Admissions Factors
What Oregon State University Looks For
Oregon State University rates 1 factor as very important: academic GPA.
How Oregon State University rates each factor
Each college sorts 18 factors into four levels on its Common Data Set.
Very important
Considered
The numbers behind the class
Overall admit rate
78.9%
23,172 of 29,362 applicants
Early decision admit rate
No early decision
Admitted from the waitlist
Not reported
Enrolled first-years had an average high school GPA of 3.70. 28% of those who reported a class rank were in the top tenth of their class.
Frequently asked questions
What does Oregon State University look for in applicants?
Oregon State University rates 1 factor as very important: academic GPA.
Does Oregon State University consider legacy status?
Oregon State University rates alumni relation as "not considered" in its 2025-26 Common Data Set.
Does Oregon State University track demonstrated interest?
Oregon State University rates the level of an applicant's interest as "considered".
Source: Oregon State University’s own Common Data Set 2025-26, Section C. Last checked 2026-10-08. The ratings are the college’s own description of its process. Counts are for one entering class.
