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Oregon State University - Cascades SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1143 to 1318

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate63.1%

OSU-Cascades is accessible, so your strategy should focus on showing steady academic preparation and choosing a program you can stick with. Since very few applicants submit scores, send SAT or ACT results only if they clearly strengthen your record.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Oregon State University - Cascades facts and stats

Quick Facts

Oregon State University - Cascades enrolls about 1,049 undergraduates in an urban campus setting. OSU-Cascades has a 75% freshman retention rate, which is above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 55%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 9:1.

Location

Bend, OR

Undergrad Enrollment1,049

Freshman Retention75%

SettingUrban

Student to Faculty Ratio9:1

Graduation Rate55%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Oregon State University - Cascades application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

August 27

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

February 28

Test dates

SAT 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

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

Because OSU-Cascades is test-optional, follow this timeline only if you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores. Take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year for a retake if you want another chance to improve. OSU-Cascades’ Regular Decision deadline is August 27, so fall senior-year retakes are not a safe option for this application.

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What you'll actually pay

OSU-Cascades lists in-state tuition at $12,996 and out-of-state tuition at $40,068. To be considered for financial aid, submit the FAFSA by the February 28 priority deadline.

In-State Tuition$12,996

Out-of-State Tuition$40,068

Room and Board$16,386

Average Merit AwardN/A

Application Fee$65

Students on AidN/A

Average Aid PackageN/A

Average Debt at GradN/A

For students paying the out-of-state rate, OSU-Cascades lists tuition at $40,068, compared with $12,996 for in-state tuition. Room and board adds $16,386, so the full cost can differ substantially depending on tuition category and living plans. Financial aid may lower the amount students actually pay, with need-based eligibility playing an important role.