Oregon State University admitted 79% of applicants for fall 2025 (23,172 of 29,362, Common Data Set 2025-26). The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1140–1400.
The numbers
Applied
29,362
fall 2025
ACT, middle 50%
24–31
enrolled first-years
Average GPA
3.70
enrolled first-years
Accept their offer
20%
of admitted students enroll
Application fee
$65
waivers exist
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Can I get into Oregon State University?
79% of applicants get in
Most applicants with solid grades get in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1140–1400 on the SAT.
Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.
29,362 applied, 23,172 admitted, fall 2025 (Common Data Set). Scores: IPEDS fall 2024.
Does Oregon State University need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet
Not sure yet
We haven't checked Oregon State University's fall 2027 rule yet. Oregon State University didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.
764 students were offered a spot on the wait list.
Common Data Set, fall 2025.
What Oregon State University looks at
Counts most
GPA.
Counts a lot
How hard your classes were, essay, character.
Also considered
Class rank, SAT or ACT scores, recommendations, activities, talent or ability, volunteering, work experience, showing interest (visits, emails).
As Oregon State University rates each factor in its Common Data Set, fall 2025.
Questions people ask
What is Oregon State University's acceptance rate?
Oregon State University admitted 79% of applicants for fall 2025 (23,172 of 29,362, Common Data Set 2025-26).
What SAT score do you need for Oregon State University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1140–1400. A quarter of them scored higher and a quarter lower, so it's a typical range, not a cutoff (IPEDS, fall 2024).
Where these numbers come from
Admit rate and applicants: Common Data Set, fall 2025 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
Test scores: IPEDS, fall 2024 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
GPA, early rounds and wait list: Common Data Set, fall 2025 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
Cost, pay and debt: College Scorecard, 2024-25 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
