NWOSU Admission Requirements

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NWOSU Admission Overview

NWOSU admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year NWOSU admitted 65.5% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.42 GPA (B+) and SAT 803-1036 / ACT 16-21. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

NWOSU requires the SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

NWOSU Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

65.5%

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy

Applicant Competition

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Acceptance Rate

The NWOSU acceptance rate is 65.5%. Last year, 900 of 1,375 applicants were admitted. That is the 5th lowest acceptance rate in Oklahoma.

Admission Selectivity

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

NWOSU is a moderately competitive school to get into, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Northwestern Oklahoma State University typically 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. 39% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

NWOSU GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.42

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.42

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at NWOSU typically have around a 3.42 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades.

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

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Northwestern Oklahoma State University freshmen
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 figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

NWOSU SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

803-1036

Freshmen who sent SAT

18%

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 420
Math 383
Composite 803

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 518
Math 518
Composite 1036

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at NWOSU typically score around a 920 SAT (middle 50% 803–1036) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 26th percentile nationally. NWOSU ranks #14 in the state of Oklahoma for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 803 to 1036

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SAT policy

You must send SAT or ACT for 2024-25. Confirm current rules on the school's site.

View other colleges which accept students in the 920 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Northwestern Oklahoma State University
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1036+	Above 75th	>78%
920 to 1036	Avg +	65%-78%
803 to 920	Avg -	49%-65%
Below 803	Below mid-50	<49%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

NWOSU ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

16-21

Freshmen reporting ACT

100%

25th Percentile Scores

English 15
Math 15
Composite 16

75th Percentile Scores

English 21
Math 19
Composite 21

Average ACT

Incoming testers at NWOSU typically have around a 18 ACT (mid-50 16–21) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 38th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. NWOSU places #15 among colleges in Oklahoma for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 16 to 21

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

ACT or SAT is required for 2024-25. Check the school's site for current rules.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 18.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Northwestern Oklahoma State University
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
21+	Above 75th	>80%
18 to 21	Avg +	65%-80%
16 to 18	Avg -	53%-65%
Below 16	Below mid-50	<53%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

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

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and SAT or ACT compare with last year's enrolled class. This is not a personal probability of admission.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

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

Northwestern Oklahoma State University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	778	597	1,375
Accepted	512	388	900
Acceptance Rate	66%	65%	65%
Enrolled	172	176	348
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	34%	45%	39%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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
Requirement	Used for Admission
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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

NWOSU is test-required for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 65.5% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.42 GPA (about an B+ average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025