- Acceptance rate: 98% for fall 2024
- Average high school GPA: 3.46, as reported by the college for 2025–26
- Average net price: $17,219 a year (2022–23)
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Type your GPA to compare it with what Eastern Oregon University reported: an average GPA of 3.46 (2025–26) and an acceptance rate of 98% for fall 2024.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Eastern Oregon University reviews each application.
Eastern Oregon University average GPA
Eastern Oregon University reported an average high school GPA of 3.46 for its first-year students who submitted one (97% did), in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether it's weighted or unweighted.
How their high school GPAs were spread:
| High school GPA | Share of first-year students |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | |
| 3.75–3.99 | |
| 3.50–3.74 | |
| 3.25–3.49 | |
| 3.00–3.24 | |
| 2.50–2.99 | |
| 2.00–2.49 | |
| 1.00–1.99 |
An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so these figures can't be compared directly with your own GPA.
Eastern Oregon University acceptance rate
Eastern Oregon University admitted 1,572 of 1,599 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 98%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Eastern Oregon University is a public 4-year university in La Grande, Oregon, with 2,502 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Eastern Oregon University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Eastern Oregon University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Eastern Oregon University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $17,219 a year at Eastern Oregon University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is it easy to get into Eastern Oregon University?
For most prepared students, yes: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Eastern Oregon University admitted 98% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
How important is GPA for getting into Eastern Oregon University?
A lot: Eastern Oregon University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, essay or personal statement and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider recommendations, test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can I get into Eastern Oregon University with a 3.0 GPA?
It would be on the low side there: 15.6% of Eastern Oregon University's first-year students who submitted a GPA had one below 3.0, as the college reported in its 2025–26 Common Data Set, and it admitted 98% of applicants for fall 2024. Colleges calculate GPA in different ways, so compare on the same scale and look at your courses and test scores too.
What share of Eastern Oregon University students had a 3.5 GPA or higher?
51.4% of Eastern Oregon University's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (20.2%) had 3.75–3.99, as the college reported in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.
Is there a minimum GPA for Eastern Oregon University?
Eastern Oregon University doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.46, as reported by the college in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether that average is weighted or unweighted.
What is the acceptance rate at Eastern Oregon University?
Eastern Oregon University's acceptance rate was 98% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,572 of 1,599 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Does Eastern Oregon University require the SAT or ACT?
No. Eastern Oregon University doesn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you send them (test blind), as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What do students pay at Eastern Oregon University after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $17,219 a year at Eastern Oregon University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Eastern Oregon University consider legacy status?
No. Eastern Oregon University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Eastern Oregon University accept AP credit?
Yes. Eastern Oregon University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check Eastern Oregon University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Eastern Oregon UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- Eastern Oregon University Common Data Set 2025–26Eastern Oregon University: average high school GPA of first-year students and how their GPAs were spread.
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