Measure | Difficulty | |
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Admission Standards | Very Easy | |
Applicant Competition | Very Low |
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How hard is it to get into Western Oregon State College and can I get accepted? The school has a 85% acceptance rate ranking it #14 in Oregon for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 2,596 out of 3,069 applicants were admitted making Western Oregon University an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance assuming you meet the requirements. Academically, it has very easy requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 68 percent. Western Oregon University typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students. Only 30% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top half of their high school class.
SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
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SAT Reading 25th | 480 |
SAT Math 25th | 480 |
SAT Composite 25th | 960 |
SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
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SAT Reading 75th | 590 |
SAT Math 75th | 570 |
SAT Composite 75th | 1160 |
Average SAT Score | 1060 |
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Western Oregon University?
Western Oregon University typically requires applicants to be in the top 68 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 960 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 860. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1060 out of 1600. The school ranks #15 in Oregon for highest average SAT composite score. 0 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2019 starting classSAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
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1160 and Above | Good | >91% |
1060 to 1160 | Avg + | 85%-91% |
960 to 1060 | Avg - | 77%-85% |
860 to 960 | Reach | 66%-77% |
Less than 860 | Low | <66% |
ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
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ACT Reading 25th | 15 |
ACT Math 25th | 16 |
ACT Composite 25th | 17 |
ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
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ACT Reading 75th | 23 |
ACT Math 75th | 22 |
ACT Composite 75th | 23 |
Average ACT Score | 20 |
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Western Oregon State College?
Admission data indicates that Western Oregon State College regularly accepts students with ACT's of 17 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 69 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 14 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 20 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 23 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #15 in Oregon for highest average ACT composite score. 0 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Western Oregon University.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2019 starting classACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
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23 and Above | Good | >91% |
20 to 23 | Avg + | 85%-91% |
17 to 20 | Avg - | 77%-85% |
14 to 17 | Reach | 66%-77% |
Less than 14 | Low | <66% |
What GPA do you need to get into Western Oregon University?
Applicants need about average high school grades to get into Western Oregon State College. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Western Oregon University was 3.2 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #17 in Oregon for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.2 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Western Oregon State College accepts 85% of all applicants.
High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Competitiveness |
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3.75+ | 14% | Good |
3.50 to 3.75 | 14% | Good |
3.25 to 3.50 | 17% | Avg + |
3.00 to 3.25 | 19% | Avg + |
2.75 to 3.00 | 31% | Avg - |
2.50 to 2.75 | 5% | Reach |
2.25 to 2.50 | N/A% | Low |
2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Low |
GPA Data Source, Wintergreen Orchard House
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65% of Western Oregon University freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.
High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
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Top 10% of class | 14% |
Top 25% of class | 32% |
Top 50% of class | 65% |
Bottom 50% of class | 35% |
Bottom 25% of class | 6% |
Women | Men | Total | |
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Applied | 1,972 | 1,097 | 3,069 |
Accepted | 1,739 | 857 | 2,596 |
Acceptance Rate | 88% | 78% | 85% |
Enrolled | 517 | 272 | 789 |
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 30% | 32% | 30% |
What are the requirements for admission to Western Oregon University and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Test Scores | Required |
High School GPA | Required |
High School Class Rank | Recommended |
Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
Recommendations | Recommended |
Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
AP Credit | Yes |
Dual Credit | Yes |
Credit for Life Experiences | No |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=210429 IPEDS survey data for Western Oregon University.
85% of those who apply are granted admission to Western Oregon State College. Admission competition is and the college has very easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 960 and 1160. 0% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 17 and 23. 0% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.