If you want to attend an Oklahoma public college or university, you must meet certain requirements. When you apply for admission, public colleges and universities will look at…
- Your score on a national standardized test (ACT or SAT) OR
- Your overall grade point average (GPA) and its ranking within your high school class OR
- Your GPA in the 15 core courses required for college entry.
FALL 2009:Oklahoma Public College and University Admission Standards
| Option 1 Minimum ACT/SAT | Option 2 Minimum GPA and Class Rank | Option 3 Minimum GPA(*1) in the 15-Unit Core | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma State University(*2) | 24 ACT or 1090 SAT | 3.0 GPA AND top 33% | 3.0 GPA AND ACT 21 or SAT 980 |
| University of Oklahoma (resident) | 24 ACT or 1090 SAT AND 3.0 GPA or top 50% (*3) | 3.0 GPA AND top 25% (*3) | 3.0 GPA AND ACT 22 or SAT 1020(*3) |
| University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma | 24 ACT or 1090 SAT | 3.0 GPA AND top 33% | 3.0 GPA AND ACT 21 or SAT 940 |
| All Other Regional Universities | 20 ACT or 940 SAT | 2.7 GPA AND top 50% | 2.7 GPA |
| Community Colleges | No minimum required. You don’t need to make certain scores, but you should take required high school classes AND graduate from an accredited high school or have a GED AND take the ACT exam. |
(*1) Additional weighting (1.0) will be added to GPAs of students who take Advanced Placement and higher-level International Baccalaureate courses.
(*2)A fourth option is available at OSU. Students who score between current OSU admission standards and the minimum State Regents’ standards – 22 ACT/1020 SAT or unweighted high school core curriculum GPA of at least 3.0 – may undergo a review of cognitive and non-cognitive factors. Cognitive factors include noted academic admission standards; quality, quantity and level of coursework throughout the entire high school program; completion of a progressively challenging math sequence, demonstrated by performance; and class rank taken in context with academic rigor and class size of high school attended. Non-cognitive factors include positive self-concept, realistic self-appraisal, long-term goals, leadership experience, community and knowledge in an acquired field. Cognitive factors will be weighted at 60 percent and non-cognitive at 40 percent.
(*3) Students meeting the following requirements under each admission option will be placed on a waiting list and evaluated according to stated policy:
Option 1—students with the required ACT score but less than a 3.0 GPA and lower than the top 50 percent of the high school class; Option 2—students in the top 26-30 percent of their high school class with at least a 3.0 GPA; and Option 3—all students.
Remember! Requirements may change, and requirements for private institutions may be different, so see your counselor for up-to-date information.
- 8th–10th Graders:
- For information about preparing for the ACT, visit www.act.org, or for information about preparing for the SAT, visit www.collegeboard.com.
- In Oklahoma, there’s a great way to prepare for the ACT. EPAS (Educational Planning and Assessment System) is made up of two tests that help you get ready for the ACT.
- The EXPLORE test in the eighth grade helps you plan your high school courses, prepare for the ACT and choose a career direction.
- The PLAN test in the 10th grade provides even more preparation and allows you to see what kind of questions you missed before you take the ACT. It is a great study guide! PLAN also provides career information based on your interests and is a great way to see if you are on target academically for college.
- Talk to your counselor for more info or visit www.actstudent.org/explore and www.actstudent.org/plan.
- 11th—12th Graders:
- To make sure you are on the right track, talk to an academic counselor at the school you want to attend. If you want to go to a state university but don’t meet the requirements, talk to your counselor.
- Don’t worry— Community college is a great place to start. Oklahoma also has many options for career training and programs that can help you get into college later.
Wondering if your possible career will make you happy or if the career you choose will satisfy your lifestyle? Check out the happiness index and take the financial quiz.
For more information about preparing for college, visit www.OKcollegestart.org, call the Student Information Hotline at 800.858.1840 (225.9239 in Oklahoma City) or e-mail studentinfo@osrhe.edu.