So, you’re thinking about applying to the University of Oregon (usually referred to simply as “Oregon”), and you’re curious about your chances of admission. Well, we’re here to help! Of course, there are a lot of factors in the admissions process, and it’s impossible to accurately predict whether you’ll be admitted or not. However, the most important factors in the admissions game are your GPA and test scores. So, using those as a measure, we can give you an estimate of your chances.

With an acceptance rate of 74%, admission to Oregon is competitive. Based on our analysis, to have a good chance of being admitted, you need to be at the very top of your class and have an SAT score of close to 1200, or an ACT score of around 25.

Not quite there? Try taking our SAT prep course and You’ll still have a chance of getting in, but it’s in the single digits. Let’s take a closer look at Oregon admission statistics.

Oregon Admissions Statistics

Oregon’s acceptance rate in 2017 was 74%. For students applying to the class of 2021, out of 22,000 applicants, Oregon admitted about 16,328. The average GPA of admitted applicants was 3.61, the average ACT score was 25, and the average SAT score was 1190.

For students who took the ACT, the 25th percentile score of successful applicants was 22, and the 75th percentile score was 27.

For students who took the SAT, the 25th percentile score was 1090. The 75th percentile score was 1300.

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If you’re somewhere in the middle of these numbers, remember that a high test score can compensate for a slightly lower GPA, and vice versa. If you’re at the lower end, it helps if you’re a diverse applicant, the child of an alum, or have incredible personal achievements. Still, at the 25th percentile, your chances of getting in are in the low single digits.

Other aspects of your application, such as athletics, extracurricular and recommendations, are important, but will likely only make a difference for admission if you’re in the 75th percentile range for your GPA and SAT/ACT scores.

As we said, admission to Oregon is very competitive. Even if Oregon is your dream school, and even if you’re in the 75th percentile, you’ll still want to make sure you apply to a wide variety of schools to ensure you’ll gain admission somewhere.

Generally, you should have at least three safety schools (where you are in the 75th percentile of GPA/test scores), three reach schools (where you are in the 25th percentile of GPA/test scores) and three target schools (where you are near the average for GPA/test scores) on your list.

OK, so you’ve decided to apply. We took a look at Oregon’s admissions requirements to help you get everything in order.

Oregon Application Requirements

To apply to Oregon, you’ll need to fill out the Common App or the Oregon App, submit your ACT or SAT scores, submit your high school transcript, and submit an application essay. Everything should be submitted by November 1st for Early Action, and January 15th for Regular Decision.

Here’s a full list of application requirements:

• Fill out the Common App or the Oregon App
• Submit your ACT or SAT scores
• Submit your high school transcript
• Submit an application essay

The application deadline is November 1st for Early Action and January 15th for Regular Decision. March 1st is the financial aid application deadline.

Have you been admitted to Oregon? Congratulations! Below is a glimpse of what your classmates will be like.

Oregon Admitted Students Profile

If you matriculate at Oregon, you’ll be joining a diverse class, with students from all over the U.S. and the world, and have a chance to study in dozens of fields.

Here are some interesting facts about the recently admitted class:

• Roughly 47% are male and 53% are female
• 12.8% of students are international

Oregon has a diverse class, as well, with a large number of people of color. The ethnicities of admitted applicants are:

• International: 12.8%
• Underrepresented minority: 2%
• Two or more races: 8.2%
• White: 67.3%

What do these admitted students plan to study? Oregon offers dozens of majors, and students matriculating there pursue a wide number of subjects. Here is a list of some of the top programs:

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• Business
• Social Sciences
• Psychology

Now, how are you going to pay for this?

Oregon Tuition Figures

At $48,495, Oregon’s cost of attendance is astronomical. But, don’t panic! Most incoming students receive some form of financial aid, and the average award is $8,320.

Here’s a fuller look at Oregon tuition and financial aid in 2017:

• Total budget: $48,495
• Average financial aid package: $8,320
• The average student debt of an Oregon graduate is $25,542

Now, what is life like at Oregon? Let’s take a look.

Oregon Location

Oregon’s main campus is located in Eugene, Oregon.

The main campus both acts as the main gathering place for students but also an arboretum that contains 500 separate species of trees.

Remember, you’re going to Oregon for its excellent academics! Below is a look at what academic life will be like.

Oregon Academics

Oregon has dozens of majors. Some of the school’s more interesting majors are:

• Advertising
• Architecture
• Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
• Design and Applied Arts
• Ethnic Studies
• Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts
• German Language and Literature
• History
• Interior Architecture
• Journalism
• Landscape Architecture
• Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
• Metal and Jewelry Arts
• Photography
• Printmaking
• Public Administration

Now, let’s take a look at life outside the classroom at Oregon.

Student Life at Oregon

Oregon has hundreds of student organizations, covering academic interests, creative and performing arts, cultural and racial initiatives, gender and sexuality affinity groups, government and politics interests, and various media and publications.

Here’s a sampling of Oregon’s student activities:

• A Family For Every Child
• Best Buddies UO
• Climbing Club
• Ducks After Dark
• Emerald City Chess Club
• Fencing Club
• GIVE Volunteers
• Honor Society of Friars
• Innovation & Entrepreneurship Club
• Jiu-Jitsu Club
• Kitchen Sync Magazine
• Looking Class Community Services
• Maker Club
• Northwest Youth Corps
• Oregon Mindfulness
• Philosophy Club
• Queer Ally Coalition

Are you an athlete? Oregon’s got plenty of options for you.

Oregon Athletics

Oregon offers a large number of intercollegiate sports, with extensive varsity, as well as club, offerings, for both men and women. So, if you’re not up to varsity level, remember there are plenty of club and intramural sports to try out for, too.

Oregon’s sports include:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Football
• Cross-Country
• Swimming & Diving
• Golf
• Track & Field
• Tennis

Who might you become with an Oregon degree? Let’s take a look at some well-known and successful alums:

Notable Alums

Oregon has produced politicians, business tycoons, entertainers, musicians, media figures, and leaders in dozens of other fields.

Here’s a list of some particularly well-known alums:

• Nike co-founder Phil Knight
• TV host Ann Curry
• Author Chuck Palahniuk
• Sportscaster Ahmad Rashad
• Actress Kaitlin Olson
• Columbia Sportswear Company CEO Tim Boyle
• Intel president Renee James
• Gucci CEO Robert Polet
• Actor Ty Burrell
• Director James Ivory
• Author Ken Kesey
• Musician Trey Gunn

And this is only a partial list!

Remember!

Getting into Oregon is very competitive. Don’t despair if you get a no. If you have a strong GPA and high test scores, you have a great chance of getting into at least one of the more competitive schools. And if you don’t, remember: where you go is NOT who you are. If you work hard, you’ll end up at a school that’s right for you, and still get a great education.

If you need to boost your GPA or test scores before application time rolls around, you should consider signing up for a course with Prep Expert. We offer one-on-one tutoring and classes, both in-person and online, at locations throughout the United States.

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