Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Oregon Institute of Technology admits about 10 in 10 applicants (95%). That puts it in the "Open" tier, more selective than 12% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.
Out of every 100 applicants…
The funnel
Men and women were admitted at similar rates (95% and 95%).
$50 to apply
Can be waived for applicants with financial need.
Grants credit for AP exams
Yield
11% of admitted students enroll, on the lower end nationally.
No wait list
Where you stand
How Oregon Institute of Technology reads a record
, GPA, and class rank are all very important; tests are important. 42% of first-years who sent test scores had a 3.75 or higher. Scores are optional. 17% of first-years sent an SAT and 9% an ACT. Most first-years were admitted without scores. Requires 4 years of English, 3 of math, 3 of science, and 2 of social studies. See the years by subject
What they look at
Considers whether an applicant's parent attended (legacy status).
| Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic | |||||
| Rigor of high school record | Very important | ||||
| Class rank | Very important | ||||
| Academic GPA | Very important | ||||
| Test scores | Important | ||||
| Essay | Very important | ||||
| Recommendations | Very important | ||||
| Personal | |||||
| Interview | Very important | ||||
| Extracurricular activities | Very important | ||||
| Talent or ability | Very important | ||||
| Character and personal qualities | Very important | ||||
| First generation | Not considered | ||||
| Alumni relation (legacy) | Very important | ||||
| Geographic residence | Very important | ||||
| State residency | Very important | ||||
| Religious affiliation | Very important | ||||
| Volunteer work | Very important | ||||
| Work experience | Very important | ||||
| Demonstrated interest | Important | ||||
From the federal survey: high school record required; college-prep program required; English proficiency test required
Transferring in
97% of transfer applicants were admittedvs. 95% of first-year applicants
775 applied · 751 admitted · 425 enrolled
Transfers may start in the fall, winter, spring, and summer.
At least 36 credits 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
- Recommended for some
- Standardized test scores
- Recommended for some
- Statement of good standing from a prior college
- Recommended for some
Applying
The regular round, as the college reports it. Early rounds have their own dates.
- Apply by September 10 for fall 2026.
- Priority date: March 1. Applying by then can matter for scholarships, programs, or housing.
- Decisions are sent on a rolling basis.
- Reply policy: Priority Date is May 1st.
- $150 housing deposit, due May 1, refundable.
- Admitted students may postpone enrollment for a gap year. Longest postponement: 3 Terms.
What you'll need in high school
Requires a high school diploma; accepts the GED.
Requires a college-preparatory program in high school.
| Years of | Required |
|---|---|
| English | 4 |
| Math | 3 |
| Science (lab: 3) | 3 |
| Social studies | 2 |
| Academic electives | 1 |
| Total | 14 |
A unit is a year of the subject; lab science is part of science.
On the admissions map
↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)
Fall 2025 first-years
First-years' high school GPA
Average GPA 3.57
High schools grade differently, and colleges recalculate or weight GPAs their own way, so compare this college only with itself.
First-years by high school GPA (4.0 scale)
- 4.018%
- 3.75–3.9924%
- 3.50–3.7425%
- 3.25–3.4912%
- 3.00–3.2415%
- below 3.07%
The middle half had GPAs of 3.25–3.99.
All nine bands
| GPA | Sent test scores |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | 18.0% |
| 3.75–3.99 | 23.6% |
| 3.50–3.74 | 25.3% |
| 3.25–3.49 | 11.6% |
| 3.00–3.24 | 14.6% |
| 2.50–2.99 | 6.4% |
| 2.0–2.49 | 0.5% |
| 1.0–1.99 | 0.0% |
| below 1.0 | 0.0% |
Source:Oregon Institute of Technology Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Test scores
What enrolled first-years scored
The typical enrolled first-year who sent scores is around 1158 on the SAT, right around the national median for colleges that report scores.
Optional
Scores are considered if you send them. For students who entered in fall 2024.
Where would you land?
Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint
Score bands
37% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 1200–1399.
37% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 18–23.
13% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 700 or higher.
11% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 700 or higher.
44% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 18–23.
35% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 18–23.
Shares of the 17% of first-years who sent an SAT; students who didn't send scores aren't in these bands.
Shares of the 9% of first-years who sent an ACT; students who didn't send scores aren't in these bands.
Who submitted scores?
submitted SAT
submitted ACT
Read with care: fewer than half of enrolled students submitted either test, so these ranges may run high. Learn about admissions.
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26;Oregon Institute of Technology Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025;Oregon Institute of Technology Common Data Set 2025–26, 2025–26;Oregon Institute of Technology Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2026 cycleAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)