Your chances of getting into University of Oregon
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at UO is 93%. Its admission rate is the 19th lowest in Oregon.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into UO and can you get accepted?
University of Oregon is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 29,483 out of the 31,558 who applied were admitted.
The school has difficult admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 40 percent on standardized admission tests. University of Oregon typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.73. 16% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.
Check if you have the grades and scores to get into UO and calculate your admission chance.
Admission Requirements in Brief
To have the best chance of getting into to University of Oregon you should:
- Have a high school GPA of 3.73 or better
- Earn A- grades in high school
- Score 1190 on the SAT
- Score 25 on the ACT
Test Optional
Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required or recommended by University of Oregon.
UO SAT Scores
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 550 |
| SAT Math 25th | 540 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1090 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 650 |
| SAT Math 75th | 640 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1290 |
| Average SAT Score | 1190
|
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to University of Oregon?
University of Oregon is a test optional school meaning you are not required to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "neither required nor recommended".
Students who get into University of Oregon score in the top 43 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1090-1290 and the average score is 1190. UO ranks #6 in the state of Oregon for highest average SAT composite score. You should target scoring 1190 or above to be competitive with most other applicants.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1190 SAT score range.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting classChance of Acceptance by SAT Score
The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1190, you have around a 93% chance of being admitted. A 1190 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 96% chance of getting in.
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UO ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 21 |
| ACT Math 25th | 21 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 22 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 30 |
| ACT Math 75th | 27 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 29 |
| Average ACT Score | 25
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ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into UO?
University of Oregon is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "neither required nor recommended".
UO regularly accepts students who score 22 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 37 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 22-29.
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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting classEstimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
UO GPA
GPA Requirements & Average GPA
What GPA do you need to get into University of Oregon?
You are required to have very good grades in high school to get into UO. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at University of Oregon was 3.73 on the 4.0 scale. This indicates that primarily A- average high school students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #4 in Oregon for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.73 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as UO accepts 93% of all applicants.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.7 GPA range.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022
Applying
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 18,566 | 12,992 | 31,558 |
| Accepted | 17,554 | 11,929 | 29,483 |
| Acceptance Rate | 95% | 92% | 93% |
| Enrolled | 2,660 | 1,929 | 4,589 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 15% | 16% | 16% |
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Oregon is $65.
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to University of Oregon and what student information is used for admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Neither required nor recommended |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Considered but not required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=209551 IPEDS survey data for University of Oregon.
FAQs
Does University of Oregon prefer SAT or ACT?
68% of students submit their SAT scores to UO. 46% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into University of Oregon?
93% of those who apply are granted admission to UO. 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 University of Oregon?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1090 and 1290. 68% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
What ACT score is required for University of Oregon?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 22 and 29. 46% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.