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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 admits about 63% of applicants, but students who submit SAT scores are often aiming higher than just meeting the bar: the middle range is 1143 to 1318. If your SAT is close to 1318 or above, submit it; otherwise, focus on strong grades, course choices, and a clear reason for choosing the Bend campus.

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%, and its 6-year graduation rate is 55%. 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

How do your scores compare at OSU-Cascades?

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

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

November 7, 2026

Registration deadline: October 23, 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

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional OSU-Cascades, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year for any retakes, since OSU-Cascades’s August 27 Regular Decision deadline means no fall retake is likely to arrive in time.

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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

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.