OSU Admission Requirements

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OSU Admission Overview

OSU admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year OSU admitted 77.3% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.61 GPA (A-) and SAT 1140-1400 / ACT 24-31. OSU 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

OSU is test-optional for 2026-27. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Cycle: 2026-27. Source: https://admissions.oregonstate.edu/test-optional-admissions

OSU Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

77.3%

Admission Standards

Very High

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Average

High

Very High

Extreme

Acceptance Rate

The OSU acceptance rate is 77.3%. Last year, 23,418 of 30,293 applicants were admitted. That is the 6th lowest acceptance rate in Oregon.

Admission Selectivity

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

OSU 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. Getting an offer is relatively likely compared with more selective schools, but last year's class still posted a strong academic profile.

Oregon State University typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.61. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 20% of those admitted chose to enroll.

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

OSU GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.61

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.61

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at OSU typically have around a 3.61 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. OSU is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #9 in Oregon for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.6 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

OSU Test Policy

Test Submission Requirements

Oregon State University is test-optional for first-year applicants. SAT or ACT scores are not required for admission to the university or to any major. You may send scores if you want them used as supplemental information. Honors College also treats scores as optional, including as an alternate path if you do not meet the GPA bar. Most scholarships remain open to students who apply without tests.

Cycle: 2026-27. Source: https://admissions.oregonstate.edu/test-optional-admissions

OSU SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1140-1400

Freshmen who sent SAT

10%

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 580
Math 560
Composite 1140

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 700
Math 700
Composite 1400

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at OSU typically score around a 1270 SAT (middle 50% 1140–1400) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 85th percentile nationally. OSU ranks #4 in the state of Oregon and #245 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1140 to 1400

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

OSU 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 1270 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 State University
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1400+	Above 75th	>86%
1270 to 1400	Avg +	77%-86%
1140 to 1270	Avg -	64%-77%
Below 1140	Below mid-50	<64%

What do these figures mean?

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

OSU ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

24-31

Freshmen reporting ACT

25th Percentile Scores

English 23
Math 24
Composite 24

75th Percentile Scores

English 32
Math 30
Composite 31

Average ACT

Incoming testers at OSU typically have around a 27 ACT (mid-50 24–31) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 85th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. OSU places #5 among colleges in Oregon for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 24 to 31

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

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

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 27.0 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 State University
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
31+	Above 75th	>87%
27 to 31	Avg +	77%-87%
24 to 27	Avg -	66%-77%
Below 24	Below mid-50	<66%

How to read these figures

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

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

55% of Oregon State University freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 28% are in the top ten percent.

High School Class Rank for admitted Oregon State University students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	28%
Top 25% of class	55%
Top 50% of class	87%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

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 State University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	16,237	14,009	30,293
Accepted	12,835	10,557	23,418
Acceptance Rate	79%	75%	77%
Enrolled	2,404	2,364	4,778
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	19%	22%	20%

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

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Oregon State University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Oregon State University 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Test scores: school admissions site, 2026-27. Other fields: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Feb 1, 2027

Days left to Apply

154

Applicants have 154 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Feb 1, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Oregon State University is $65.

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

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Oregon State University
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

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

Admission summary

OSU is test-optional for 2026-27. Last year it admitted 77.3% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.61 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1140-1400); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

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