Oregon State University

Oregon State University is moderately difficult to get into. The acceptance rate at Oregon State University is 84%. Last year, 17,500 students applied to Oregon State University and 14,631 were admitted.

If you are applying to Oregon State University, the regular decision application deadline is February 1 and the fee for the application costs $65.

Students who submit their applications to Oregon State University for fall semester should receive an admissions decision no later than March 13.

Oregon State University Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of Oregon State University's admissions stats.

Oregon State University 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.6
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	28%
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	88%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	38%
Waitlist	No

Oregon State University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Oregon State University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	November 1	December 13
Regular Decision	Yes	2 1	March 13

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Considering Applying Early to Oregon State University?

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Oregon State University does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is November 1. Oregon State University will release EA admissions decisions no later than December 13.

Some students apply to college early because they believe it will boost their chances of being offering admission. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase your chance of acceptance, since it shows your interest in a school.

➡️ Find a list of some competetive colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Oregon State University Admissions

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How Challenging Is It To Get Admitted to Oregon State University (OSU)?

Oregon State University (OSU) is a moderately difficult school to get into. Oregon State University (OSU) evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2022, Oregon State University (OSU) accepted 84% of students, about 14,631 of the 17,500 students who applied.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Oregon State University (OSU), accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to Oregon State University

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Oregon State University

Oregon State University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Oregon State University?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are given the most weight when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the areas where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Oregon State University

Wondering what factors are considered by Oregon State University during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Important
Application Essay	Important
Talent/Ability	Important
Volunteer Work	Important
Work Experience	Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Important
Class Rank	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered

Make sure to check with Oregon State University for more information on admission factors.

Oregon State University Application Requirements

To apply to Oregon State University, all applicants must submit the following items. Make sure to check in with Oregon State University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	–	–	–
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	–	–	–	–
Other Requirements	–	–	–	Test scores
Transcript of High School Record	–	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Oregon State University?

Students admitted to Oregon State University have an average unweighted GPA of 3.6.

Out of all students that were admitted, 41% submitted a class rank. At Oregon State University 28% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 55% were in the top 25% and 87% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Oregon State University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	–
3.75 and 3.99	–
3.50 and 3.74	–
3.25 and 3.49	–
3.00 and 3.24	–
2.50 and 2.9	–
2.00 and 2.49	–

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Oregon State University directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Oregon State University is a test optional school. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 88% of Oregon State University's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 38% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Oregon State University?

To be competitive with other Oregon State University applicants, you should strive to earn between 1080 and 1320 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Oregon State University 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1320 and 25% of scored lower than 1080, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Oregon State University students scored 660 or higher and 75% of students scored 540 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Oregon State University students scored 650 or higher, and 75% scored a 540 or higher.

To be most competitive at Oregon State University, you should strive to earn between 21 and 29 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 29 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Oregon State University's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 29, and three out of four students scored lower than 29 on the ACT.

A 21 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Oregon State University students. Only one out of every four students scored below 21.

More Information on Transferring to Oregon State University

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Oregon State University.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is August 30.

Transfer students can enroll in Oregon State University during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Oregon State University Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Oregon State University?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Oregon State University.

Does Oregon State University accept transfer credits?

✅ Oregon State University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Oregon State University accepts:

• CLEP subject tests

Does Oregon State University accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Oregon State University accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Oregon State University?

❌ No, Oregon State University is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you probably want to include them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is Oregon State University's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for Oregon State University is 84%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Oregon State University?

❌ Oregon State University does not offer early decision.

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