Admissions
Getting in, fall 2025
Eastern Oregon admits about 10 in 10 applicants (99%). That puts it in the "Open" tier, more selective than 4% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.
Out of every 100 applicants…
The funnel
Men and women were admitted at similar rates (98% and 99%).
Applicants from Oregon and from other states were admitted at similar rates (99% and 99%).
$50 to apply
Can be waived for applicants with financial need.
Grants credit for AP exams
Yield
19% of admitted students enroll, in the typical range nationally.
No wait list
Applying early
Early action (not binding): apply by Feb 1
No early decision plan.
Where you stand
How Eastern Oregon reads a record
and GPA are both very important; class rank and tests are both considered. Scores aren't read. Of the 62% whose high school reported a rank, 17% were in the top tenth. Requires 4 years of English, 3 of math, 3 of science, and 3 of social studies. See the years by subject
What they look at
| Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic | |||||
| Rigor of high school record | Very important | ||||
| Class rank | Considered | ||||
| Academic GPA | Very important | ||||
| Test scores | Considered | ||||
| Essay | Considered | ||||
| Personal | |||||
| Interview | Not considered | ||||
| Extracurricular activities | Considered | ||||
| Talent or ability | Important | ||||
| Character and personal qualities | Not considered | ||||
| First generation | Not considered | ||||
| Alumni relation (legacy) | Not considered | ||||
| Geographic residence | Not considered | ||||
| State residency | Not considered | ||||
| Religious affiliation | Not considered | ||||
| Volunteer work | Considered | ||||
| Work experience | Considered | ||||
| Demonstrated interest | Considered | ||||
From the federal survey: high school record required; college-prep program considered; English proficiency test required
Transferring in
100% of transfer applicants were admittedvs. 99% of first-year applicants
503 applied · 501 admitted · 320 enrolled
Transfers may start in the fall, winter, spring, and summer.
At least 30 quarter hours completed to apply as a transfer.
Minimum college GPA: 2.3
Grants credit for course work completed at another college
Dates
- Fall entry: decisions on a rolling basis
- Winter entry: decisions on a rolling basis
- Spring entry: decisions on a rolling basis
- Summer entry: decisions on a rolling basis
What the application needs
- High school transcript
- Recommended for some
- College transcripts
- Required
- Essay or personal statement
- Recommended for some
- Interview
- Not required
- Standardized test scores
- Recommended for some
- Statement of good standing from a prior college
- Not required
Applying
The regular round, as the college reports it. Early rounds have their own dates.
- Priority date: February 1. Applying by then can matter for scholarships, programs, or housing.
- There's no set reply date.
- $250 housing deposit.
- Admitted students may postpone enrollment for a gap year. Longest postponement: 3 quarters, including Summer (a Fall admit can enroll before the next Fall).
What you'll need in high school
Requires a high school diploma; accepts the GED.
Recommends a college-preparatory program in high school.
| Years of | Required |
|---|---|
| English | 4 |
| Math | 3 |
| Science (lab: –) | 3 |
| Foreign language | 2 |
| Social studies | 3 |
| Total | 15* |
A unit is a year of the subject; lab science is part of science. *Added up from the subjects listed; the college didn't give a total.
On the admissions map
The map plots acceptance rate against SAT scores. Eastern Oregon University doesn't report both, so it isn't shown.
Fall 2025 first-years
First-years' high school GPA
Average GPA 3.46
From the 1% of first-years who reported a GPA.
High schools grade differently, and colleges recalculate or weight GPAs their own way, so compare this college only with itself.
This college publishes an average but not a breakdown.
17% were in the top tenth of their high school class, 37% in the top quarter, of the 62% whose high school reported a rank.
Source:Eastern Oregon University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Test scores
What enrolled first-years scored
Not considered
Scores aren't considered, even if you send them. For students entering in fall 2027.
Sources:Eastern Oregon University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26;Eastern Oregon University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;Eastern Oregon University Common Data Set 2025–26, 2025–26;Eastern Oregon University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2026 cycleAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)