Does Oregon require the SAT or ACT in 2027?

As of November 2026: The University of Oregon does not require the SAT or ACT: it is test-optional for current first-year applicants, the published policy as of November 2026 with no end date stated. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored between 1130 and 1360.

Oregon is test-optional, and its page says scores are not used for scholarships. Here is what the score bands show and how we help families decide whether to send one.

By Nick Standlea, Test Prep Gurus. Figures may be quoted with attribution to Test Prep Gurus.

Only 9 percent of enrolled first-years sent an SAT In the fall 2023 class at the University of Oregon, only 9 percent of enrolled first-years sent an SAT, and 5 percent sent an ACT. Most students who enrolled did not send a score at all.

The middle half of SAT senders scored 1130 to 1360 Enrolled first-years who sent an SAT had a middle band of 1130 to 1360. On the ACT, the middle half of submitters scored between 22 and 30.

The admit rate was 85.1 percent in fall 2023 Oregon had 39,400 applicants in fall 2023 and admitted 33,529. That is an admit rate of 85.1 percent.

Oregon's published test policy

This is the policy the University of Oregon publishes on its own admissions page as of November 2026.

College	Policy	Who it covers	In the university's words	Also on the page	Source
University of Oregon	Test-optional	current first-year applicants (page does not state a specific entering term such as fall 2026 or fall 2027)	The University of Oregon is a 'test-optional' school, allowing first-year applicants to be considered for admission without submission of ACT or SAT scores.	Also test-blind for scholarships: the page states submitted scores will not be considered in merit- or need-based awards. Page does not mention CLT or state when the policy began.	Source

Test-optional means the university reads a score if one is sent, but no applicant has to send one.

Oregon scores, odds and cost

Score bands describe enrolled first-years who sent that test in the fall 2023 class. Prices are for one year.

Measure	Value
applicants, fall 2023	39400
admits, fall 2023	33529
admit rate, percent	85.1
SAT 25th percentile, enrolled submitters	1130
SAT 75th percentile, enrolled submitters	1360
ACT 25th percentile, enrolled submitters	22
ACT 75th percentile, enrolled submitters	30
share of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT, percent	9
share who sent an ACT, percent	5
application fee, dollars	65
full price of a year, dollars	34793
average net price after aid, dollars	22182

The bands show the middle half of enrolled first-years who sent a score. They are not a cutoff.

Does Oregon require the SAT or ACT in 2027?

No, the University of Oregon does not require the SAT or ACT for first-year applicants. Its own admissions page says, "The University of Oregon is a 'test-optional' school, allowing first-year applicants to be considered for admission without submission of ACT or SAT scores."

Yes, the University of Oregon is test-optional for first-year applicants. That is the published policy as of November 2026, with no end date stated. The page covers current first-year applicants and does not name a specific entering term. It also does not mention the CLT.

We wrote this for high school seniors in the 2026-27 school year, who start college in fall 2027, and for juniors planning ahead. For a closer look at scores, see our page on what SAT or ACT score you need for Oregon at https://www.prepgurus.com/blog/sat-act-score-for-university-of-oregon.

Could the policy change before fall 2027?

The University of Oregon has published its test-optional policy as of November 2026 with no end date stated, so that is the rule we plan around. Colleges usually announce changes for the next cycle in the spring.

We do not guess at a rule the university has not stated. Our advice is to check the admissions page again before your child submits an application. If your child already has a solid score in hand, a change in either direction will not catch your family off guard.

What scores do enrolled first-years carry?

The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored between 1130 and 1360. On the ACT, the middle half of submitters scored between 22 and 30. These numbers come from the fall 2023 class, the latest federal data.

Keep in mind how few students sent a score. Only 9 percent of enrolled first-years sent an SAT, and 5 percent sent an ACT. So the band describes a small group of students, not the whole class.

The band is not a cutoff. It shows where the middle half of senders landed. Some scored below it, and some scored above it. In fall 2023, the university had 39,400 applicants and admitted 33,529, an admit rate of 85.1 percent.

Should my child send a score to Oregon?

Our rule for Oregon is that a score inside or above the band of 1130 to 1360 on the SAT, or 22 to 30 on the ACT, is one to send. A score below the band is one to think hard about. At a test-optional college, leaving a score off is a normal choice.

A score will not change the money picture here. The university's page says submitted scores will not be considered in merit- or need-based awards. So we tell families to decide on a score for Oregon by the band alone.

If your child's list also holds selective test-optional colleges, our advice there is different. We tell families that at a selective test-optional college it is nearly always good to have a score, because a strong score bolsters the odds of getting in and most merit scholarships are keyed to one.

What should we do this month?

Start with a full-length mock SAT and a full-length mock ACT, which Test Prep Gurus offers free. Compare each result with the Oregon band of 1130 to 1360 on the SAT and 22 to 30 on the ACT. Then pick the test that fits your child better.

If the score is below the band, plan 6 to 12 weeks of prep before a test date that counts. Prepare for the whole test every sitting, not just one section. Our students do best when they treat each sitting as the real thing.

While you plan, open the net price calculator the university publishes. The full price of a year is $34,793, and the average net price after aid is $22,182. The application fee is $65.

To book a free mock SAT or a free mock ACT, call us at 949.229.5359 or visit https://www.prepgurus.com/take-the-next-step.

Questions parents ask

Does Oregon require the SAT or ACT?
No, the University of Oregon does not require the SAT or ACT for first-year applicants.

Is Oregon test-optional?
Yes, the University of Oregon is test-optional for first-year applicants.

Will a good score earn my child a scholarship at Oregon?
The university's page says submitted scores will not be considered in merit- or need-based awards.

What SAT scores do enrolled first-years at Oregon have?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored between 1130 and 1360.

How long should my child prepare for the SAT or ACT?
If the score is below the band, plan 6 to 12 weeks of prep before a test date that counts.

Ready to plan the next test date? Free mock SAT and free mock ACT at Test Prep Gurus, then a plan built on the result: prepgurus.com/take-the-next-step or 949.229.5359.

Method and sources: The policy is the University of Oregon's own test-optional admissions page, which covers current first-year applicants and does not name a specific entering term. The SAT and ACT bands describe enrolled first-years who sent that test in the fall 2023 class, the latest federal file from IPEDS, and they do not describe students who were admitted but did not enroll. Applicant counts come from IPEDS, and prices and the application fee come from the College Scorecard.