Admission & test scores

Oregon State University SAT scores and acceptance rate

Admitted students scored 1140–1400 on the SAT, with an ACT midpoint of 25. Oregon State University admits 77% of applicants — largely open. 88% of first-year students return for a second year.

SAT range1140–1400middle half of admits

ACT midpoint25admitted students

Acceptance rate77%largely open

First-year retention88%return for year two

Reading the score band These are the scores admitted students had — not a cut-off.

25th percentile

1140

Average

1290

75th percentile

1400

A quarter of admitted students scored below 1140 and a quarter above 1400. Being under the lower figure does not rule you out — it means the rest of the application has to carry more weight — and being above the upper one does not secure a place at a selective university. This intake sits inside a student body of about 30,743.

Universities with similar scores Useful for building a realistic application list.

University	Avg SAT	ACT	Acceptance	In-state tuition
Dominican University of California San Rafael, California	1290	23	84%	$52,161
Gustavus Adolphus College Saint Peter, Minnesota	1290	29	61%	$56,076
Pratt Institute Brooklyn, New York	1290	30	73%	$61,845
Western Washington University Bellingham, Washington	1289	26	93%	$9,582
Drake University Des Moines, Iowa	1292	28	64%	$52,130
High Point University High Point, North Carolina	1288	26	75%	$45,312

Getting in is the first question, not the last

Admission data says nothing about what the degree costs or returns. Before accepting an offer, read the net price for your family's income and the earnings of previous graduates — a place at a selective university financed with heavy borrowing can be a worse outcome than a place at a less selective one that costs little.

Oregon State University admission: common questions

What SAT score do you need for Oregon State University?

The middle half of admitted students scored between 1140 and 1400 on the SAT, with an average of 1290. A score inside that band is competitive; below it you would be relying on the rest of the application.

What ACT score does Oregon State University require?

The ACT midpoint of admitted students is 25.

How hard is it to get into Oregon State University?

Oregon State University admits 77% of applicants, which is largely open. Of those who enrol, 88% return for a second year.

Does Oregon State University require SAT or ACT scores?

This page reports what admitted students scored, not what the university requires. Many US universities went test-optional and have not returned to a requirement — always check the admissions page before deciding to skip a test.

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Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — SAT/ACT scores of admitted students, acceptance rate and first-year retention as most recently published. Scores describe past intakes and are not an entry requirement.