Oregon State University-Cascades Campus Acceptance Rate
Bend, Oregon · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,787
- Admitted
- 1,223
- Yield
- 17.3%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 9 years of federal data, Oregon State University-Cascades Campus's acceptance rate has fallen from 72.6% in 2015–16 to 68.4% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 208 to 1,787 (+759%) over that period.
Its 68.4% rate makes Oregon State University-Cascades Campus more selective than about 65% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 19 tracked Oregon schools, it is more selective than about 79%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (73.4% for women vs 62.1% for men, a 11.3-point gap). Oregon State University-Cascades Campus has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 17.3% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–16 | 208 | 151 | 72.6% | 53 |
| 2016–17 | 243 | 160 | 65.8% | 55 |
| 2017–18 | 388 | 262 | 67.5% | 81 |
| 2018–19 | 477 | 372 | 78% | 101 |
| 2019–20 | 1,450 | 1,123 | 77.4% | 135 |
| 2020–21 | 1,660 | 1,273 | 76.7% | 161 |
| 2021–22 | 3,439 | 2,951 | 85.8% | 158 |
| 2022–23 | 2,097 | 1,657 | 79% | 188 |
| 2023–24 | 1,787 | 1,223 | 68.4% | 211 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,004 | 737 | 73.4% |
| Men | 783 | 486 | 62.1% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How Oregon State University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Oregon State University-Cascades Campus's acceptance rate?
Oregon State University-Cascades Campus's acceptance rate is 68.4% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,223 admitted of 1,787 applicants).
Is Oregon State University-Cascades Campus test optional?
Oregon State University-Cascades Campus is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to Oregon State University-Cascades Campus?
Oregon State University-Cascades Campus received 1,787 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,223.
Is Oregon State University-Cascades Campus getting harder to get into?
Oregon State University-Cascades Campus has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 72.6% in 2015–16 to 68.4% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2015–16 to 2023–24. Official site: https://osucascades.edu/.