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University of Oregon

Eugene, OR

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FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Entrance Difficulty
Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

High School Preparation
High School Graduation	High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program	College preparatory program is required

High School Units Required or Recommended
Subject	Required Units	Recommended Units
English	4
Mathematics	3
Science	3
Foreign Language	2
Social Studies	3
History
Academic Electives

Examinations
Exam		Scores Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT	Required	February 15
SAT Only
ACT Only
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT	Required for some	February 15
SAT Subject Tests Only

ACT Writing Test Policy	Writing component required
Use of SAT/ACT Essay	SAT: No policy as of now ACT: No policy as of now

APPLYING FOR ADMISSION

Admissions Office
Address
City, State, Zip	Eugene, OR 97403
Phone	(541) 346-3201
Fax	(541) 346-5815
E-mail	uoadmit@uoregon.edu

Application Dates and Fees
Regular Admission Deadline	January 15
Application Fee	$50
Application Fee Waiver	Not available
Regular Admission Notification	December 15
Accept Offer of Admission	By May 1 or within 4 weeks if notified after May 1
Waiting List Used	Yes
Defer Admission	Student cannot defer admission
Transfer Admission	Transfer applications accepted

Early Admission
Early Decision Offered	No
Early Decision Deadline
Early Decision Notification
Early Action Offered	Yes
Early Action Deadline	November 1
Early Action Notification	December 15

Application Form
Common Application	Not accepted
Universal College Application	Not accepted
Electronic Application	Available

Other Application Requirements
Interview	Not required
Essay or Personal Statement	Required for all freshmen
Letters of Recommendation	2 required for some freshmen
Other	15 college preparatory units required required for freshmen
Financial Need	Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process

SELECTION OF STUDENTS

Factor	Very Important	Important	Considered	Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record	X
Academic GPA	X
Standardized Tests		X
Class Rank			X
Recommendations			X
Essay			X
Interview				X
Level of Applicant's Interest				X
Extracurricular Activities			X
Volunteer Work			X
Particular Talent/Ability			X
Character/Personal Qualities				X
First Generation to Attend College			X
State Residency			X
Geographic Residence			X
Relation with Alumnus				X
Religious Affiliation/ Commitment				X
Ethnicity			X
Work Experience			X

PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION

Overall Admission Rate	74% of 21,263 applicants were admitted
Women	79% of 11,248 applicants were admitted
Men	69% of 10,015 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled	5,310 (34%) of 15,770 admitted students enrolled
Women	2,851 (32%) of 8,886 admitted students enrolled
Men	2,459 (36%) of 6,884 admitted students enrolled
Early Decision Admission Rate
Early Action Admission Rate	Not reported
Students Offered Wait List	1,714
Students Accepting Wait List Position	769
Students Admitted From Wait List	479

Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA	3.57
3.75 and Above	28%
3.50 - 3.74	28%
3.25 - 3.49	25%
3.00 - 3.24	16%
2.50 - 2.99	3%
2.00 - 2.49	0%

SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math	502-616 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800	5%
Score of 600 - 700	31%
Score of 500 - 600	41%
Score of 400 - 500	21%
Score of 300 - 400	2%
Score of 200 - 300	0%
SAT Critical Reading	489-608 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800	5%
Score of 600 - 700	24%
Score of 500 - 600	44%
Score of 400 - 500	24%
Score of 300 - 400	3%
Score of 200 - 300	0%
SAT Writing	Not reported
Score of 700 - 800	Not reported
Score of 600 - 700	Not reported
Score of 500 - 600	Not reported
Score of 400 - 500	Not reported
Score of 300 - 400	Not reported
Score of 200 - 300	Not reported

ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
ACT Composite	Not reported
Score of 30 - 36	Not reported
Score of 24 - 29	Not reported
Score of 18 - 23	Not reported
Score of 12 - 17	Not reported
Score of 6 - 11	Not reported
Score of 5 or Below	Not reported

Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank	Top tenth: 28% Top quarter: 63% Top half: 94%
National Merit Scholar	0%
Valedictorian	Not reported
Class President	Not reported
Student Government Officer	Not reported

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What the School Says...

Founded in 1876, the University of Oregon is the state's flagship public university. The UO's commitment to academic excellence and groundbreaking research, coupled with the beauty of Oregon and a welcoming campus community, attracts top-notch students and faculty. Located in the classic college town of Eugene and nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Cascade Mountain Range, the UO is environmentally conscious, socially active, and alive with opportunities for outdoor recreation.

What the School Says...

When making an admission decision, the UO considers the following criteria: strength of academic coursework, grades earned, grade trend, class rank, standardized test scores, senior-year course load, motivation as demonstrated in the application essay, extracurricular activities including community service and the need to work to assist your family, ability to enhance the diversity of the university, academic potential, and special talents. We require all freshman applicants to submit scores from either the SAT or ACT (with optional writing components), but we do not require a minimum score on these exams unless the applicant's GPA is below 3.0.

What the School Says...

We make a concerted effort to enable you to attend Oregon regardless of your family's income. If you seek financial aid, file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and list the UO as one of your first choices. To meet the UO's March 1 priority deadline for financial aid, submit the FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1. Visit our website to learn more about our scholarship programs and other financial aid resources.

What the School Says...

With more than 265 academic programs, the UO has a major to match any intellectual passion or career aspiration you can find, from geography and journalism to special education and dance. Many academic programs are nationally ranked. UO programs ranking in the top 10 in the U.S. include architecture, biochemistry, chemistry, economics, education, English, molecular biology, neuroscience, physics, psychology, and sports business. Programs ranking in the top 20 include business, comparative literature, finance, historic preservation, journalism and communication, and mathematics. The UO's Clark Honors College is one of the nation's oldest honor's colleges. It offers a small liberal arts setting complemented by the academic breadth and resources of a major research university.

What the School Says...

Starting from move-in day, you'll feel at home at the UO. From geology to Greek Life, scuba to swing dance, law to LGBTQ, the UO offers over 250 student organizations. Join a cultural or political organization that makes you feel right at home, or one that expands your boundaries. In one single term you can browse the Street Faire, dance in a lu'au, and compete in a dodgeball tournament. The UO Outdoor Program, rated one of the nation's best, takes thousands of students each year into Oregon's pristine wilderness areas with trips such as hiking, kayaking, skiing, and ice climbing. The Oregon Duck, with its historic ties to Donald and penchant for push-ups, is one of the nation's most beloved mascots and a fixture at athletic events from track and field to football.

What the School Says...

Students from a wide range of backgrounds attend the UO. You'll find them mingling in dorms, in classes, and at the Erb Memorial Union. At the UO you'll learn to think globally as you study alongside a diverse student body hailing from every U.S. state as well as nearly 90 countries. You'll be able to choose from among more than 165 study-abroad programs in nearly 100 countries.

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