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

81
%
Acceptance rate
3.49
Average High School GPA
Test Required
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into University of Central Oklahoma?

81%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Central Oklahoma accepted 81% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 4,540 people applied and 3,685 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
2354 / 2848 (83%)
Men
1331 / 1692 (79%)

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 3 years at University of Central Oklahoma:

100%
92.0
84.0
76.0
68.0
60.0
2022
2023
2024

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

40%
Enrollment of those accepted
High
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 40% ended up enrolling at University of Central Oklahoma, 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 University of Central Oklahoma by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Central Oklahoma considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Class Rank
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores

Considered

  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Talent/Ability

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into University of Central Oklahoma?

3.49
Average High School GPA
Test Required
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended University of Central Oklahoma as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.49. 18% of freshmen who attended Central Oklahoma were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 41% 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
7%
3.75-3.99
27%
3.50-3.74
23%
3.25-3.49
17%
3.00-3.24
14%
2.50-2.99
10%
2.00-2.49
2%

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

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