University of Oregon: Acceptance Rate and Admissions Statistics

The University of Oregon is a public research university with an acceptance rate of 82%. Located in Eugene, Oregon along the Willamette River, the University of Oregon is the flagship campus of Oregon's university system. In academics, the university offers over 300 undergraduate majors with business, psychology, biology, and journalism among the most popular. In athletics, the University of Oregon Ducks compete in the NCAA Division I Pacific 12 Conference.

Considering applying to University of Oregon? Here are the admissions statistics you should know including average SAT/ACT scores and GPAs of admitted students.

Acceptance Rate

During the 2018-19 admissions cycle, University of Oregon had an acceptance rate of 82%. This means that for every 100 students who applied, 82 students were admitted, making UOregon's admissions process somewhat competitive.

SAT Scores and Requirements

Beginning with the 2020-21 admissions cycle, University of Oregon is introducing a test-optional policy. Applicants may submit SAT or ACT scores, but they are not required. During the 2018-19 admissions cycle, 70% of admitted students submitted SAT scores.

This admissions data tells us that most of University of Oregon's admitted students fall within the top 35% nationally on the SAT. For the evidence-based reading and writing section, 50% of students admitted to UO scored between 560 and 660, while 25% scored below 560 and 25% scored above 660. On the math section, 50% of admitted students scored between 540 and 650, while 25% scored below 540 and 25% scored above 650. Applicants with a composite SAT score of 1310 or higher will have particularly competitive chances at University of Oregon.

Requirements

For students who submit test scores, University of Oregon does not require the optional SAT essay section. Note that UO participates in the scorechoice program, which means that the admissions office will consider your highest score from each individual section across all SAT test dates. The university does not require SAT Subject tests with the exception of home-schooled students and students who are applying using the university's Alternative Admissions process.

ACT Scores and Requirements

Beginning with the 2020-21 admissions cycle, University of Oregon is introducing a test-optional policy. Applicants may submit SAT or ACT scores, but they are not required. During the 2018-19 admissions cycle, 33% of admitted students submitted ACT scores.

This admissions data tells us that most of University of Oregon's admitted students fall within the top 36% nationally on the ACT. The middle 50% of students admitted to University of Oregon received a composite ACT score between 22 and 28, while 25% scored above 28 and 25% scored below 22.

Requirements

Note that University of Oregon does not superscore ACT results; your highest composite ACT score will be considered. For students who choose to submit test scores, University of Oregon does not require the optional ACT writing section. Applicants who take the ACT do not need to submit SAT Subject test scores unless they are home-schooled students or are applying under the Alternative Admissions process.

GPA

In 2019, the average high school GPA of University of Oregon's incoming freshmen class was 3.65, and 66% of incoming students had average GPAs of 3.5 or higher. This information suggests that most successful applicants to University of Oregon have primarily A and high B grades.

Self-Reported GPA/SAT/ACT Graph

The admissions data in the graph is self-reported by applicants to University of Oregon. GPAs are unweighted. Find out how you compare to accepted students, see the real-time graph, and calculate your chances of getting in with a free Cappex account.

Admissions Chances

The University of Oregon, which accepts over three-quarters of applicants, has a somewhat selective admissions process. If your SAT/ACT scores and GPA fall within the school's average ranges, you have a strong chance of being accepted. However, the University of Oregon also has a holistic admissions process involving other factors beyond your grades and test scores. A strong application essay and a rigorous course schedule can strengthen your application, as can participation in meaningful extracurricular activities. Letters of recommendation are not required, but UOregon will review letters if they are submitted. If circumstances have affected your preparation for college, you may also include an optional statement of explanation. Students with particularly compelling stories or achievements can still receive serious consideration even if their grades and test scores are outside University of Oregon's average range.

In the scattergram above, the blue and green dots represent accepted students. You can see that the majority of successful applicants had high school grades in the "A" or "B" range, ACT composite scores of 20 or higher, and combined SAT scores of 1000 or better (ERW+M).

If You Like the University of Oregon, You May Also Like These Schools

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All admissions data has been sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics and University of Oregon Undergraduate Admissions Office.