Oregon State University

Corvallis, OR · Public University · 37,163 undergraduates

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate
77.3%
Applications
30,293
Enrolled
4,778
Yield Rate
20.4%
SAT Average
1290
ACT Midpoint
27
Test Policy
Optional
Application Fee
$65

Freshman Class Profile

Top 10% of HS Class
28.0%
Top 25% of HS Class
58.0%
Top 50% of HS Class
89.0%

Application Deadlines

  • Early Action: November 1 · notification December 15
  • Regular Decision: August 25

Admission Factors

Very Important
Academic GPA
Important
Rigor of Curriculum, Application Essay, Character / Personal Qualities
Considered
Class Rank, Standardized Tests, Recommendations, Extracurricular Activities, Talent / Ability, Volunteer Work, Work Experience, Level of Interest

Waitlist

Offered Spot
764
Admitted from Waitlist
292
Waitlist Conversion Rate
38.2%

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$14,400
Out-of-State Tuition
$38,190
Average Net Price
$22,467

Average Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Under $30k
$13,219
Family Income $30k–$48k
$14,376
Family Income $48k–$75k
$16,992
Family Income $75k–$110k
$22,243
Family Income Over $110k
$26,447

Financial Aid

Avg. % of Financial Need Met
71.4%
Avg. Need-Based Grant
$15,708
Avg. Total Aid Package
$21,077
Avg. Debt at Graduation
$25,935
% Graduates Who Borrowed
41%
% Receiving Pell Grants
22.0%

Outcomes & Graduation

4-Year Graduation Rate
47.0%
6-Year Graduation Rate
70.0%
First-Year Retention Rate
87.0%

Academics

STEM Graduates
20.5%
Major Concentration
Specialized
Annual Degree Completions
11,658

Top Fields of Study

  • Computer & Information Sciences: 911 graduates/year
  • Engineering: 900 graduates/year
  • Business & Management: 784 graduates/year
  • Biological & Biomedical Sciences: 435 graduates/year
  • Natural Resources & Conservation: 390 graduates/year
  • Psychology: 338 graduates/year

Competitiveness & Trends

Competitiveness Z-Score
1.05
Application Trend
Rising demand
Application Momentum (3yr CAGR)
9.3% annual growth
Opportunity Score Percentile
71th percentile
Years of Data
11 years (IPEDS)

This school is 1.1 standard deviation more competitive than its historical average.