Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Indiana University-Bloomington's SAT midpoint is 15 points higher than Oregon State's
SAT midpoint - 2
Oregon State's yield is 1 pts higher than Indiana University-Bloomington's
Yield rate - 3
Indiana University-Bloomington admits 78% vs. 79% at Oregon State
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Oregon StateSelective
- Indiana University-BloomingtonSelective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1000–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 20–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Oregon StateTest-optional
- Indiana University-BloomingtonTest-optional
How they read a record
Oregon State
GPA is very important; is important; class rank and tests are both considered. 50% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher, so and rarely sets an applicant apart; the courses behind it carry more of the weight.
Indiana University-Bloomington
GPA, the high school record, class rank, and a college-prep program are required.
What they look at
| Factor | Oregon State | Indiana University-Bloomington |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Required |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered | Considered |
| Essay | Important | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:Oregon State University (Fall 2025), Fall 2025;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;Oregon State University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;Oregon State University Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024;College Scorecard, most recent release;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why