Oklahoma State University
AMERICA’S BRIGHTEST ORANGE
At Oklahoma State University, we’re committed to providing a world-class education that is affordable and accessible. With more than 35,000 students across six colleges, we’re blazing new trails having recently welcomed our largest freshman class in history. Our more than 300,000 alumni across the world are serving their communities and leading the way in aerospace, agriculture, health, business, education, and more. From the moment you step on campus, you’ll experience a big dose of Cowboy spirit in a community you’ll be proud to call home.
Academic programs
- Design
- Engineering
- Research
- Science
- Technology
- Liberal Arts
- Business
- Education
- Nursing
- Communication
- Music
- Art & Design
- Economics
- Finance/Accounting
- Government/Political Science
- Health Science
- Performing Arts
- Social Science
- Visual Arts
- Psychology
- Computer Science
- Aviation
- Public health
- Architecture
Student experience
- Athletics
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Disability Services
- Greek Life
- Intramural/Club Sports
- LGBTQIA Services
- Military/Veteran Services
- Night Class Offerings
- On-Campus Housing
- Religious Affiliation
- ROTC Program
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
- Distance/online learning
Application information
First-year
WHAT YOU NEED TO APPLY?
- Completed admissions/scholarship application
- $50 nonrefundable application fee (or fee waiver)
- Official high school transcript
ASSURED ADMISSION
Students qualify for assured admission if they meet ONE of the following criteria:
- 3.0 GPA or cumulative* AND top 33.3% rank in high school graduating class, OR
- 3.0 GPA or better in 15-unit core AND 21 ACT/1060 SAT or better, OR
- 24 ACT/1160 SAT or better
*Oklahoma State University uses the highest cumulative GPA (weighted or unweighted based on a 4.0 scale) indicated on a student’s official high school transcript for admission and scholarship purposes. GPAs not using a 4.0 scale will be converted to a 4.0 scale.
For international student admission requirements, please visit the international admissions page for more details.
Transfer
WHO COUNTS AS A TRANSFER STUDENT?
You should apply as a transfer student if you have attempted a minimum of 7 semester hours of college-level credit after graduation from high school.
WHAT YOU NEED TO APPLY?
- Completed admissions application
- $50 nonrefundable application fee (or fee waiver)
- Official transcript from each college or university you have attended. If you have less than 24 credit hours, you must submit your high school transcript and ACT*/SAT scores.
ADMISSION CRITERIA
- 7-23 credit hours, 2.25 GPA and freshman admission requirements, or
- 24-59 credit hours and 2.25 GPA, or
- 60+ credit hours and 2.0 GPA, or
- An associate degree and 2.0 GPA
Interested in transferring to OSU-Tulsa? Learn more about the OSU-Tulsa admissions process.
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Additional information
Your application for admission is also your application for scholarships. To maximize your scholarship consideration, please provide:
- Official ACT or SAT test score(s)
- Completed essay response
- Leadership and involvement experience
The Early Opportunity Scholarship Deadline is Nov. 1, while all scholarship materials must be submitted by Feb. 1 to ensure scholarship consideration for most awards for fall-entering students.
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