UO Admission Requirements
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UO Admission Overview
UO admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year UO admitted 88.3% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.73 GPA (A-) and SAT 1130-1360 / ACT 23-30. UO 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
UO is test-optional for 2026-27. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
UO Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Very Low
Admission difficulty for University of Oregon
Acceptance Rate
The UO acceptance rate is 88.3%. Last year, 35,337 of 40,021 applicants were admitted. That is the 11th lowest acceptance rate in Oregon.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into UO and can you get accepted?
UO 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.
University of Oregon typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.73. 14% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
UO GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.73Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
A-Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.73
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at UO typically have around a 3.73 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. UO is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
28% of enrolled freshmen had a 4.0. The school ranks #4 in Oregon for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.7 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
UO Test Policy
Test Submission Requirements
The University of Oregon is test-optional for first-year applicants. SAT or ACT scores are not required for admission. If you want scores considered, send official reports from the testing agency; the university superscores SAT and ACT results. Scholarships are test-blind, so scores are not used for merit or need-based awards. Clark Honors College also reviews applicants without test scores.
Cycle: 2026-27. Source: https://admissions.uoregon.edu/using-test-scores-admissions-process
UO SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1130-1360Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
8%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 580
- Math 550
- Composite 1130
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 690
- Math 670
- Composite 1360
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at UO typically score around a 1250 SAT (middle 50% 1130–1360) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 82nd percentile nationally. UO ranks #6 in the state of Oregon for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1130 to 1360
SAT policy
UO 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 1250 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.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
UO ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
23-30Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
5%25th Percentile Scores
- English 22
- Math 20
- Composite 23
75th Percentile Scores
- English 31
- Math 27
- Composite 30
Average ACT
Incoming testers at UO typically have around a 26 ACT (mid-50 23–30) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 82nd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. UO places #6 among colleges in Oregon for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 23 to 30
ACT policy
You may apply to UO without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 26.0 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.
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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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to University of Oregon and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Test scores: school admissions site, 2026-27. Other fields: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fall 2027 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Jan 15, 2027Days left to Apply
137Applicants have 137 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Jan 15, 2027.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Oregon is $65.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
UO is test-optional for 2026-27. Last year it admitted 88.3% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.73 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1130-1360); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=209551.
GPA calculator: University of Oregon GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026