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University of Oregon

University of Oregon
1226 University of Oregon
Eugene, OR 97403-1226

Official telephone: (541) 346-1000
Website: uoregon.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016

The admissions information below is valid for the 2016 academic year.

ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Admissions officer: James Rawlins,
Director of Admissions
Contacting the office: 541 346-3201
800 232-3825 (toll free)
541 346-5815 (fax)
uoadmit@uoregon.edu

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: January 15
Freshmen are accepted for terms other than fall: yes
Application fee: $65
Can the application fee be waived? yes
Are refunds available on the application fee? no
Is the Common Application form accepted? no
Supplemental forms required for those using Common Application: no
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
A general college preparatory program is: required
Campus visit is: neither required nor recommended
Interview is: neither required nor recommended
Off-campus interview: not available
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT required, SAT II required of some
School's test preference: no preference
SAT II tests that are required or recommended: mathematics I or II and second test in a subject other than math required of home-schooled students and graduates of non-accredited high schools; foreign language test strongly recommended
Aside from admissions, test scores are used for: placement
Dates test scores should be received: February 15 for SAT I/ACT, February 15 for SAT II
High school units required or recommended:
English: 4 required, 4 recommended
Foreign language: 2 required, 2 recommended
Lab: 1 recommended
Math: 3 required, 3 recommended
Science: 3 required, 3 recommended
Social studies: 3 required, 3 recommended
Total: 15 required, 15 recommended
Special requirements for admission to specific programs:
  • Portfolio required of art program applicants.
  • Audition required of music program applicants.
  • Portfolio required for architecture, interior architecture, and landscape architecture programs.
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: yes
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank considered
  • recommendations not considered
  • standardized test scores important
  • essay important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities considered
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities considered
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • state residency considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Admissions is need blind: yes
Average secondary school GPA: 3.61
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 100%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 35%
Average SAT I: 558 verbal, 554 math, 1657 combined
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 990 - 1230
Average ACT: 25 English, 24 math, 25 composite
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 22 - 27
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 67%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 48%

UNDERGRADUATE NOTIFICATION FOR FALL TERM
Notification of admission: on a rolling basis
Acceptance of admission: must accept by May 1 or within 4 weeks if notified thereafter

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 22,000
Number of applicants offered admission: 16,328 (74%)
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 4,133 (25%)
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Number of students put on waiting list: 1,186
Number accepting place on waiting list: 481 (41%)
Number of those on waiting list who were enrolled: 31 (6%)
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 48%
Tuition deposit amount: $200, nonrefundable
Room deposit amount: $350, partially refundable
Admission may be deferred: no

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