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Oregon State University
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Deadline
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Admissions Department
1500 SW Jefferson Ave Corvallis, OR 97331
(800) 291-4192
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Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is required
High School Units Req or Recommended
Subject
Req
Reco
English
4
Mathematics
3
Science
2
Foreign Language
2
Social Studies
3
Examinations
Subject
Required Units
Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT
Considered if submitted
September 1
SAT Only
Not used if submitted
September 1
ACT Only
Not used if submitted
September 1
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACT
Not reported
Not reported
SAT Subject Tests Only
Not reported
Not reported
ACT Writing Test Policy
Not reported
SAT: No policy as of now , ACT: No policy as of now
Applying For Admission
Applying For Admission
Admissions Office
Address
1500 SW Jefferson Ave
Corvallis
OR
97331
Phone
(800) 291-4192
Fax
(541) 737-6157
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Application Fee
$65
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission Notification
Rolling, notification begins October 15
Accept Offer of Admission
Not reported
Waiting List Used
No
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
No
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Action Deadline
November 1, February 3
Early Action Notification
December 15
Application Form
Common Application
Accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement
Required for all freshmen
Other
Test scores recommended for freshmen
Selection of Students
Selection of Students
Factor
Very Important
Important
Considered
Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record
X
Academic GPA
X
Standardized Tests
X
Class Rank
X
Recommendations
X
Essay
X
Interview
X
Level of Applicant's Interest
X
Extracurricular Activities
X
Volunteer Work
X
Particular Talent/Ability
X
Character/Personal Qualities
X
First Generation to Attend College
X
State Residency
X
Geographic Residence
X
Relation with Alumnus
X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment
X
Ethnicity
X
Work Experience
X
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
79% of 29,025 applicants were admitted
Women
80% of 15,708 applicants were admitted
Men
77% of 13,317 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
7,311 (32%) of 22,886 admitted students enrolled
Women
3,756 (30%) of 12,583 admitted students enrolled
Men
3,555 (35%) of 10,303 admitted students enrolled
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
13%
3.75 - 3.99
39%
3.50 - 3.74
23%
3.25 - 3.49
14%
3.00 - 3.24
10%
2.50 - 2.99
2%
2.00 - 2.49
0%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 598 average , 570-690 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
22%
Score of 600 - 700
44%
Score of 500 - 600
28%
Score of 400 - 500
4%
Score of 300 - 400
2%
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
SAT EBRW: 596 average , 590-700 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
25%
Score of 600 - 700
48%
Score of 500 - 600
23%
Score of 400 - 500
4%
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
25 average , 25-31 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
43%
Score of 24 - 29
42%
Score of 18 - 23
15%
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Math: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
25%
Score of 24 - 29
51%
Score of 18 - 23
19%
Score of 12 - 17
5%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Eng: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
42%
Score of 24 - 29
32%
Score of 18 - 23
23%
Score of 12 - 17
3%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 27%
Top quarter: 58%
Top half: 89%
National Merit Scholar
0%
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
0%
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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