Oregon Institute of Technology Admissions

Oregon Institute of Technology Admissions Overview:

OIT admits 73% of applicants each year; those with good grades and test scores have a good chance of being admitted to the school. Students interested in applying will need to submit official high school transcripts and scores from either the SAT or the ACT. Check out the school's website for complete instructions.

Admissions Data (2016):

• Oregon Institute of Technology Acceptance Rate: 73%
• Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
  • SAT Critical Reading: 450 / 570
  • SAT Math: 470 / 590
  • SAT Writing: - / -
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  • ACT Composite: 21 / 25
  • ACT English: 19 / 24
  • ACT Math: 20 / 27
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Oregon Institute of Technology Description:

Since first opening its doors in 1947, the Oregon Institute of Technology has done an admirable job keeping on top of changes in technology. The university is home to the nation's first undergraduate program in renewable energy engineering, and today the school is working to become the first geothermally powered university in the country. Located near Klamath Lake in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, OIT's beautiful location goes hand-in-hand with the school's emphasis on sustainability. The main residential campus is in Klamath Falls, Oregon, but OIT also has four Portland area locations for degree-completion programs, specialized campuses in Seattle and La Grande, and a range of online programs. Academics are supported by a 20 to 1 student / faculty ratio. Student life is active with over 40 clubs and organizations. In athletics, the Oregon Tech Hustlin' Owls compete in the NAIA Cascade Collegiate Conference.

Enrollment (2016):

• Total Enrollment: 5,223 (5,145 undergraduates)
• Gender Breakdown: 51% Male / 49% Female
• 46% Full-time

Costs (2016 - 17):

• Tuition and Fees: $9,625 (in-state); $27,326 (out-of-state)
• Books: $1,250 (why so much?)
• Room and Board: $9,206
• Other Expenses: $3,583
• Total Cost: $23,664 (in-state); $41,365 (out-of-state)

Oregon Institute of Technology Financial Aid (2015 - 16):

• Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 88%
• Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Grants: 72%
  • Loans: 55%
• Average Amount of Aid
  • Grants: $5,739
  • Loans: $6,388

Academic Programs:

• Most Popular Majors: Applied Psychology, Civil Engineering, Dental Hygiene, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Radiologic Science, Software Engineering Technology

Transfer, Graduation and Retention Rates:

• First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 75%
• Transfer Out Rate: -%
• 4-Year Graduation Rate: 22%
• 6-Year Graduation Rate: 47%

Intercollegiate Athletic Programs:

• Men's Sports: Soccer, Cross Country, Basketball, Baseball, Track and Field, Golf
• Women's Sports: Volleyball, Softball, Soccer, Basketball, Golf, Track and Field

Data Source:

National Center for Educational Statistics

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