University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus — Automatic Merit Scholarships
Norman, Oklahoma · 10 published award(s) in our verified dataset.
Guaranteed — published by the college
These figures come from University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus's own published merit grid / scholarship page, whose wording makes the awards automatic for students who meet the criteria. Every row links to its official source and shows its verification date. Admission is not guaranteed by meeting a merit threshold.
Guaranteed automatic awards
Each award below is labelled guaranteed automatic because the college's own page explicitly says the award is automatic for students who meet the published criteria. Amounts are exact published figures.
| Award | Min GPA | Min SAT | Min ACT | $/year | 4-yr total | Residency | Deadline | Separate app? | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Award of Excellence Guaranteed — published by the college Non-resident freshman chart for fall 2027. National Merit rows excluded (status-based). Test-optional holistic awards ($6,000-$12,000/yr ranges) excluded as ranges. | 3.5 | 1390 | 31 | $17,500 | $70,000 | out-of-state | Apply by December 15 for consideration | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
| Distinguished Scholar Guaranteed — published by the college Non-resident freshman chart for fall 2027; band is 29-30 ACT or 1330-1380 SAT with 3.5 GPA (row records band minimums). | 3.5 | 1330 | 29 | $16,500 | $66,000 | out-of-state | Apply by December 15 for consideration | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
| University Scholarship Guaranteed — published by the college Non-resident freshman chart for fall 2027; band is 28 ACT or 1300-1320 SAT with 3.5 GPA (row records band minimums). | 3.5 | 1300 | 28 | $14,500 | $58,000 | out-of-state | Apply by December 15 for consideration | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
| Academic Achievement Guaranteed — published by the college Non-resident freshman chart for fall 2027; band is 26-27 ACT or 1230-1290 SAT with 3.5 GPA (row records band minimums). | 3.5 | 1230 | 26 | $14,000 | $56,000 | out-of-state | Apply by December 15 for consideration | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
| Honor Award Guaranteed — published by the college Non-resident freshman chart for fall 2027; criteria are 26 ACT or 1230 SAT (or greater) with a 3.25-3.49 GPA band (row records the band minimum GPA). | 3.25 | 1230 | 26 | $13,000 | $52,000 | out-of-state | Apply by December 15 for consideration | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
| Merit Award Guaranteed — published by the college Non-resident freshman chart for fall 2027; band is 24-25 ACT or 1160-1220 SAT with 3.5 GPA (row records band minimums). | 3.5 | 1160 | 24 | $12,000 | $48,000 | out-of-state | Apply by December 15 for consideration | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
| Award of Excellence Guaranteed — published by the college Resident freshman chart for fall 2027. OU page header describes these as 'automatic academic scholarships' and states no additional application is required for merit-based awards. National Merit Finalist/Semifinalist and Oklahoma State Regents' Rising Scholars rows excluded (status/percentile-based, not a GPA/test grid). Test-optional holistic awards ($1,000-$2,000/yr ranges) also excluded as ranges. | 3.5 | 1390 | 31 | $4,000 | $16,000 | in-state | Apply by December 15 for consideration | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
| Distinguished Scholar Guaranteed — published by the college Resident freshman chart for fall 2027; band is 29-30 ACT or 1330-1380 SAT with 3.5 GPA (row records band minimums). | 3.5 | 1330 | 29 | $3,500 | $14,000 | in-state | Apply by December 15 for consideration | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
| University Scholarship Guaranteed — published by the college Resident freshman chart for fall 2027; band is 28 ACT or 1300-1320 SAT with 3.5 GPA (row records band minimums). | 3.5 | 1300 | 28 | $3,000 | $12,000 | in-state | Apply by December 15 for consideration | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
| Academic Achievement Guaranteed — published by the college Resident freshman chart for fall 2027; band is 24-27 ACT or 1160-1290 SAT with 3.25 GPA (row records band minimums). | 3.25 | 1160 | 24 | $2,750 | $11,000 | in-state | Apply by December 15 for consideration | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
Score ROI — what the next tier takes at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Computed only from this college's own published thresholds above: for each pair of adjacent tiers, the score/GPA gap to the next award and what that gap is worth. Retesting only pays if the higher tier is actually reached and the award renews — check the published conditions.
| From tier | What it takes | Next tier | $ unlocked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Achievement ($2,750/yr) | +4 ACT points and +140 SAT points and +0.25 GPA | University Scholarship ($3,000/yr) | +$250/yr · +$1,000 over 4 years (guaranteed) |
| University Scholarship ($3,000/yr) | +1 ACT points and +30 SAT points | Distinguished Scholar ($3,500/yr) | +$500/yr · +$2,000 over 4 years (guaranteed) |
| Distinguished Scholar ($3,500/yr) | +2 ACT points and +60 SAT points | Award of Excellence ($4,000/yr) | +$500/yr · +$2,000 over 4 years (guaranteed) |
| Merit Award ($12,000/yr) | +2 ACT points and +70 SAT points | Honor Award ($13,000/yr) | +$1,000/yr · +$4,000 over 4 years (guaranteed) |
| Honor Award ($13,000/yr) | +0.25 GPA | Academic Achievement ($14,000/yr) | +$1,000/yr · +$4,000 over 4 years (guaranteed) |
| Academic Achievement ($14,000/yr) | +2 ACT points and +70 SAT points | University Scholarship ($14,500/yr) | +$500/yr · +$2,000 over 4 years (guaranteed) |
| University Scholarship ($14,500/yr) | +1 ACT points and +30 SAT points | Distinguished Scholar ($16,500/yr) | +$2,000/yr · +$8,000 over 4 years (guaranteed) |
| Distinguished Scholar ($16,500/yr) | +2 ACT points and +60 SAT points | Award of Excellence ($17,500/yr) | +$1,000/yr · +$4,000 over 4 years (guaranteed) |
Published conditions & source wording
- GPA basis: OU standardized weighted scholarship GPA (extra weight for AP, IB, A Level, Pre-AP, AS Level, honors, and concurrent/dual credit courses)
- GPA basis: OU standardized weighted scholarship GPA; published GPA band for this award is 3.25-3.49
- Test-score basis: OU superscores ACT/SAT; self-reported scores verified at enrollment; scores from tests taken before April 30
- Test-score basis: OU superscores ACT/SAT; published band is 29-30 ACT or 1330-1380 SAT; self-reported scores verified at enrollment
- Test-score basis: OU superscores ACT/SAT; published band is 28 ACT or 1300-1320 SAT; self-reported scores verified at enrollment
- Test-score basis: OU superscores ACT/SAT; published band is 24-27 ACT or 1160-1290 SAT; self-reported scores verified at enrollment
- Test-score basis: OU superscores ACT/SAT; published band is 26-27 ACT or 1230-1290 SAT; self-reported scores verified at enrollment
- Test-score basis: OU superscores ACT/SAT; published criteria are 26 ACT or 1230 SAT (or greater); self-reported scores verified at enrollment
- Test-score basis: OU superscores ACT/SAT; published band is 24-25 ACT or 1160-1220 SAT; self-reported scores verified at enrollment
- Application deadline: December 15
- Test-score deadline: April 30 (scores may be retaken/updated through April 30)
- Stacking limits: Students cannot receive more than one merit-based award
- Cost-of-attendance cap: Institutional scholarships, combined with other federal, state and/or institutional aid, should not exceed the published Cost of Attendance
- Entry: Fall 2027
Admitted students will be offered the highest scholarship listed in the chart below based on their qualifications. Students cannot receive more than one of these merit-based awards.
Questions
Does University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus offer automatic merit?
Yes — the awards above are guaranteed automatic per the college's published source(s), verified 2026-11-02. Confirm current terms on the official page before applying.
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