Northwestern Oklahoma State University
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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Northwestern Oklahoma State University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

57
%
Acceptance rate
3.36
Average High School GPA
974
SAT Midpoint
Test Required
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Northwestern Oklahoma State University?

57%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Northwestern Oklahoma accepted 57% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 1,503 people applied and 848 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
525 / 951 (55%)
Men
323 / 552 (59%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 2 years at Northwestern Oklahoma State University:

100%
80.0
60.0
40.0
20.0
0.0
2022
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

39%
Enrollment of those accepted
High
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 39% ended up enrolling at Northwestern Oklahoma State University, making their yield rate High. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Northwestern Oklahoma State University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Northwestern Oklahoma considers:

Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Class Rank
  • Standardized Test Scores

Considered

  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Geographical Residence
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Talent/Ability

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • State Residency
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Northwestern Oklahoma State University?

3.36
Average High School GPA
974
SAT Midpoint
Test Required
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Northwestern Oklahoma State University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.36. 13% of freshmen who attended Northwestern Oklahoma were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 32% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
6%
3.75-3.99
25%
3.50-3.74
17%
3.25-3.49
23%
3.00-3.24
11%
2.50-2.99
13%
2.00-2.49
3%

Northwestern Oklahoma is Test Required. This school requires test scores to be submitted in order to be considered for admission.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

15%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

74%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
410
Math Mean
481
75th Percentile
530
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
420
Verbal Mean
493
75th Percentile
540
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
830
Composite Mean
974
75th Percentile
1070
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