Oregon State University acceptance rate, scores and deadlines
Source: Common Data Set 2025–26 · deadlines from Oregon State's admissions site.
Acceptance rate
Oregon State acceptance rate by year
23,172 of 29,362 applicants admitted for Fall 2025, against 77.3% for Fall 2024.
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| Entering class | Applied | Admitted | Rate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | 29,362 | 23,172 | 78.9% | Common Data Set |
| Fall 2024 | 30,293 | 23,418 | 77.3% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2023 | 29,025 | 22,886 | 78.8% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2022 | 25,651 | 21,169 | 82.5% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2021 | 23,188 | 20,687 | 89.2% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2020 | 17,374 | 14,284 | 82.2% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2019 | 15,786 | 12,996 | 82.3% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2018 | 14,890 | 12,006 | 80.6% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2017 | 14,888 | 11,738 | 78.8% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2016 | 14,595 | 11,308 | 77.5% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2015 | 14,058 | 11,016 | 78.4% | IPEDS |
2026–27 applications
Oregon State deadlines for 2026–27
Apply with OSU Application or Common App. Checked October 24, 2026 on Oregon State's admissions site. Dates can change; confirm them there before you submit.
- Early action Apply by Decisions By mid-December
- Priority deadline Apply by Decisions —
Early rounds
Early decision and early action at Oregon State
Oregon State offers early action for 2026–27. It does not publish separate early admit rates in its Common Data Set.
Scores and GPA
Test scores and GPA at Oregon State
Scores are for enrolled students who sent them, not for everyone admitted.
- 4.013.0%
- 3.75–3.9937.0%
- 3.50–3.7425.0%
- 3.25–3.4916.0%
- 3.00–3.247.0%
- 2.50–2.992.0%
What counts
What Oregon State weighs
From section C7 of Oregon State's Common Data Set 2025–26.
Very important
- GPA
Important
- Course rigor
- Essays
- Character
Considered
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Recommendations
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Volunteer work
- Work experience
- Demonstrated interest
Not considered
- Interview
- First-generation status
- Alumni relation
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religious affiliation
Waitlist
Oregon State waitlist
764 students were offered a place on the waitlist for Fall 2025, and 292 were admitted from it.
Cost
What Oregon State costs
From the College Scorecard. For your own estimate, use Oregon State's net price calculator.
Compare
Colleges with a similar acceptance rate
Close to Oregon State's 78.9%, from the same official data.
FAQ
Questions about Oregon State admissions
What is Oregon State's acceptance rate?
Oregon State admitted 23,172 of 29,362 first-year applicants for Fall 2025, an acceptance rate of 78.9%. That is up from 77.3% for Fall 2024. Source: Common Data Set 2025–26.
Is Oregon State test-optional for 2026–27?
Yes. Oregon State is test-optional for 2026–27: you can apply with or without SAT or ACT scores.
When are Oregon State's application deadlines for 2026–27?
Early action: November 2, 2026; Priority deadline: February 1, 2027. Check Oregon State's admissions site before you apply, as dates can change.
What SAT score do you need for Oregon State?
There is no cutoff. The middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 1127.5–1360 on the SAT (Fall 2025), and 8% of them sent a score. A score at or above 1360 is in the top quarter of enrolled students.
Where the numbers come from
Sources
- Oregon State University Common Data Set 2025–26
- College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), IPEDS admissions 2015–2024
- Oregon State first-year admissions, checked October 24, 2026
Odds are estimates from public data, shown as a range. An estimate, not a guarantee.
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