Northwestern Oklahoma State University Acceptance Rate
Alva, Oklahoma · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,293
- Admitted
- 859
- Yield
- 39.6%
- Test policy
- Test scores required
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Northwestern Oklahoma State University's acceptance rate has held roughly steady at 66.4% (66.2% in 2014–15, 66.4% in 2023–24). Applications grew from 989 to 1,293 (+31%) over that period.
Its 66.4% rate makes Northwestern Oklahoma State University more selective than about 68% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 15 tracked Oklahoma schools, it is more selective than about 67%.
In 2023–24, men were admitted at a higher rate (64.2% for women vs 69.1% for men, a 4.9-point gap). Northwestern Oklahoma State University requires SAT/ACT scores for admission. Of admitted students, 39.6% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 989 | 655 | 66.2% | 426 |
| 2015–16 | 862 | 415 | 48.1% | 369 |
| 2016–17 | 1,067 | 467 | 43.8% | 415 |
| 2017–18 | 1,014 | 842 | 83% | 352 |
| 2018–19 | 1,170 | 730 | 62.4% | 373 |
| 2019–20 | 1,143 | 715 | 62.6% | 346 |
| 2020–21 | 1,012 | 711 | 70.3% | 326 |
| 2021–22 | 1,204 | 714 | 59.3% | 277 |
| 2022–23 | 1,503 | 848 | 56.4% | 337 |
| 2023–24 | 1,293 | 859 | 66.4% | 340 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 707 | 454 | 64.2% |
| Men | 586 | 405 | 69.1% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test scores required.
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 430–550 | 15% |
| SAT Math | 438–540 | |
| ACT Composite | 16–22 | 74% |
How Northwestern Oklahoma State compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Northwestern Oklahoma State University's acceptance rate?
Northwestern Oklahoma State University's acceptance rate is 66.4% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (859 admitted of 1,293 applicants).
Is Northwestern Oklahoma State University test optional?
Northwestern Oklahoma State University requires SAT or ACT scores for admission.
How many people apply to Northwestern Oklahoma State University?
Northwestern Oklahoma State University received 1,293 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 859.
What SAT score do you need for Northwestern Oklahoma State University?
Admitted students at Northwestern Oklahoma State University typically scored 430–550 on SAT Reading/Writing and 438–540 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.nwosu.edu/.