Corvallis, OR
Admission is not highly competitive: about 79 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has fallen 3 percentage points since 2019, from 82% to 79% — it has become more selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 15,786 | 12,996 | 3,423 | 82% |
| 2020 | 17,374 | 14,284 | 3,574 | 82% |
| 2021 | 23,188 | 20,687 | 3,965 | 89% |
| 2022 | 25,651 | 21,169 | 4,513 | 83% |
| 2023 | 29,025 | 22,886 | 4,689 | 79% |
Fall 2023 applicants
12,583 of 15,708 women and 10,303 of 13,317 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered |
| Admission test scores | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Oregon State University has an acceptance rate of 79% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 22,886 of 29,025 applicants.
Less Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 79 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
29,025 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 4,689 enrolled.
No. Oregon State University is test-blind — scores are not considered even if submitted.
The acceptance rate has fallen 3 percentage points since 2019, from 82% to 79% — it has become more selective.