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Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Weatherford, OK 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate93%

Southwestern Admissions

Southwestern Oklahoma State University is not difficult to get into. Around 93% of applicants get into Southwestern Oklahoma State University each year. Out of 1,959 applications received in 2023, 1,820 students were offered admission.

Check in with Southwestern Oklahoma State University's admissions department for more information on applying.

Southwestern Oklahoma State University Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of Southwestern Oklahoma State University's admissions stats.

Southwestern Oklahoma State University 2023 Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA 3.5
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class 20%
Admissions Test Policy Not optional
Applicants Who Submit ACTs 83%
Waitlist No

Southwestern Oklahoma State University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Southwestern Oklahoma State University.

Application Type Offered Application Deadline Notification Deadline
Early Decision I Info Not Available
Early Decision II
Early Action No

Want to Apply Early to Southwestern Oklahoma State University?


Southwestern Oklahoma State University may or may not offer early admission, however the school has not provided any application information. Check with Southwestern Oklahoma State University directly for more information about early applications.

➡️ Discover a list of some competetive colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.


More on Southwestern Oklahoma State University Admissions


Transferring to Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Transfer student admissions is not difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Southwestern Oklahoma State University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Southwestern Oklahoma State University Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are they consider most important in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Curious about the factors that are considered by Southwestern Oklahoma State University during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor Level
Class Rank Very Important
Academic GPA Very Important

Make sure to check with Southwestern Oklahoma State University for more information on admission factors.

Southwestern Oklahoma State University Application Requirements

To apply to Southwestern Oklahoma State University, all applicants must submit the following items. Make sure to check in with Southwestern Oklahoma State University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area Required Recommended Required for Some Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)
Interview
Other Requirements minimum ACT score of 20 (940 SAT) or rank in the upper 50% of high school graduating class or have a high school GPA of 2.7 in the 15-unit core curriculum
Transcript(S) of College Record
Transcript of High School Record
Standardized Test Scores
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)

GPA and Testing


What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Southwestern Oklahoma State University?

Students admitted to Southwestern Oklahoma State University have an average unweighted GPA of 3.5.

Out of all students that were admitted, 88% submitted a class rank. At Southwestern Oklahoma State University 20% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 43% were in the top 25% and 74% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Southwestern Oklahoma State University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA Percent of Students
4.0 GPA 10.49%
3.75 and 3.99 29.48%
3.50 and 3.74 22.95%
3.25 and 3.49 14.13%
3.00 and 3.24 10.03%
2.50 and 2.9 9.73%
2.00 and 2.49 2.58%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Southwestern Oklahoma State University directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Southwestern Oklahoma State University does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not. 83% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

More Information on Transferring to Southwestern Oklahoma State University

For transfer students, it is not difficult to get admitted to Southwestern Oklahoma State University. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Southwestern Oklahoma State University during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

• Summer Term


Southwestern Oklahoma State University Admissions FAQs


Can I defer my acceptance to Southwestern Oklahoma State University?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Southwestern Oklahoma State University.

Does Southwestern Oklahoma State University accept transfer credits?

✅ Southwestern Oklahoma State University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Does Southwestern Oklahoma State University accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

❌ Southwestern Oklahoma State University does not accept International Baccalaureate credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Southwestern Oklahoma State University?

✅ Southwestern Oklahoma State University is not test optional.

What is Southwestern Oklahoma State University's acceptance rate?

✅ Southwestern Oklahoma State University has an acceptance rate of 93%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Southwestern Oklahoma State University?

🟨 Southwestern Oklahoma State University may or may not offer early decision. The school has not provided any information on early decision including ED acceptance rates.

Want To Learn More About Southwestern Oklahoma State University?

Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.

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Southwestern Admissions Requirements

Admission Difficulty

Less Selective

93%

How hard is it to get into Southwestern? Southwestern is a less selective institution. The Southwestern acceptance rate is 93%. This means that the institution accepts 92 out of every 100 applicants.

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Southwestern Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Continuous processing

Transfer Applications are Due

Continuous processing

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Southwestern is Continuous processing.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Southwestern is Continuous processing.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Southwestern SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

Not available

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Math SAT Range

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Reading SAT Range

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Southwestern GPA

Avg. High School GPA (non-weighted)

3.53

GPA Needed to Get Accepted

At Southwestern, the average unweighted high-school GPA for admitted students is 3.53. This is the average, which means that some applicants submit GPAs lower than this and some applicants submit GPAs above this level. If your GPA falls below the average, strong test scores or other qualifications may help you make you a more competitive applicant.

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

4,659

Campus Setting

Small Town

Acceptance Rate

93%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$7,913

Out-of-State

$15,023

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Continuous processing
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