University of Oregon Acceptance Rate (88%) & SAT/ACT Scores

Q: How many applicants get into the University of Oregon?

University of Oregon's acceptance rate was 88% for fall 2024: it admitted 35,337 of 40,021 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Acceptance rate: 88% for fall 2024

SAT, middle 50%: 580–690 reading and writing, 550–670 math

ACT, middle 50%: 23–30 composite

Average net price: $23,917 a year (2022–23)

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University of Oregon GPA requirements

University of Oregon requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and University of Oregon hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

University of Oregon acceptance rate

University of Oregon admitted 35,337 of 40,021 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 88%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

University of Oregon is a public 4-year university in Eugene, Oregon, with 20,622 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered University of Oregon in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test	25th percentile	Median	75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing	580	640	690
SAT Math	550	620	670
ACT Composite	23	27	30
ACT English	22	26	31
ACT Math	20	25	27

8% submitted SAT scores and 5% submitted ACT scores, as University of Oregon reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1272 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What University of Oregon 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
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.	Required
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.	Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.	Considered if submitted
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.	Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.	Considered if submitted
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.	Considered if submitted
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

Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with University of Oregon's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

University of Oregon 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 doesn't award credit for life experience.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $23,917 a year at University of Oregon 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 the University of Oregon hard to get into?

Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. University of Oregon admitted 88% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

What are the University of Oregon's SAT and ACT score ranges?

The middle 50% of University of Oregon's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 580–690 in reading and writing and 550–670 in math; ACT composite 23–30, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to the University of Oregon?

Check University of Oregon's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. University of Oregon was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 8% sent SAT scores and 5% sent ACT scores.

How many applicants get into the University of Oregon?

University of Oregon's acceptance rate was 88% for fall 2024: it admitted 35,337 of 40,021 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

What GPA do you need to get into the University of Oregon?

University of Oregon requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

Can a 3.0 GPA get you into the University of Oregon?

GPA alone can't tell you here. University of Oregon admitted 88% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

How much does GPA matter at the University of Oregon?

A lot: University of Oregon requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program and essay or personal statement. It considers high school class rank, recommendations, test scores and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Does the University of Oregon consider legacy status?

No. University of Oregon 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 the University of Oregon give credit for AP exams?

Yes. University of Oregon 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.

What is the average net price at the University of Oregon?

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $23,917 a year at University of Oregon in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Before you apply, check the University of Oregon's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

College Navigator: University of OregonU.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.
College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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