University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma SAT scores and admissions

Chickasha, OK · Public · Liberal arts / baccalaureate college

SAT middle 50% (historical enrolled scores)
1090–1280
Range midpoint ~1190
Acceptance rate
66%
Enrollment
941
ACT middle 50%
21–26

The figures above are the stored federal Scorecard snapshot, imported April 25, 2026. Its fields can cover different reporting years. Current university profiles below can describe a different cohort or applicant group.

How USAO compares

  • Its SAT rank in the stored federal dataset is #140 of 197 US colleges with published SAT ranges in this snapshot and #2 of 2 in OK.
  • Its 66% acceptance rate is more selective than 52% of the 197 colleges in the same ranked pool.
  • Median earnings 10 years after entry ($41,913) are $21,153 below the $63,066 median across that pool.
  • Out-of-state students pay $11,190 more per year than in-state students ($20,190 vs $9,000).
National SAT rank
#140 of 197
SAT rank in OK
#2 of 2
More selective than
52% of ranked colleges
Earnings vs national median
−$21,153

What the numbers say about USAO

  • The reported middle 50% spans 190 points, from 1090 to 1280. A planning score near or above 1320 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
  • The Scorecard snapshot reports a 66% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
  • Reported outcomes include a 44% completion rate and $41,913 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.

Tuition and outcomes

Tuition (in-state)
$9,000
Tuition (out-of-state)
$20,190
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$41,913
4-year completion rate (150% time)
44%

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; our snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

How your SAT score lines up

The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1090 and 1280. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

  • 1320 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range, not an admission guarantee.
  • 1280 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
  • 1190 SAT (range midpoint): Within the reported range; not a measured median.
  • 1090 SAT (reported 25th percentile): At the lower end of the reported middle-50% range.
At or above 1280

Strong relative score

At the upper end of the reported range. Consider submitting if the current policy accepts scores.

1090–1270

Within the reported range

Compare your exact position, section split, and the rest of your academic record.

Below 1090

Below the reported range

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Colleges with similar SAT scores

Ranked by proximity to USAO's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

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CollegeLocationSAT middle 50%Acceptance rate
University of Hawaii at ManoaHonolulu, HI1080–129087%
Molloy UniversityRockville Centre, NY1090–129082%
Old Dominion UniversityNorfolk, VA1100–128090%
Mount Vernon Nazarene UniversityMount Vernon, OH1050–132084%
University of KansasLawrence, KS1070–130093%
Suffolk UniversityBoston, MA1090–130082%

Questions about USAO

What SAT score do I need for USAO?

University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1090–1280, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1320 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

What is USAO's acceptance rate?

University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma's historical College Scorecard snapshot reports approximately 66%. This is a past institution-wide applicant pool, not an individual admission probability.

How much does it cost to attend USAO?

Historical annual in-state tuition is approximately $9,000 and out-of-state is approximately $20,190. These figures exclude room, board, and fees.

Is USAO test-optional?

The College Scorecard does not record testing policy, and this page has not checked University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma's current rule. Confirm whether it is test-optional, test-required, or test-blind on its admissions page before you apply.

Official site: usao.edu