Oklahoma City University Acceptance Rate
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,432
- Admitted
- 1,008
- Yield
- 37.2%
- 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, Oklahoma City University's acceptance rate has risen from 67.8% in 2014–15 to 70.4% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 1,505 to 1,432 (-5%) over that period.
Its 70.4% rate makes Oklahoma City University more selective than about 62% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 15 tracked Oklahoma schools, it is more selective than about 60%.
Oklahoma City University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 37.2% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,505 | 1,020 | 67.8% | 297 |
| 2015–16 | 1,562 | 1,096 | 70.2% | 320 |
| 2016–17 | 1,641 | 1,184 | 72.2% | 328 |
| 2017–18 | 1,820 | 1,305 | 71.7% | 296 |
| 2018–19 | 1,755 | 1,337 | 76.2% | 373 |
| 2019–20 | 1,723 | 1,286 | 74.6% | 328 |
| 2020–21 | 1,714 | 1,253 | 73.1% | 326 |
| 2021–22 | 1,334 | 1,057 | 79.2% | 270 |
| 2022–23 | 1,432 | 1,008 | 70.4% | 299 |
| 2023–24 | 1,432 | 1,008 | 70.4% | 375 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 842 | 600 | 71.3% |
| Men | 590 | 408 | 69.2% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 20–26 | 51% |
How Oklahoma City University 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 Oklahoma City University's acceptance rate?
Oklahoma City University's acceptance rate is 70.4% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,008 admitted of 1,432 applicants).
Is Oklahoma City University test optional?
Oklahoma City University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Oklahoma City University?
Oklahoma City University received 1,432 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,008.
Is Oklahoma City University getting harder to get into?
Oklahoma City University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 67.8% in 2014–15 to 70.4% 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.okcu.edu/.