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Oklahoma State University acceptance rate, GPA needed and real cost

Oklahoma State University accepts 75% of applicants. It is a public university in Stillwater, Oklahoma, with about 21,773 undergraduates. The sticker price is $22,224 a year for state residents, but after aid the average family pays $17,058.

75%Acceptance rate

1040–1250Middle 50% SAT

20–27Middle 50% ACT

$17,058Average cost after aid / year

69%Graduation rate

$51,238Typical early-career earnings

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, checked October 29, 2026.

What GPA do you need for Oklahoma State University?

Admitly estimates a typical Oklahoma resident needs about a 3.2 unweighted GPA for a better-than-even chance, and about 3.6 for admission to be likely (80%+).

The U.S. Department of Education does not collect high school GPAs, so Admitly does not publish an "average GPA" figure. Colleges that report one do so in their own Common Data Set.

Chances of getting into Oklahoma State University by GPA

Assumes an SAT of 1150, the middle score for admitted students (tests are optional here). A higher or lower score moves these numbers. GPA is unweighted, on a 4.0 scale.

GPA	Oklahoma resident	Out-of-state
2.5	33% Target	13% Reach
2.7	33% Target	13% Reach
3.0	40% Target	17% Reach
3.3	63% Target	34% Target
3.5	76% Target	48% Target
3.7	85% Likely	64% Target
3.9	92% Likely	76% Target
4.0	94% Likely	82% Likely

Likely = 80% or higher, Target = 30–80%, Reach = under 30%. Course rigour, class rank, activities and AP scores all change the estimate.

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What families actually pay at Oklahoma State University

Yearly cost after need-based grants, by household income. Sticker price is $22,224 a year for state residents including room and board.

Family income	In-state	Out-of-state
Under $50k	$12,500	$25,700
$50k – $100k	$13,900	$27,100
$100k – $150k	$19,300	$32,500
$150k – $250k	$22,200	$37,700
Over $250k	$22,200	$37,700

Out-of-state figures add most of the tuition difference, since state grants rarely follow students across state lines.

Outcomes

69%Finish their degree

85%Return for second year

$51,238Median earnings, early career

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, checked October 29, 2026.

Common questions about Oklahoma State University

What is the acceptance rate at Oklahoma State University?

Oklahoma State University admits 75% of applicants, according to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, checked October 29, 2026.

What GPA do you need to get into Oklahoma State University?

Admitly estimates a typical Oklahoma resident needs about a 3.2 unweighted GPA for a better-than-even chance, and about 3.6 for admission to be likely (80%+). This is an estimate from Admitly's admission model, not an official cutoff: course rigour, test scores, activities and essays all matter.

What SAT or ACT score do you need for Oklahoma State University?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 1040–1250 on the SAT and 20–27 on the ACT. Submitting scores is optional.

How much does Oklahoma State University cost after financial aid?

The sticker price is $22,224 a year for state residents including room and board, but the average family pays $17,058 after grants. Families earning under $50k pay about $12,500 in-state.

What is the graduation rate at Oklahoma State University?

69% of students finish their degree, and 85% return for a second year.

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