University of Oregon acceptance rate, scores and deadlines
Source: Common Data Set 2025–26 · deadlines from Oregon's admissions site.
Acceptance rate
Oregon acceptance rate by year
36,148 of 41,368 applicants admitted for Fall 2025, against 88.3% for Fall 2024.
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| Entering class | Applied | Admitted | Rate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | 41,368 | 36,148 | 87.4% | Common Data Set |
| Fall 2024 | 40,021 | 35,337 | 88.3% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2023 | 39,400 | 33,532 | 85.1% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2022 | 37,154 | 32,061 | 86.3% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2021 | 31,558 | 29,483 | 93.4% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2020 | 28,525 | 23,906 | 83.8% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2019 | 27,209 | 22,256 | 81.8% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2018 | 24,474 | 20,404 | 83.4% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2017 | 20,317 | 16,824 | 82.8% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2016 | 21,821 | 16,992 | 77.9% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2015 | 22,000 | 16,328 | 74.2% | IPEDS |
2026–27 applications
Oregon deadlines for 2026–27
Apply with Common App or Oregon Application. Checked October 24, 2026 on Oregon's admissions site. Dates can change; confirm them there before you submit.
- Early action Apply by Decisions By January 5
- Regular decision Apply by Decisions By April 1
Early rounds
Early decision and early action at Oregon
Oregon 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
Scores are for enrolled students who sent them, not for everyone admitted.
- 4.032.8%
- 3.75–3.9920.3%
- 3.50–3.7417.4%
- 3.25–3.4914.0%
- 3.00–3.2410.4%
- 2.50–2.995.1%
- Below 2.500.1%
What counts
What Oregon weighs
From section C7 of Oregon's Common Data Set 2025–26.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
Important
- Essays
Considered
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Recommendations
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- First-generation status
- Where you live
- State residency
- Volunteer work
- Work experience
Not considered
- Interview
- Alumni relation
- Religious affiliation
- Demonstrated interest
Waitlist
Oregon waitlist
1,941 students were offered a place on the waitlist for Fall 2025, 827 accepted it, and 422 were admitted from it (51.0% of those who stayed on).
Cost
What Oregon costs
From the College Scorecard. For your own estimate, use Oregon's net price calculator.
Compare
Colleges with a similar acceptance rate
Close to Oregon's 87.4%, from the same official data.
FAQ
Questions about Oregon admissions
What is Oregon's acceptance rate?
Oregon admitted 36,148 of 41,368 first-year applicants for Fall 2025, an acceptance rate of 87.4%. That is down from 88.3% for Fall 2024. Source: Common Data Set 2025–26.
Is Oregon test-optional for 2026–27?
Yes. Oregon is test-optional for 2026–27: you can apply with or without SAT or ACT scores.
When are Oregon's application deadlines for 2026–27?
Early action: November 1, 2026; Regular decision: January 15, 2027. Check Oregon's admissions site before you apply, as dates can change.
What SAT score do you need for Oregon?
There is no cutoff. The middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 1050–1320 on the SAT (Fall 2025), and 10.66% of them sent a score. A score at or above 1320 is in the top quarter of enrolled students.
Where the numbers come from
Sources
- University of Oregon Common Data Set 2025–26
- College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), IPEDS admissions 2015–2024
- Oregon 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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