Regents approve additional admission options for OSU

Friday, January 18, 2008

(Okmulgee, OK – January 18, 2008)  The OSU/A&M Board of Regents approved a new admissions application review process today.  If approved by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, the new process would allow students who meet the state regents’ requirements for admission to be considered through additional criteria by Oklahoma State University.   

“While we have no intention of lowering our admission standards, we don’t want to discourage students with potential for academic success from entering our application process,” said OSU Interim President Marlene Strathe.

“Broadening the admission process will allow the university to provide a more balanced review of our incoming freshman class and remain true to our land-grant mission,” said Albert Colom, OSU vice president for enrollment management.

Colom continued, “It is important that OSU as a public institution not overlook qualified applicants based solely on one set of standards, but rather review applicants based on a combination of their school and testing performance as well as their leadership, experiences, and interests.”    

Under the proposal, first-time incoming freshmen who meet the admissions standards for a comprehensive university established by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education would be encouraged to apply with the review process in mind.

Student applicants would then enter a review process for assessment beyond cognitive skills (GPA and ACT/SAT, class rank, quality and rigor of coursework) which would also take into account other factors like realistic self-appraisal, long-term goals, and leadership experience.  

The proposal must now go before the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education for final approval.  If approved, the new review process would begin for Fall 2008.

Current OSU Admission Standards

1 – ACT 24 or SAT 1090

2 – GPA 3.00 and top 33% of class

3 – Core GPA 3.00 and ACT 21 or SAT 980