University of Oregon

    Eugene, OR · Public · Doctoral / R1 research university

    SAT middle 50% (admitted students)
    1130–1360
    Median ~1250
    Acceptance rate
    88%
    Enrollment
    20,497
    ACT middle 50%
    23–30

    Current admissions guidance for UO

    The University of Oregon is a public research university in Eugene with a reported 1130–1360 SAT middle-50% range in the federal College Scorecard snapshot. Its admissions office places much more weight on coursework and grades than on testing.

    SAT/ACT policy

    Oregon is test-optional for freshman admission and test-blind for scholarship consideration. Applicants may submit SAT or ACT scores, but the university says scores play little to no role in admission and are not used for merit- or need-based awards.

    Application deadlines

    The Early Action deadline is November 1. The Regular Decision deadline is January 15, with supporting documents due February 15 for full consideration.

    How to use your SAT score

    • Do not take or submit the SAT solely for an Oregon scholarship; the university does not use scores for scholarship decisions.
    • A submitted score may provide limited additional context, but Oregon's published review process prioritizes course rigor, grades, and grade trends.
    • Use the reported SAT range as peer context, not as a required threshold.

    Admissions details checked July 17, 2026. Verify policies before applying: Oregon test-optional policy · Oregon freshman deadlines · Oregon holistic review factors.

    How UO compares

    • The ~1250 SAT midpoint ranks #94 of 197 US colleges with published SAT ranges in this snapshot and #3 of 4 in OR.
    • Its 88% acceptance rate is more selective than 13% of the 197 colleges in the same ranked pool.
    • Median earnings 10 years after entry ($61,324) are $1,742 below the $63,066 median across that pool.
    • Out-of-state students pay $28,461 more per year than in-state students ($44,598 vs $16,137).
    National SAT rank
    #94 of 197
    SAT rank in OR
    #3 of 4
    More selective than
    13% of ranked colleges
    Earnings vs national median
    −$1,742

    What the numbers say about UO

    • The reported middle 50% spans 230 points, from 1130 to 1360. A planning score near or above 1400 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
    • The Scorecard snapshot reports a 88% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
    • Reported outcomes include a 72% completion rate and $61,324 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.
    Understand a 1250 SAT scorePlan for a 1400Verify current admissions policy

    Tuition and outcomes

    Tuition (in-state)
    $16,137
    Tuition (out-of-state)
    $44,598
    Median earnings 10 years after entry
    $61,324
    4-year completion rate (150% time)
    72%

    Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

    How your SAT score lines up

    The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1130 and 1360. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

    • 1400 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1360 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1250 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
    • 1130 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.
    At or above 1360

    Strong relative score

    At the upper end of the reported range. Consider submitting if the current policy accepts scores.

    1130–1350

    Within the reported range

    Compare your exact position, section split, and the rest of your academic record.

    Below 1130

    Below the reported range

    Check the current testing policy before deciding whether to withhold the score or retake.

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    Colleges with similar SAT scores

    Ranked by proximity to UO's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

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    CollegeLocationSAT middle 50%Acceptance rate
    University of ArizonaTucson, AZ1150–142086%
    University of HoustonHouston, TX1160–134074%
    Kettering UniversityFlint, MI1160–133079%
    Albany College of Pharmacy and Health SciencesAlbany, NY1110–138053%
    University of Illinois ChicagoChicago, IL1130–135077%
    The College of New JerseyEwing, NJ1140–134062%

    FAQs

    What SAT score do I need for UO?

    University of Oregon's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1130–1360, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1400 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

    What is UO's acceptance rate?

    University of Oregon's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 88%.

    How much does it cost to attend UO?

    In-state tuition is approximately $16,137 and out-of-state is approximately $44,598. These figures exclude room, board, and fees.

    Is UO test-optional?

    Oregon is test-optional for freshman admission and test-blind for scholarship consideration. Applicants may submit SAT or ACT scores, but the university says scores play little to no role in admission and are not used for merit- or need-based awards.

    When are UO's application deadlines?

    The Early Action deadline is November 1. The Regular Decision deadline is January 15, with supporting documents due February 15 for full consideration.

    Official site: www.uoregon.edu