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FRESHMAN ADMISSIONS

The University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma strives to recruit creative, intelligent and driven students who will make a great addition to the University, as well as take advantage of a liberal arts education.

We understand that there are many different factors that might make someone an outstanding student at our University, and our application process reflects this. USAO uses a combination of different qualities to assess each individual for admission. The most important step on the path to becoming a Drover is to fill out an application. Complete your application, and our Admissions team will contact you as soon as possible after carefully reviewing your individual application.

At USAO, we value the civic engagement of our community. For any student concerned that activism will affect their college application: Your admittance in to USAO will not be jeopardized by engaging in your First Amendment right to free speech and civic engagement.

For more information please contact the Admissions Office at 405-574-1357 or fill out the form below.

ONLINE INQUIRY FORM

ADMISSIONS CRITERIA: Test Required Standards

Option 1: 24 ACT/1160 SAT and 3.0 H.S. GPA or top 50%

Option 2: 3.0 H.S. GPA and top 25% 

Option 3: 3.0 H.S. GPA core and ACT 22 or SAT 1100

Option 4: 20 ACT /1030 SAT and 2.7 H.S. GPA or 2.7 core H.S. GPA or top 50%

ADMISSIONS CRITERIA: Test optional Standards

Option 1: 3.0 H.S. GPA and top 33%

Option 2: 3.25 H.S. GPA

Option 3: 12 college credit hours and 3.0 college GPA

Option 4: 3.0 H.S. GPA or 3.0 core H.S. GPA or top 50% or homeschool student

HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULAR REQUIREMENTS

  • 4 Units/Yrs English (grammar, composition, literature)
  • 3 Units/Yrs Laboratory Science (biology, chemistry, physics, or any lab science certified by the school district; general science with or without a lab may not be used to meet this requirement)
  • 3 Units/Yrs Mathematics (from algebra I, algebra II, geometry, trigonometry, math analysis, pre-calculus, calculus, Advanced Placement statistics)
  • 3 Units/Yrs History and Citizenship Skills (including one unit of American history and two additional units from history, economics, government, geography, or non-Western culture)
  • 2 Units/Yrs Electives (from foreign language, computer science, any Advancement Placement course except applied courses in fine arts or any other mentioned above)
  • 15 Total Units/Yrs Required Units (subject to change under state requirements)

While these curricular requirements will normally be met by students in grades 9-12, advanced students who complete these courses in earlier grades will not be required to take additional courses for purposes of admission.

Students must meet all curricular requirements to be admitted. Students with a deficiency in a non-basic course (excludes English, mathematics, and sciences) who present an ACT reading subscore of 19 or higher may be admitted as a regular admission student. These students will be required to complete an additional three-hour collegiate course in the relative subject area to make up the high school deficiency.

The 15 high school units are required for admission.  In addition, the following subjects are recommended for college preparation:

  • 2 additional units: fine arts (music, art, drama, speech)
  • 1 additional unit: lab science (as described above)
  • 1 additional unit: mathematics (as described above)
  • 4 recommended units
  • Computer Science courses (one or more units) that meet the State Regents’ guidelines for high school curricular requirements may satisfy the postsecondary systemwide computer proficiency graduation requirement.

SPECIAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Some students may be admitted under one of the following "Right-To-Try" opportunities. Students who wish to be considered for admission under any of these categories should consult the Office of Admissions.

RIGHT TO TRY

First-time students admitted under the “Right to Try” criteria are those who do not meet the State Regents' admission standard for the University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma but possess the qualifications that demonstrate a considerable chance of being academically successful.

The Right to Try admission criteria is limited and can only be offered to a specific number of students as set by the State Regents.

All candidates for the Right-to-Try admission option will be reviewed by the Holistic Admissions Review Committee (HARC) to determine the likelihood of academic success and admissibility. Students who are accepted and enrolled under these Right-to-Try criteria will be required to participate in the Drover Achievement Program (DAP).

HOME SCHOOL OR UNACCREDITED HIGH SCHOOL ADMISSIONS

A graduate of a private, parochial, or other nonpublic high school which is not accredited by a recognized accrediting agency is eligible for admission to USAO as follows:

  1. The student must have taken the ACT or SAT and earned a score on each subtest’s frequency distribution (as defined by the State Regents) that is equal to or greater than the composite score required for admission at USAO. The student must earn a minimum composite score of 24 on the ACT, or a combined critical reading and mathematical score of 1090 on the SAT.
  2. The student’s high school class must have graduated.
  3. The student must satisfy the high school curricular requirements for state colleges, as verified from the private school transcript.  For home school student, this verification may come from the parent.