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Oregon State University: Acceptance Rate and SAT Scores

Oregon State University admits about 77.3% of applicants. The reported SAT middle-50% range is 1140–1400 (sum of the section 25th/75th percentiles reported to College Scorecard). That SAT range concords to roughly a 23–31 ACT Composite under the official 2018 College Board/ACT concordance table.

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Acceptance rate 77.3%
SAT range 1140-1400
Net price $21,504
Graduation rate 67.6%

Oregon State University At a Glance

LocationCorvallis, Oregon
TypePublic
Undergraduate Enrollment30,743
Acceptance Rate77.3%
SAT Range (Reading & Writing)580-700
SAT Range (Math)560-700
SAT Range (Combined, approx.)1140-1400
Average SAT (Combined)1290
ACT Range24-31
Average Net Price$21,504/yr
Tuition (In-State)$15,117/yr
Tuition (Out-of-State)$40,077/yr
4-Year Graduation Rate67.6%
Full-Time Retention Rate87.8%
Median Earnings, 10 Years After Entry$67,894
Median Debt at Completion$20,500

How Oregon State University Compares

Oregon State University is more selective than about 53% of the 254 schools in this list with a published acceptance rate.

With about 30,743 students, it is larger than about 83% of the 265 schools in this list.

Similar Colleges

University of Oregon Eugene, OR — 88% acceptance Portland State University Portland, OR — 91% acceptance University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL — 77% acceptance Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY — 78% acceptance Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS — 78% acceptance Rowan University Glassboro, NJ — 78% acceptance

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oregon State University's acceptance rate?

Oregon State University's acceptance rate is about 77.3%, based on the most recent data reported to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

What SAT score do you need for Oregon State University?

Admitted students at Oregon State University typically report a combined SAT score between 1140 and 1400 (the reported 25th to 75th percentile range).

Does Oregon State University require the SAT?

Test-optional and test-required policies change from year to year and are not part of the College Scorecard data used on this page. Check Oregon State University's own admissions site for its current testing policy, linked below.

What is the average cost of Oregon State University?

The average net price reported for Oregon State University is $21,504 per year, after grant and scholarship aid.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect the most recent data available via the College Scorecard API — see also Oregon State University's official site.