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    SAT and ACT in Oregon

    Oregon graduates in the class of 2026 averaged 1136 on the SAT (26% took it) and 20.7 on the ACT (12% took it). The National Merit Semifinalist cutoff for Oregon's class of 2027 is 216. We cover 9 colleges in Oregon. For fall 2027, 7 let you choose whether to send a score and 2 don't look at scores.

    average SAT, class of 2026
    1136
    National Merit cutoff
    216
    colleges requiring the SAT or ACT for fall 2027
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    colleges covered
    9

    Average SAT and ACT scores in Oregon

    From the official reports College Board and ACT publish each fall for the graduating class. Compare states with care: an average depends on how many students take the test.

    SATClass of 2026Graduates who took it11,062Share of the class26%Average1136585 Reading and Writing, 552 MathNational average1045
    ACTClass of 2026Share of the class12%Average20.7National average19.2

    In the class of 2026, 11,062 Oregon graduates (26% of the class) took the SAT and averaged 1136 (585 in Reading and Writing, 552 in Math), against 1045 nationally.

    In the class of 2026, 12% of Oregon graduates took the ACT and averaged 20.7, against 19.2 nationally. Only 12% of Oregon's class took the ACT, mostly students applying to colleges that ask for it, so the average runs higher than in states where every student tests.

    See where a score stands nationally with the SAT percentile calculator, or what a 1150 SAT score gets you at colleges and in scholarships.

    Sources: College Board, 2026 SAT Suite of Assessments Annual Report: Oregon · ACT, Average ACT Test Scores by State, Graduating Class of 2026

    Testing in Oregon high schools

    Oregon offers 10th graders the PreACT in school, but no SAT or ACT, so students who want a score sign up for a national SAT or ACT date on their own.

    Source: Oregon Department of Education, PreACT · Checked October 31, 2026

    National Merit in Oregon

    For the class of 2027, students in Oregon needed a PSAT/NMSQT Selection Index of 216 to become National Merit Semifinalists. Commended Students needed 208 in every state.

    Work out your index with the Selection Index calculator, compare states in National Merit cutoffs by state, and see which colleges reward it in colleges with National Merit scholarships.

    Source: NMSC, Guide to the National Merit Scholarship Program

    Colleges in Oregon

    Test policies for fall 2027, and the SAT and ACT scores of the middle 50% of enrolled freshmen. Largest colleges first; each links to its full page.

    Oregon State UniversityCorvallisTest policyTest optionalAcceptance rate79%SAT, middle 50%1128 to 1360ACT, middle 50%24 to 31
    University of OregonEugeneTest policyTest optionalAcceptance rate87%SAT, middle 50%1050 to 1320ACT, middle 50%22 to 29
    University of PortlandPortlandTest policyTest optionalAcceptance rate92%SAT, middle 50%1160 to 1370ACT, middle 50%25 to 31
    Oregon Institute of TechnologyKlamath FallsTest policyTest optionalAcceptance rate95%SAT, middle 50%1030 to 1260ACT, middle 50%18 to 25
    George Fox UniversityNewbergTest policyTest blindAcceptance rate93%SAT, middle 50%960 to 1300ACT, middle 50%20 to 29
    Willamette UniversitySalemTest policyTest optionalAcceptance rate77%SAT, middle 50%1240 to 1440ACT, middle 50%28 to 33
    Pacific UniversityForest GroveTest policyTest optionalAcceptance rate90%SAT, middle 50%900 to 1240ACT, middle 50%18 to 29
    Reed CollegePortlandTest policyTest blindAcceptance rate29%SAT, middle 50%1320 to 1490ACT, middle 50%29 to 34
    Oregon State University-Cascades CampusBendTest policyTest optionalAcceptance rate63%SAT, middle 50%1143 to 1318ACT, middle 50%Not published

    To decide whether to send your score, compare it with each college's range in the submit or retake tool.

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    Common questions about the SAT and ACT in Oregon

    What is the average SAT score in Oregon?
    In the class of 2026, 11,062 Oregon graduates (26% of the class) took the SAT and averaged 1136 (585 in Reading and Writing, 552 in Math), against 1045 nationally.
    What is the average ACT score in Oregon?
    In the class of 2026, 12% of Oregon graduates took the ACT and averaged 20.7, against 19.2 nationally. Only 12% of Oregon's class took the ACT, mostly students applying to colleges that ask for it, so the average runs higher than in states where every student tests.
    Do Oregon high schools give the SAT or ACT?
    Oregon offers 10th graders the PreACT in school, but no SAT or ACT, so students who want a score sign up for a national SAT or ACT date on their own.
    What is the National Merit cutoff in Oregon?
    For the class of 2027, a PSAT/NMSQT Selection Index of 216 or higher made a student in Oregon a National Merit Semifinalist. Commended Students needed 208 in every state.
    Which colleges in Oregon require the SAT or ACT?
    None of the 9 colleges in Oregon we cover require the SAT or ACT for fall 2027.
    Which colleges in Oregon have the highest SAT scores?
    Among the colleges in Oregon we cover, the middle 50% of freshmen scored highest at Reed College (1320 to 1490), Willamette University (1240 to 1440) and University of Portland (1160 to 1370).

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