Oregon State University - Cascades
Admissions

Interested in attending Oregon State University - Cascades?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Oregon State University - Cascades, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

63
%
Acceptance rate
August 27
Regular admission deadline

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Oregon State University - Cascades?

63%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, OSU Cascades accepted 63% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 2,330 people applied and 1,478 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
831 / 1241 (67%)
Men
640 / 1089 (59%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 2 years at Oregon State University - Cascades:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2024
2025

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

11%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 11% ended up enrolling at Oregon State University - Cascades, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Oregon State University - Cascades by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things OSU Cascades considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Application Essay
  • Class Rank
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Considered

  • Application Essay
  • Class Rank
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Talent/Ability
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Oregon State University - Cascades?

Grades

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

5%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

1%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
538
75th Percentile
648
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
605
75th Percentile
670

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Oregon State University - Cascades. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

August 27
Regular admission deadline
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