Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical's yield is 4 pts higher than Oregon State's
Yield rate - 2
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical admits 73% vs. 79% at Oregon State
Acceptance rate - 3
Oregon State's SAT midpoint is 10 points higher than Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical's
SAT midpoint
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
- Louisiana State University and Agricultural & MechanicalSelective
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
- Louisiana State University and Agricultural & MechanicalTest-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.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Oregon State | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered | Required |
| Essay | Important | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | 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