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Chances of getting into Oregon State University

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
89%
Admission Difficulty for Oregon State University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Difficult 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into OSU and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at OSU is 89%.  It ranks #13 in Oregon for lowest rate of acceptance. Oregon State University is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 20,687 out of 23,188 applicants were admitted.

The school has difficult admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 40 percent on standardized admission tests. Oregon State University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.61. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 19% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Oregon State University you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.61 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 1250 on the SAT
  • Score 24 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top 25% of your high school class

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Oregon State University. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 25% of students submitted SAT scores and 13% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

OSU SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1120-1370
Applicants Submitting SAT 
25%
SAT Scores for Oregon State University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 560
SAT Math 25th 560
SAT Composite 25th 1120
SAT Scores for Oregon State University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 680
SAT Math 75th 690
SAT Composite 75th 1370
Average SAT Score 1250

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Oregon State University?

Oregon State University is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Oregon State University score in the top 37 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1120-1370.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Oregon State University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1370 and Above Good >94%
1245 to 1370 Avg + 89%-94%
1120 to 1245 Avg - 81%-89%
995 to 1120 Reach 69%-81%
Less than 995 Low <69%
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OSU ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
21-28 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
13%
ACT Scores for Oregon State University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 20
ACT Math 25th 20
ACT Composite 25th 21
ACT Scores for Oregon State University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 27
ACT Math 75th 28
ACT Composite 75th 28
Average ACT Score 24

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into OSU?

Oregon State University is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

OSU regularly accepts students who score 21 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 43 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 21-28.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Oregon State University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
28 and Above Good >94%
24 to 28 Avg + 89%-94%
21 to 24 Avg - 82%-89%
18 to 21 Reach 73%-82%
Less than 18 Low <73%
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OSU GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.61
Typical High School Grades 
B+

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

Applicants require very good grades in high school to get into OSU. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Oregon State University was 3.61 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #9 in Oregon for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.61 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as OSU accepts 89% of all applicants.

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GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

55% of Oregon State University freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Oregon State University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 28%
Top 25% of class 55%
Top 50% of class 87%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

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Admission Statistics

Oregon State University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 12,609 10,579 23,188
Accepted 11,462 9,225 20,687
Acceptance Rate 91% 87% 89%
Enrolled 1,947 2,018 3,965
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 17% 22% 19%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Oregon State University is $65.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Oregon State University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Oregon State University Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Oregon State University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
Other Colleges to Consider 

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=209542 IPEDS survey data for Oregon State University.

FAQs

Does Oregon State University prefer SAT or ACT?

25% of students submit their SAT scores to OSU. 13% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Oregon State University?

89% of those who apply are granted admission to OSU. Admission competition is and the college has difficult admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Oregon State University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1120 and 1370. 25% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Oregon State University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 21 and 28. 13% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.