OIT Admission Requirements

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OIT Admission Overview

OIT admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year OIT admitted 95% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.51 GPA (A-) and SAT 1000-1270 / ACT 18-27. OIT is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

OIT is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

OIT Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

95%

Admission Standards

Average

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Average

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Acceptance Rate

The OIT acceptance rate is 95%. Last year, 4,844 of 5,098 applicants were admitted. That is the 18th lowest acceptance rate in Oregon.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into OIT and can you get accepted?

OIT is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Oregon Institute of Technology typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.51. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 11% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

OIT GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.51

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.51

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at OIT typically have around a 3.51 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. OIT is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #12 in Oregon for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Oregon Institute of Technology freshmen
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	14.8%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	19.8%	Avg +
3.50 to 3.74	23.4%	Avg -
3.25 to 3.49	15.3%	Avg -
3.00 to 3.24	16.9%	Reach
2.50 to 2.99	9.6%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	0.2%	Reach
1.00 to 1.99	0%	Reach
less than 1.00	0%	Reach

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

OIT SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1000-1270

Freshmen who sent SAT

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 500
Math 500
Composite 1000

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 650
Math 620
Composite 1270

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at OIT typically score around a 1140 SAT (middle 50% 1000–1270) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 66th percentile nationally. OIT ranks #10 in the state of Oregon for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1000 to 1270

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

OIT is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1140 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Oregon Institute of Technology
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1270+	Above 75th	>97%
1140 to 1270	Avg +	95%-97%
1000 to 1140	Avg -	91%-95%
Below 1000	Below mid-50	<91%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

OIT ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

18-27

Freshmen reporting ACT

25th Percentile Scores

English 16
Math 17
Composite 18

75th Percentile Scores

English 25
Math 25
Composite 27

Average ACT

Incoming testers at OIT typically have around a 22 ACT (mid-50 18–27) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 63rd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. OIT places #12 among colleges in Oregon for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 18 to 27

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to OIT without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 22.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Oregon Institute of Technology
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
27+	Above 75th	>97%
22 to 27	Avg +	95%-97%
18 to 22	Avg -	91%-95%
Below 18	Below mid-50	<91%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Oregon Institute of Technology admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	3,030	2,054	5,098
Accepted	2,882	1,949	4,844
Acceptance Rate	95%	95%	95%
Enrolled	280	250	530
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	10%	13%	11%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Oregon Institute of Technology and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Oregon Institute of Technology application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2026 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Sep 4, 2026

Days left to Apply

Applicants have 4 days left until the Fall 2026 term applications are due on Sep 4, 2026.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Oregon Institute of Technology is $50.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Oregon Institute of Technology
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

OIT is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 95% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.51 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1000-1270); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025