Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Acceptance Rate
Stillwater, Oklahoma · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 19,612
- Admitted
- 13,910
- Yield
- 33.6%
- 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, Oklahoma State University-Main Campus's acceptance rate has fallen from 74.9% in 2014–15 to 70.9% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 12,259 to 19,612 (+60%) over that period.
Its 70.9% rate makes Oklahoma State University-Main Campus more selective than about 61% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 15 tracked Oklahoma schools, it is more selective than about 53%.
In 2023–24, men were admitted at a higher rate (69.3% for women vs 73.1% for men, a 3.8-point gap). Oklahoma State University-Main Campus has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 33.6% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 12,259 | 9,188 | 74.9% | 4,057 |
| 2015–16 | 12,501 | 9,392 | 75.1% | 4,177 |
| 2016–17 | 13,055 | 9,729 | 74.5% | 4,161 |
| 2017–18 | 13,635 | 10,128 | 74.3% | 4,220 |
| 2018–19 | 14,405 | 10,629 | 73.8% | 4,166 |
| 2019–20 | 15,277 | 10,691 | 70% | 4,200 |
| 2020–21 | 17,164 | 11,515 | 67.1% | 4,144 |
| 2021–22 | 16,934 | 11,577 | 68.4% | 4,267 |
| 2022–23 | 19,117 | 13,503 | 70.6% | 4,643 |
| 2023–24 | 19,612 | 13,910 | 70.9% | 4,670 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 11,025 | 7,635 | 69.3% |
| Men | 8,587 | 6,275 | 73.1% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 520–630 | 23% |
| SAT Math | 510–610 | |
| ACT Composite | 20–27 | 69% |
How Oklahoma State 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 State University-Main Campus's acceptance rate?
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus's acceptance rate is 70.9% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (13,910 admitted of 19,612 applicants).
Is Oklahoma State University-Main Campus test optional?
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Oklahoma State University-Main Campus?
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus received 19,612 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 13,910.
What SAT score do you need for Oklahoma State University-Main Campus?
Admitted students at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus typically scored 520–630 on SAT Reading/Writing and 510–610 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Oklahoma State University-Main Campus getting harder to get into?
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 74.9% in 2014–15 to 70.9% 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.okstate.edu/.