoma State University score in the top 87 percent of all SAT test takers..  NWOSU ranks #14 in the state of Oklahoma for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 950 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. NWOSU regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 830 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 830, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 710, but scores this low are outside the normal range. 15 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.

View other colleges which accept students in the 950 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 950, you have around a 56% chance of being admitted. A 1070 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 71% chance of getting in.

Northwestern Oklahoma State University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1070 and Above Good >71%
950 to 1070 Avg + 56%-71%
830 to 950 Avg - 40%-56%
710 to 830 Reach 26%-40%
Less than 710 Low <26%
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NWOSU ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

16-22 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

85%
ACT Scores for Northwestern Oklahoma State University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 15
Math 25th Percentile 16
Composite 25th Percentile 16
ACT Scores for Northwestern Oklahoma State University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 22
Math 75th Percentile 23
Composite 75th Percentile 22
Average ACT Score 19

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into NWOSU?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to NWOSU is 19, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 16 and 22.  The school ranks #16 in Oklahoma for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 19. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 16 and score in the score in the top 75 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 13.

Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 85 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Northwestern Oklahoma State University.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into NWOSU for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 19 score has around 56% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 71% with a 22 ACT score.

Northwestern Oklahoma State University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
22 and Above Good >71%
19 to 22 Avg + 56%-71%
16 to 19 Avg - 40%-56%
13 to 16 Reach 26%-40%
Less than 13 Low <26%
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High School Class Rank

63% of Northwestern Oklahoma State University freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 32% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Northwestern Oklahoma State University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 13%
Top 25% of class 32%
Top 50% of class 63%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Northwestern Oklahoma State University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 951 552 1,503
Accepted 525 323 848
Acceptance Rate 55% 59% 56%
Enrolled 192 145 337
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 37% 45% 40%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Northwestern Oklahoma State University is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Northwestern Oklahoma State University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Northwestern Oklahoma State University Application Requirements
Test Scores Required to be considered for admission
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Required to be considered for admission
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Recommendations Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Northwestern Oklahoma State University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Admission Requirements Summary

Because NWOSU is fairly competitive, you have a decent chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.42 GPA, you have a good shot at getting in. An SAT score of 950 will further improve your application. If you can get a 1070 on the SAT you will have a very good chance on getting in. Additionally a 19 on the ACT places you in a strong position.

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=207306 IPEDS survey data for Northwestern Oklahoma State University.

Last updated February 24, 2024