University of Oregon: Out-of-state Acceptance Rate

Hello everyone, I'm not a resident of Oregon but I'm really drawn to UO. Wondering what the out-of-state acceptance rate is. Are they very welcoming to non-resident students?

The University of Oregon (UO) has developed a reputation for being welcoming to out-of-state students. In fact, a greater proportion of the student body is from out of state than in-state, so they're definitely used to accommodating non-resident students.

Regarding the out-of-state acceptance rate, the specific figures are not publicly disclosed by the university. UO, like most universities, publishes only a general acceptance rate combined for both in-state and out-of-state applicants, which as of the last few years has been around 82-85%. While the acceptance rates for in-state and out-of-state students can vary to some extent, typically, out-of-state acceptance rates are not drastically different from overall acceptance rates.

It's also worth mentioning, however, that acceptance isn't solely based on whether a student is in-state or out-of-state. University of Oregon will look at your high school GPA, transcripts, personal essays, and extracurriculars. They're interested in seeing your academic potential, your character, and your fit with their campus community.

Just be sure to have a balanced application, portraying your strengths and potential contributions to the university community. Best of luck!