First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Priority deadline Apply by this date for the best chance at aid or a place; later applications may still be read. | February 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: usao.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MATH 1743 Calculus & Analytic Geometry I | 3 credits |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MATH 2223 Calculus & Analytic Geometry II | 3 credits |
| Biology | 3 | IDS 2023 Foundations of Life Science, IDS 2011…IDS 2023 Foundations of Life Science, IDS 2011 Foundations of Science Lab 4 | |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHEM 1113 General Chemistry I, CHEM 1111 General…CHEM 1113 General Chemistry I, CHEM 1111 General Chemistry I Lab, CHEM 1123 General Chemistry II, CHEM 1121 General Chemistry II Lab 8 | |
| Physics 1 | 3 | PHYS 2113 General Physics I, PHYS 1301 General Physics I Lab | 4 credits |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | IDS 1113 Introduction to College Writing | 3 credits |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | IDS 1213 Writing About Literature | 3 credits |
| Psychology | 3 | PSYC 1643 Elementary Psychology | 3 credits |
Show all 32 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MATH 1743 Calculus & Analytic Geometry I | 3 credits |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MATH 2223 Calculus & Analytic Geometry II | 3 credits |
| Biology | 3 | IDS 2023 Foundations of Life Science, IDS 2011…IDS 2023 Foundations of Life Science, IDS 2011 Foundations of Science Lab 4 | |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHEM 1113 General Chemistry I, CHEM 1111 General…CHEM 1113 General Chemistry I, CHEM 1111 General Chemistry I Lab, CHEM 1123 General Chemistry II, CHEM 1121 General Chemistry II Lab 8 | |
| Physics 1 | 3 | PHYS 2113 General Physics I, PHYS 1301 General Physics I Lab | 4 credits |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | IDS 1113 Introduction to College Writing | 3 credits |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | IDS 1213 Writing About Literature | 3 credits |
| Psychology | 3 | PSYC 1643 Elementary Psychology | 3 credits |
| Statistics | 3 | MATH 2203 Elementary Statistics | 3 credits |
| Computer Science A | 3 | CSCI 1143 Introduction to Computing | 3 credits |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | ECON 2113 Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 credits |
| Microeconomics | 3 | ECON 2123 Principles of Microeconomics | 3 credits |
| World History: Modern | 3 | HIST 2883 World History | 3 credits |
| Environmental Science | 3 | BIOL 2883 Environmental Science | 3 credits |
| Physics 2 | 3 | PHYS 2123 General Physics II, PHYS 1401 General…PHYS 2123 General Physics II, PHYS 1401 General Physics II Lab 4 | |
| European History | 3 | HIST 4883 Europe 1450-1970 | 3 credits |
| Human Geography | 3 | GEOG 1103 Principles of Human Geography | 3 credits |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | SPAN 1104 Elementary Spanish I, SPAN 1114…SPAN 1104 Elementary Spanish I, SPAN 1114 Elementary Spanish II, SPAN 2004 Intermediate Spanish I, SPAN 2014 Intermediate Spanish II 16 | |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | CSCI 1143 Introduction to Computing | 3 credits |
| Art History | 3 | ART 2883 History, Ancient to Medieval and ART…ART 2883 History, Ancient to Medieval and ART 2883 History, Renaissance to Present 6 | |
| Music Theory | 3 | MUSC 1113 Music Theory I, MUSC 1111 Aural Skills Lab | 4 credits |
| Art - 2D Design | 3 | ART 2883 2D Design | 3 credits |
| Art - Drawing Portfolio | 3 | ART 2883 Drawing | 3 credits |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | PSCI 2133 Comparative Government | 3 credits |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | FREN 1104 Elementary French I, FREN 1114…FREN 1104 Elementary French I, FREN 1114 Elementary French II, FREN 2004 Intermediate French I, FREN 2014 Intermediate French II 16 | |
| Government and Politics - U.S | 3 | PSCI 2343 Government of the U.S. | 3 credits |
| Latin | 3 | LAT 1103 Beginning Latin I, LAT 1113 Beginning Latin II | 6 credits |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | PHYS 2224 General Physics II with Calculus, PHYS…PHYS 2224 General Physics II with Calculus, PHYS 1401 General Physics II Lab 5 | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | PHYS 2214 General Physics I with Calculus, PHYS…PHYS 2214 General Physics I with Calculus, PHYS 1301 General Physics I Lab 5 | |
| Precalculus | 3 | MATH 1513 College Algebra | 3 credits |
| Precalculus | 4 | MATH 1513 College Algebra, MATH 1613 Trigonometry | 6 credits |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | SPAN 4883 Introduction to Spanish Literature | 3 credits |
| U.S. History | 3 | HIST 3773 U.S. 1789-1877, HIST 3883 U.S. 1877-1945 | 6 credits |
Source: usao.edu · checked September 24, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 26 |
| Psychology | 16 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 13 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 13 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 9 |
| Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 8 |
| History | 7 |
| English Language and Literature | 6 |
Show the other 14 majors
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 5 |
| Political Science and Government | 5 |
| Sociology | 5 |
| Environmental Science | 4 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness | 4 |
| Economics | 4 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 3 |
| Art/Art Studies | 3 |
| Mathematics | 2 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 2 |
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | 2 |
| Music | 1 |
| Natural Sciences | 1 |
| Communication | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NAIA, Sooner Athletic Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NAIA, Sooner Athletic Conference
Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
Faith groups
Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Town, distant
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Oklahoma City, OK
1,497,821 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Okc Will Rogers International (OKC)
Nearest hub airport
Dallas-Fort Worth International (DFW)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 6.7 of 20
Elevation
1,165 ft
Time zone
Central
January low
27°F
July high
95°F
Annual snowfall
4.7 in
Days at 90°F or higher
91 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$800 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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- Mid-America Christian University31 mi
- University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus31 mi
- Randall University32 mi
- Southwestern Christian University38 mi
- Southern Nazarene University38 mi
- Oklahoma City University40 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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