Measure | Difficulty | |
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Admission Standards | Easy | |
Applicant Competition | Very Low |
The acceptance rate at Western Oregon State College is 79%. It ranks #6 in Oregon for lowest rate of acceptance. Western Oregon University is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 2,822 out of 3,566 applicants were admitted.
The school has easy admission requirements for SAT and ACT scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 75 percent (SAT 945/1200 ACT 16/23). Western Oregon University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.3. 26% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.
Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Western Oregon University. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. .
SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
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SAT Reading 25th | 470 |
SAT Math 25th | 475 |
SAT Composite 25th | 945 |
SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
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SAT Reading 75th | 610 |
SAT Math 75th | 590 |
SAT Composite 75th | 1200 |
Average SAT Score | 1070 |
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Western Oregon University?
Western Oregon University typically prefers applicants to be in the top 100 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 945 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 820. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1070 out of 1600. Western Oregon State College ranks #13 in Oregon for highest average SAT composite score. 0 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2020 starting classSAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
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1200 and Above | Good | >87% |
1072 to 1200 | Avg + | 79%-87% |
945 to 1072 | Avg - | 69%-79% |
818 to 945 | Reach | 57%-69% |
Less than 818 | Low | <57% |
ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
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ACT Reading 25th | 14 |
ACT Math 25th | 16 |
ACT Composite 25th | 16 |
ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
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ACT Reading 75th | 22 |
ACT Math 75th | 24 |
ACT Composite 75th | 23 |
Average ACT Score | 19 |
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 16 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 75 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 12 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 #13 in Oregon for highest average ACT composite score. 0 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Western Oregon University.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2020 starting classACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
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23 and Above | Good | >87% |
19 to 23 | Avg + | 79%-87% |
16 to 19 | Avg - | 70%-79% |
13 to 16 | Reach | 60%-70% |
Less than 13 | Low | <60% |
What GPA do you need to get into Western Oregon University?
Applicants require above 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 3.3 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #16 in Oregon for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.3 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Western Oregon State College accepts 79% of all applicants.
High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Competitiveness |
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4.0 | 4.0% | Good |
3.75 to 3.99 | 20.0% | Good |
3.50 to 3.74 | 17.0% | Avg + |
3.25 to 3.49 | 19.0% | Avg - |
3.00 to 3.24 | 16.0% | Reach |
2.50 to 2.99 | 21.0% | Reach |
2.00 to 2.49 | 3.0% | Low |
1.00 to 1.99 | 0% | Low |
less than 1.00 | 0% | Low |
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2021
Public 4 Year
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Women | Men | Total | |
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Applied | 2,114 | 1,452 | 3,566 |
Accepted | 1,812 | 1,010 | 2,822 |
Acceptance Rate | 86% | 70% | 79% |
Enrolled | 464 | 258 | 722 |
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 26% | 26% | 26% |
The cost for prospective students to apply to Western Oregon University is $60.
What are the requirements for admission to Western Oregon University and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Test Scores | Considered but not required |
High School GPA | Required |
High School Class Rank | Considered but not required |
Completion of College Preparatory Program | Considered but not required |
Recommendations | Considered but not required |
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.
79% of those who apply are granted admission to Western Oregon State College. Admission competition is and the college has easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 945 and 1200. 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 16 and 23. 0% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.