Southwestern Oklahoma State University Acceptance Rate
Weatherford, Oklahoma · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,689
- Admitted
- 1,689
- Yield
- 43.6%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Southwestern Oklahoma State University's acceptance rate has risen from 85.3% in 2014–15 to 100% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 2,632 to 1,689 (-36%) over that period.
Its 100% rate makes Southwestern Oklahoma State University more selective than about 0% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 15 tracked Oklahoma schools, it is more selective than about 0%.
Southwestern Oklahoma State University has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 43.6% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,632 | 2,244 | 85.3% | 899 |
| 2015–16 | 2,084 | 1,908 | 91.6% | 967 |
| 2016–17 | 3,131 | 2,844 | 90.8% | 990 |
| 2017–18 | 2,541 | 2,337 | 92% | 1,019 |
| 2018–19 | 2,505 | 2,301 | 91.9% | 991 |
| 2019–20 | 2,196 | 2,000 | 91.1% | 869 |
| 2020–21 | 2,132 | 1,987 | 93.2% | 811 |
| 2021–22 | 2,076 | 1,954 | 94.1% | 690 |
| 2022–23 | 2,571 | 1,974 | 76.8% | 743 |
| 2023–24 | 1,689 | 1,689 | 100% | 736 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 982 | 982 | 100% |
| Men | 707 | 707 | 100% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 17–23 | 78% |
How Southwestern 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 Southwestern Oklahoma State University's acceptance rate?
Southwestern Oklahoma State University's acceptance rate is 100% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,689 admitted of 1,689 applicants).
Is Southwestern Oklahoma State University test optional?
Southwestern Oklahoma State University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Southwestern Oklahoma State University?
Southwestern Oklahoma State University received 1,689 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,689.
Is Southwestern Oklahoma State University getting harder to get into?
Southwestern Oklahoma State University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 85.3% in 2014–15 to 100% in 2023–24.
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: https://www.swosu.edu/.