University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Acceptance Rate
Norman, Oklahoma · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 22,337
- Admitted
- 17,097
- Yield
- 30.4%
- 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, University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus's acceptance rate has fallen from 81.3% in 2014–15 to 76.5% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 11,331 to 22,337 (+97%) over that period.
Its 76.5% rate makes University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus more selective than about 49% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 15 tracked Oklahoma schools, it is more selective than about 47%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (78.3% for women vs 74.3% for men, a 4-point gap). University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 30.4% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 11,331 | 9,216 | 81.3% | 4,176 |
| 2015–16 | 12,002 | 9,318 | 77.6% | 4,200 |
| 2016–17 | 14,391 | 10,194 | 70.8% | 4,198 |
| 2017–18 | 15,579 | 11,529 | 74% | 4,473 |
| 2018–19 | 15,811 | 12,283 | 77.7% | 4,385 |
| 2019–20 | 15,673 | 12,603 | 80.4% | 4,523 |
| 2020–21 | 15,451 | 12,883 | 83.4% | 4,422 |
| 2021–22 | 17,318 | 14,760 | 85.2% | 4,582 |
| 2022–23 | 21,548 | 15,712 | 72.9% | 4,683 |
| 2023–24 | 22,337 | 17,097 | 76.5% | 5,198 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 12,536 | 9,810 | 78.3% |
| Men | 9,801 | 7,287 | 74.3% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 580–670 | 26% |
| SAT Math | 560–660 | |
| ACT Composite | 23–29 | 42% |
How University of Oklahoma 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 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus's acceptance rate?
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus's acceptance rate is 76.5% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (17,097 admitted of 22,337 applicants).
Is University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus test optional?
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus?
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus received 22,337 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 17,097.
What SAT score do you need for University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus?
Admitted students at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus typically scored 580–670 on SAT Reading/Writing and 560–660 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus getting harder to get into?
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 81.3% in 2014–15 to 76.5% 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: www.ou.edu/.