University of Oregon Acceptance Rate
Eugene, Oregon · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 39,400
- Admitted
- 33,532
- Yield
- 15%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Oregon's acceptance rate has risen from 74.9% in 2014–15 to 85.1% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 21,359 to 39,400 (+84%) over that period.
Its 85.1% rate makes University of Oregon more selective than about 31% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 19 tracked Oregon schools, it is more selective than about 47%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (86.7% for women vs 82.9% for men, a 3.8-point gap). University of Oregon has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 15% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 21,359 | 15,997 | 74.9% | 3,961 |
| 2015–16 | 22,000 | 16,328 | 74.2% | 4,133 |
| 2016–17 | 21,821 | 16,992 | 77.9% | 4,041 |
| 2017–18 | 20,317 | 16,824 | 82.8% | 3,938 |
| 2018–19 | 24,474 | 20,404 | 83.4% | 4,168 |
| 2019–20 | 27,209 | 22,256 | 81.8% | 4,525 |
| 2020–21 | 28,525 | 23,906 | 83.8% | 3,920 |
| 2021–22 | 31,558 | 29,483 | 93.4% | 4,589 |
| 2022–23 | 37,154 | 32,061 | 86.3% | 5,313 |
| 2023–24 | 39,400 | 33,532 | 85.1% | 5,032 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 22,936 | 19,885 | 86.7% |
| Men | 16,417 | 13,617 | 82.9% |
| Unknown | 47 | 30 | 63.8% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 580–690 | 9% |
| SAT Math | 550–670 | |
| ACT Composite | 22–30 | 5% |
How University of Oregon 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 University of Oregon's acceptance rate?
University of Oregon's acceptance rate is 85.1% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (33,532 admitted of 39,400 applicants).
Is University of Oregon test optional?
University of Oregon is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Oregon?
University of Oregon received 39,400 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 33,532.
What SAT score do you need for University of Oregon?
Admitted students at University of Oregon typically scored 580–690 on SAT Reading/Writing and 550–670 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of Oregon getting harder to get into?
University of Oregon has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 74.9% in 2014–15 to 85.1% 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://www.uoregon.edu/.