University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma

Chickasha, OK · Public · Liberal arts / baccalaureate college

SAT middle 50% (admitted students)

1090–1280

Median ~1190

Acceptance rate

66%

Enrollment

941

ACT middle 50%

21–26

How USAO compares

The ~1190 SAT midpoint ranks #151 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

#151 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.

Understand a 1190 SAT score Plan for a 1300 Verify current admissions policy

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; repository 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.
1280 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
1190 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
1090 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported 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

Check the current testing policy before deciding whether to withhold the score or retake.

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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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College	Location	SAT middle 50%	Acceptance rate
Abilene Christian University	Abilene, TX	1070–1270	66%
Molloy University	Rockville Centre, NY	1090–1290	82%
University of North Carolina at Greensboro	Greensboro, NC	1150–1360	89%
University of Kansas	Lawrence, KS	1070–1300	93%
Old Dominion University	Norfolk, VA	1100–1280	90%
University of Mississippi	University, MS	1000–1200	97%

FAQs

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 most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 66%.

How much does it cost to attend USAO?

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?

Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

Official site: usao.edu