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OC Admission Overview

OC admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year OC admitted 96.5% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.62 GPA (A-) and SAT 1010-1270 / ACT 19-26. OC is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

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

OC is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

OC Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

96.5%

Admission Standards

Average

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Acceptance Rate

The OC acceptance rate is 96.5%. Last year, 1,145 of 1,186 applicants were admitted. That is the 15th lowest acceptance rate in Oklahoma.

Admission Selectivity

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

OC is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Oklahoma Christian University typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.62. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 36% of those admitted chose to enroll.

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

OC GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.62

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.62

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at OC typically have around a 3.62 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. OC is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #6 in Oklahoma for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.6 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 Oklahoma Christian University freshmen
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	17.0%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	35.0%	Avg
3.50 to 3.74	19.0%	Avg -
3.25 to 3.49	12.0%	Reach
3.00 to 3.24	8.0%	Reach
2.50 to 2.99	8.0%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	1.0%	Low
1.00 to 1.99	0%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

OC SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1010-1270

Freshmen who sent SAT

19%

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 500
Math 510
Composite 1010

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 640
Math 630
Composite 1270

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at OC typically score around a 1140 SAT (middle 50% 1010–1270) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 66th percentile nationally. OC ranks #8 in the state of Oklahoma for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1010 to 1270

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

OC is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1140 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. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Oklahoma Christian University
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1270+	Above 75th	>98%
1140 to 1270	Avg +	97%-98%
1010 to 1140	Avg -	94%-97%
Below 1010	Below mid-50	<94%

What do these figures mean?

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

OC ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

19-26

Freshmen reporting ACT

59%

25th Percentile Scores

English 20
Math 17
Composite 19

75th Percentile Scores

English 27
Math 26
Composite 26

Average ACT

Incoming testers at OC typically have around a 22 ACT (mid-50 19–26) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 63rd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. OC places #7 among colleges in Oklahoma for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 19 to 26

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to OC without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 22.0 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. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Oklahoma Christian University
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
26+	Above 75th	>99%
22 to 26	Avg +	97%-99%
19 to 22	Avg -	95%-97%
Below 19	Below mid-50	<95%

How to read these figures

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

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

53% of Oklahoma Christian University freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 33% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Oklahoma Christian University students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	13.3%
Top 25% of class	33.3%
Top 50% of class	53%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

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

Oklahoma Christian University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	632	544	1,186
Accepted	609	536	1,145
Acceptance Rate	96%	99%	97%
Enrolled	194	219	413
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	32%	41%	36%

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

Application Requirements

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

Oklahoma Christian University application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

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

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Oklahoma Christian University is $25.

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

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Oklahoma Christian University
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

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

Admission summary

OC is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 96.5% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.62 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1010-1270); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

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