Oregon State University Acceptance Rate
Corvallis, Oregon · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 29,025
- Admitted
- 22,886
- Yield
- 20.5%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Oregon State University's acceptance rate has risen from 77.8% in 2014–15 to 78.8% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 14,116 to 29,025 (+106%) over that period.
Its 78.8% rate makes Oregon State University more selective than about 45% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 19 tracked Oregon schools, it is more selective than about 63%.
Oregon State University has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 20.5% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 14,116 | 10,976 | 77.8% | 3,718 |
| 2015–16 | 14,058 | 11,016 | 78.4% | 3,593 |
| 2016–17 | 14,595 | 11,308 | 77.5% | 3,814 |
| 2017–18 | 14,888 | 11,738 | 78.8% | 3,819 |
| 2018–19 | 14,890 | 12,006 | 80.6% | 3,674 |
| 2019–20 | 15,786 | 12,996 | 82.3% | 3,423 |
| 2020–21 | 17,374 | 14,284 | 82.2% | 3,574 |
| 2021–22 | 23,188 | 20,687 | 89.2% | 3,965 |
| 2022–23 | 25,651 | 21,169 | 82.5% | 4,513 |
| 2023–24 | 29,025 | 22,886 | 78.8% | 4,689 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 15,708 | 12,583 | 80.1% |
| Men | 13,317 | 10,303 | 77.4% |
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's acceptance rate?
Oregon State University's acceptance rate is 78.8% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (22,886 admitted of 29,025 applicants).
Is Oregon State University test optional?
Oregon State University is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to Oregon State University?
Oregon State University received 29,025 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 22,886.
Is Oregon State University getting harder to get into?
Oregon State University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 77.8% in 2014–15 to 78.8% 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: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://oregonstate.edu/.