READY, SET, DUCK. Apply now to become a part of the next class of active, brilliant, determined Ducks. Come ready to innovate, start something, restart something, research, and explore the limits of your limits. Bring questions. We’ll find answers, together. Or, bring answers and we’ll find something to do with them. Undecided? No worries, you’ll find your way while you receive one of the finest educations available anywhere. This is where it happens.
WHAT WE CONSIDER
WHAT DOES IT TAKE?
We’ll break it down for you. But first, remember, we aren’t just looking for
Each year, we choose students who demonstrate great
academic potential. We want to know what you can add to the UO community.
academic potential, and whose diverse perspectives and
So tell us. Don’t hold back. The more we know, the better. We’re always
experiences will enrich our campus community. We’re
looking for reasons to admit you—it’s our favorite part of the job.
not
ACA DEMIC FAC TORS
No question, your academic preparation is important. We want to see that
just
choosing
students
to
attend
classes.
We’re
choosing open-minded individuals who will share ideas, challenge us, be challenged, and excel.
you can be successful here. Your application will be reviewed holistically, and whether you choose to use the Common Application or the UO’s own application, the process is exactly the same. Factors considered GPA
TOTAL ENROLLMENT
AVERAGE TIME TO GRADUATION
23,634
4 YEARS
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT 20,067
PLUS ONE TERM
GRADE TREND SENIOR YEAR SCHEDULE ACT OR SAT SCORES ACTIVITIES (including community service and employment that contributes to your family’s finances)
MIDDLE 50% GPA
MIDDLE 50% ACT:
3.33–3.84
22–27
ABILITY TO ENHANCE THE UNIVERSITY’S DIVERSITY MIDDLE 50% SAT*:
ACADEMIC COURSES From 9th through 12th grades. Courses needed:
1080–1290
Four years of English Three years of math (to at least algebra II and geometry or integrated math III) Three years each of science and social studies Two years of a language other than English Most students we admit have gone beyond these minimums by taking additional courses in these areas or by reaching advanced levels by completing college or honors courses; Advanced Placement; and International Baccalaureate. PERSON A L FAC TORS
Beyond the academic information, we want to know who you are! We’ll use your narrative sections to assess your personal motivation, your drive, your ability to enhance the diversity of our community, and discover special
CL A RK HONORS COLLEGE MIDDLE 50% GPA
MIDDLE 50% ACT
3.74–3.98
28–32
talents you might bring. When you list activities, you can only list three,
MIDDLE 50% SAT:
because it’s not about how many things you do. It’s about how they matter
1300–1450
to you, and to those around you.
WHAT DO I TURN IN? APPLICATION (Common App or the UO’s application) HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPTS
2016 UNDERGR A DUATE A PPL ICAT IONS
ACT OR SAT SCORES FRESHMAN
TRANSFER
TOTAL
APPLICANTS
21,649
3,286
24,935
ENROLLED
3,949
1,181
5,130
PERSONAL STATEMENT
OPTIONAL SECOND ESSAY and explanation of special circumstances DESCRIPTION OF THREE ACTIVITIES OR ACCOMPLISHMENTS APPLICATION FEE or waiver for students with documented financial need
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