College Entrance Requirements
College entrance requirements vary based on the type of college, how selective it is and many other factors.
Each college may have slightly different admission requirements; be sure to check each college website for specific requirements. There may be exceptions; talk to your counselor or college adviser about your options. See if you're on track with our Right Classes worksheet.
FOR FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS |
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| Requirement | Community College in Oregon | 4-Year Public University in Oregon | 4-Year Independent, Not-for-Profit University in Oregon |
| High School Diploma or GED | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minimum High School GPA | 2.50-3.00 | varies | |
| High School Courses | C- or better in all core classes | A's and B's in rigorous courses for selective colleges | |
| English | 4 credits | 4 credits | 4 credits |
| Math | 3 credits (Algebra I and above) | 3 credits (Algebra I and above) | 3+ credits (Algebra I and above) |
| Science | 3 credits (2 labs) | 3 credits (2 labs) | 3+ credits |
| Social Science | 3 credits | 3 credits | 3+ credits |
| Second Language | 2 credits | 3+ credits | |
| SAT or ACT | optional | may be required | |
| Personal Essay | may be required | may be required | |
| Letter(s) of Recommendation | may be required | ||
Although not required, colleges also look for involvement in school and community activities such as sports, clubs, student government, volunteering and part-time jobs.
Requirements for transfer students may be different than for first-year students. In general, admissions offices will pay more attention to your grades in college than your grades in high school.
