- Acceptance rate: 78% for fall 2024
- ACT, middle 50%: 18–24 composite
- Average net price: $18,893 a year (2022–23)
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. University of Central Oklahoma reviews each application.
University of Central Oklahoma GPA requirements
University of Central Oklahoma requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and University of Central Oklahoma hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
University of Central Oklahoma acceptance rate
University of Central Oklahoma admitted 4,574 of 5,855 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 78%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
University of Central Oklahoma is a public 4-year university in Edmond, Oklahoma, with 10,777 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered University of Central Oklahoma in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 18 | 21 | 24 |
| ACT English | 17 | 21 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 18 | 23 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1090 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What University of Central Oklahoma looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
AP credit
University of Central Oklahoma awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $18,893 a year at University of Central Oklahoma in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How hard is it to get into the University of Central Oklahoma?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. University of Central Oklahoma admitted 78% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Is the University of Central Oklahoma test optional?
Check University of Central Oklahoma's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. University of Central Oklahoma required SAT or ACT scores from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 83% sent ACT scores.
What are the University of Central Oklahoma's ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of University of Central Oklahoma's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had ACT composite 18–24, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What GPA does the University of Central Oklahoma look for?
University of Central Oklahoma requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Can I get into the University of Central Oklahoma with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. University of Central Oklahoma admitted 78% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What percent of applicants does the University of Central Oklahoma accept?
University of Central Oklahoma's acceptance rate was 78% for fall 2024: it admitted 4,574 of 5,855 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does GPA matter at the University of Central Oklahoma?
A lot: University of Central Oklahoma requires high school GPA, high school record and test scores. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status if you send them. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does the University of Central Oklahoma look at legacy status?
Yes. University of Central Oklahoma considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does the University of Central Oklahoma accept AP credit?
Yes. University of Central Oklahoma awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at the University of Central Oklahoma?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $18,893 a year at University of Central Oklahoma in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check the University of Central Oklahoma's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of Central OklahomaU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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