Oregon State University

Your chances at Oregon State University

Enter a score to see whether Oregon State University is a reach, target or likely school for you.

A rough read from the admit rate and test scores only. Grades, courses, essays and activities matter as much or more. To see your whole list at once, use the chances calculator.

Application deadlines

Oregon State University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:

Early action

November 2, 2026

Early action II

February 1, 2027

Regular decision

Rolling admission

The application fee is $65, and Oregon State University accepts the Common App fee waiver. Oregon State University asks for the Common App personal essay.

Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Oregon State University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.

Early decision and early action

Oregon State University offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.

764 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, and 292 were admitted from it.

What admissions weighs

How Oregon State University rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.

High school GPA

First-year students averaged a 3.70 GPA. 28% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.

• 4.013%
• 3.75–3.9937%
• 3.50–3.7425%
• 3.25–3.4916%
• 3.00–3.247%
• 2.50–2.992%
• 2.00–2.490%
• Under 2.00%

Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.

What it costs

Full price with housing is $32,205 in-state and $54,375 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $21,868 on average (in-state).

Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:

• $0–30k$13,219
• $30–48k$14,376
• $48–75k$16,992
• $75–110k$22,243
• $110k+$26,447