More selective than 63% of Oregon colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Share of students sending scores not reported.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Oregon State University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Oregon State University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Oregon State University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 580 | 700 |
| SAT math | 560 | 700 |
| ACT composite | 24 | 31 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1140 | 1400 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Oregon State University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 77% | 580–700 | 560–700 | 24–31 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 79% | — | — | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Oregon State University compared with other Oregon colleges?
Oregon State University has the 8th-lowest acceptance rate of 20 Oregon colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Bushnell University | 67% | 56% | $20,789 |
| 5 | Warner Pacific University | 71% | 49% | $25,629 |
| 6 | Pacific Northwest College of Art | 75% | 29% | $35,785 |
| 7 | Willamette University | 77% | 71% | $25,121 |
| 8 | Oregon State University | 77% | 70% | $19,604 |
| 9 | Lewis & Clark College | 78% | 75% | $36,013 |
| 10 | Linfield University | 85% | 70% | $26,536 |
| 11 | University of Oregon | 88% | 72% | $22,182 |
| 12 | Southern Oregon University | 89% | 43% | $16,732 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Oregon colleges →
Who enrolls at Oregon State University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Oregon State University admissions questions
What is the Oregon State University acceptance rate?
Oregon State University accepts 77% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 22,886 of 29,025 applicants were admitted.
Does Oregon State University require the SAT or ACT?
Oregon State University does not consider SAT or ACT scores (test-blind), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023.
What SAT score do you need for Oregon State University?
The middle 50% of Oregon State University enrolled first-year students scored 1140–1400 on the SAT and 24–31 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Oregon State University?
20% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (4,689 of 22,886).
Is Oregon State University getting harder to get into?
Oregon State University accepted 77% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 79% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Oregon State University overview