Oregon State University
What Oregon State University's own numbers say, from its Common Data Set 2025-26.
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InternationalOregon State University
International applicants face 2.2× tougher odds at Oregon State University.
36% of international applicants are admitted, against 79% overall.
Overall79%
International36%
Source: Oregon State University's Common Data Set 2025-26
ApplicationsOregon State University
Applications to Oregon State University are up 97%.
From 14,890 in 2018-19 to 29,362 in 2025-26.
2018-1914,890
2025-2629,362
Source: Oregon State University's Common Data Set 2025-26
Test scoresOregon State University
At most 12% of Oregon State University's first-years sent an SAT or ACT.
8% sent an SAT and 4% an ACT (some sent both), so most enrolled without a score. SAT middle 50% among those who sent: 1128–1360.
Sent an SAT8%
Sent an ACT4%
Source: Oregon State University's Common Data Set 2025-26
Who says yesOregon State University
81% of students admitted to Oregon State University go elsewhere.
Only 19% of admits enroll, so Oregon State University admits far more students than it has seats.
Enroll19%
Go elsewhere81%
Source: Oregon State University's Common Data Set 2025-26
2 more things the data says PRO
- Only 8% of enrolled first-years sent an SAT score, so its SAT range describes a minority of the class.
- Applications rose 97% from 2018-19 to 2025-26 (14,890 to 29,362), faster than 93% of colleges here.
What students say PRO
From students' own posts on Reddit and admissions forums: self-reported, unverified, never used in your odds.
- Most admits who named a round (7 of 8) applied Early Action, with GPAs from about 3.7 to 4.0 and SAT scores from 1290 to 1470.
- Engineering and computer science admits showed hands-on building, like a game with 50k+ players, published games, robotics software and internships.
- Many admits held leadership roles in clubs or teams, such as club founder, vice president, editor-in-chief or section leader, often over several years.
- Business and economics admits listed clubs, some work or entrepreneurial experience and multi-summer volunteering.
- Several had paid work or a business, like a tech repair business, a family business, a part-time job or an internship.
- Students report out-of-state admits received a Western Undergraduate Exchange tuition award notice days to weeks after acceptance, with no separate application.
- Students report rolling admissions with decisions arriving through the fall, and major changes after acceptance answered in about three days.
Every number, year by year: Oregon State University on Open College Data. Something wrong? Suggest a correction.