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O'More College of Design Admission Requirements

Franklin, Tennessee

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Your chances of getting into O'More College of Design

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

31.5%
Admission Difficulty for O'More College of Design
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Extremely Easy 
Applicant Competition High 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at O'More College of Design is 31.5%.  Its admission rate is the 4th lowest in Tennessee and the 116th lowest the nation.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into O'More College of Design and can you get accepted?

O'More College of Design is a highly competitive school to get into. You have a moderate chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 28 out of the 89 who applied were admitted.

The school has extremely easy admission requirements for SAT and ACT scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 62 percent (SAT 0/0 ACT 18/22). O'More College of Design typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.78. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. Of those applicants who were admitted, 57% enrolled. This indicates that the school is a top choice for many students who apply.

Can you get into O'More College of Design?

31% 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 O'More College of Design you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.78 or better
  • Earn A- grades in high school
  • Score 20 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top 25% of your high school class

O'More College of Design GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.78

Typical High School Grades 

A-

What GPA do you need to get into O'More College of Design?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into O'More College of Design are to have around a 3.78 high school GPA. You are required to have exceptionally good grades and you should be graduating near the top of your class.

Even with a competitive GPA, admission to O'More College of Design will be challenging as the school denies more applicants than it admits.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at O'More College of Design is 3.78 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn A- letter grades and regularly score around 90-92 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #5 in Tennessee for highest average GPA.

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GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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O'More College of Design SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting SAT 

-
SAT Scores for O'More College of Design
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
SAT Scores for O'More College of Design
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average SAT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

O'More College of Design ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

18-22 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

100%
ACT Scores for O'More College of Design
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 18
Math 25th Percentile 17
Composite 25th Percentile 18
ACT Scores for O'More College of Design
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 23
Math 75th Percentile 22
Composite 75th Percentile 22
Average ACT Score 20

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into O'More College of Design?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to O'More College of Design is 20, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 18 and 22.  The school ranks #32 in Tennessee for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 20. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 18 and score in the score in the top 62 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 16.

Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 100 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to O'More College of Design.

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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 O'More College of Design for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 20 score has around 31% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 46% with a 22 ACT score.

O'More College of Design admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
22 and Above Good >46%
20 to 22 Avg + 31%-46%
18 to 20 Avg - 19%-31%
16 to 18 Reach 11%-19%
Less than 16 Low <11%
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High School Class Rank

59% of O'More College of Design freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 30% are in the top ten percent.

High School Class Rank for admitted O'More College of Design students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 30%
Top 25% of class 59%
Top 50% of class 89%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

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

O'More College of Design admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 85 4 89
Accepted 24 4 28
Acceptance Rate 28% 100% 31%
Enrolled 12 4 16
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 50% 100% 57%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Fall 2024 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jul 31, 2025

Days left to Apply

265

Applicants have 265 days left until the Fall 2024 term applications are due on Jul 31, 2025.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to O'More College of Design is $50.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to O'More College of Design and what student information is used for admission decisions?

O'More College of Design Application Requirements
Test Scores Required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Required

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at O'More College of Design
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=221254 IPEDS survey data for O'More College of Design.

Last updated February 24, 2024