How to get into University of Oregon
What 100 admitted applicants actually had: their grades, test scores, activities, awards and intended majors, counted from 102 University of Oregon results that students posted for the 2017 to 2026 cycles. Every number below is counted, not estimated.
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University of Oregon admits by the numbers
Median unweighted GPA
3.90
Middle half 3.70 to 3.98
Median SAT
1,470
Middle half 1,370 to 1,520
Median ACT
34
Middle half 30 to 35
Median weighted GPA
4.25
Middle half 4.03 to 4.44
Results posted: 100 admitted, 2 rejected, 0 waitlisted. People who post results are a self-selected group, so this is not the University of Oregon acceptance rate; the official rate is in University of Oregon’s Common Data Set.
What University of Oregon admits did outside class
Share of admitted applicants listing at least one activity of each type.
- Nonprofit/Service63%
- Athletics51%
- Work/Job48%
- Tutoring/Teaching40%
- Advocacy/Politics27%
- Journalism/Writing27%
- Music26%
- Arts23%
Held a leadership role
71%
Founded something
33%
National or intl. award
47%
Did research
16%
Intended majors of University of Oregon admits
- Business11%
- Computer Science11%
- Math8%
- Biology7%
- Political Science7%
- Undecided5%
Who got in
Of the admitted posters, 17% first-generation, 13% low income, 11% underrepresented minority, 9% legacy, 0% recruited athlete and 7% international. Of those who said where they enrolled, 11% chose University of Oregon.
Three recent University of Oregon admits
2026 cycle · Sociology/Anthropology
Performing-arts leader who founded a GSA club and writes widely read fan fiction.
GPA 3.89 UW · SAT 1500 · Original post
2026 cycle · Computer Science
AI- and economics-focused student combining research internships, ASB leadership, and basketball.
GPA 3.93 UW · SAT 1510 · Original post
2026 cycle · EA · Political Science
Law, civic, and bilingual-education advocate who founded clubs and authored a children's book on immigration.
GPA 4.00 UW · ACT 34 · Original post
Where else University of Oregon admits got in
University of Oregon admissions questions
- What GPA do you need to get into University of Oregon?
- Among 100 applicants who posted a University of Oregon admission on r/collegeresults, the median unweighted GPA was 3.90 and the middle half reported 3.70 to 3.98 (90 reported a GPA). University of Oregon sets no minimum GPA; these are what admitted posters reported.
- What SAT score do you need for University of Oregon?
- Among 100 applicants who posted a University of Oregon admission on r/collegeresults, the median SAT was 1,470 and the middle half scored 1,370 to 1,520 (63 reported an SAT). The median ACT was 34.
- What extracurriculars do University of Oregon admits have?
- The most common activity types among admitted posters were nonprofit/service (63%), athletics (51%), work/job (48%), tutoring/teaching (40%). 71% held at least one leadership role and 47% listed a national or international award.
- What is the University of Oregon acceptance rate?
- The official rate is published by University of Oregon in its Common Data Set. These pages do not compute one: people who post results are a self-selected group, so the share of admits among them is far higher than the real rate.
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Source: self-reported results posts on r/collegeresults, each linked from our Database, counted across the 2017 to 2026 cycles with transfer applicants excluded. Aristo Scholars is not affiliated with University of Oregon. All colleges