Admissions Factors
What University of Oregon Looks For
University of Oregon rates 2 factors as very important: rigor of high school courses and academic GPA.
How University of Oregon rates each factor
Each college sorts 18 factors into four levels on its Common Data Set.
Very important
Important
Considered
The numbers behind the class
Overall admit rate
87.4%
36,148 of 41,368 applicants
Early decision admit rate
No early decision
Admitted from the waitlist
51%
422 of 827 who stayed on it
Enrolled first-years had an average high school GPA of 3.73.
Frequently asked questions
What does University of Oregon look for in applicants?
University of Oregon rates 2 factors as very important: rigor of high school courses and academic GPA.
Does University of Oregon consider legacy status?
University of Oregon rates alumni relation as "not considered" in its 2025-26 Common Data Set.
Does University of Oregon track demonstrated interest?
University of Oregon rates the level of an applicant's interest as "not considered".
What is University of Oregon's waitlist acceptance rate?
827 students stayed on the waitlist and 422 were admitted, a rate of 51%. The number changes a lot from year to year because it depends on how many admitted students enroll.
Source: University of Oregon’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.
