Southwestern Oklahoma State University campus

SWOSU Admission Requirements

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SWOSU Admission Overview

SWOSU admission requirements are listed below. GPA is not considered for admission at this campus. Enrolled freshmen who sent tests typically scored ACT 18-23. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

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

Score policy below is from the school's last reported data. Confirm on the school's site for the current cycle.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

SWOSU Acceptance Rate

SWOSU ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

18-23

Freshmen reporting ACT

78%

25th Percentile Scores

English 16
Math 17
Composite 18

75th Percentile Scores

English 24
Math 23
Composite 23

Average ACT

Incoming testers at SWOSU typically have around a 20 ACT (mid-50 18–23) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 51st percentile of ACT takers nationwide. SWOSU places #12 among colleges in Oklahoma for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 18 to 23

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

See the school's site for current ACT rules.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 20.0 ACT score range.

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

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

Application Requirements

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

Southwestern Oklahoma State University application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores
High School GPA
High School Class Rank
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Demonstration of Competencies

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

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Southwestern 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 Southwestern 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

SWOSU is using the school's last reported score policy until a current-cycle review is stored for 2024-25. GPA is not considered. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

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