Oregon State University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Oregon State’s 77% acceptance rate means admission is realistic for many students, but the middle score range is still fairly strong. If you choose to submit scores, aim for the upper half, roughly 1280+ SAT or 28+ ACT, to put your academics comfortably in range. Keep your GPA front and center, since several scholarships list GPA thresholds.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Oregon State University facts and stats
Oregon State University enrolls 31,253 undergraduates in a small-town campus setting. Oregon State has an 88% freshman retention rate, above the national average of roughly 70%, and a 70% six-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 18:1.
Corvallis, OR
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Key Oregon State University application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
August 25
Early Action
November 1
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
February 1
Financial Aid Priority
February 28
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
Oregon State is test-optional, so this timeline only matters if you plan to submit SAT or ACT scores. Aim for a first SAT or ACT by spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and the fall for retakes if a higher score would strengthen your application. For the November 1 Early Action deadline, the October SAT or ACT is typically the last fall retake likely to arrive in time.
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What you'll actually pay
Oregon State, a public Pac-12 university, lists in-state tuition at $12,996 and out-of-state tuition at $40,068. About 48% of students receive aid, and the FAFSA priority deadline is February 28 for students applying for financial aid.
Out-of-state tuition at Oregon State is $40,068, while Oregon students pay $12,996, with room and board adding $17,682. About 48% of students receive financial aid, and the average aid package is $15,031. Merit awards average $9,250, which can help reduce costs for students who qualify. Graduates leave with an average debt of $26,345.
Student life at Oregon State University
17% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: Priority
Fraternities and sororities are active on campus. 14% of men join fraternities, and 15% of women join sororities.
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