Oregon GED Requirements
- Resident: You are not required to be a resident of the State of Oregon.
- Age: You must be 18 years or older. If you’re younger, you can take the GED test if enrolled in an Oregon Option Program for In School Youth, exempted from the school district where you live, married, or legally emancipated.
- Enrolled: You cannot be enrolled in an accredited high school or be a high school graduate.
- Cost: Test Center: $44 (per subject) or $176 (all subjects). Online: $44 (per subject)
- Score: 145 (minimum) in each subject
- Accommodations: If you need any accommodations, you may apply for disability accommodations.
- Diploma: After you pass the test, the State of Oregon will award you a GED certificate that will show you have achieved the same level of knowledge as a high school graduate.
Online GED Classes
Online programs like GED Academy are available to help you get your GED fast and easy.
Below you’ll find answers to the questions we get asked the most about how to get a GED in Oregon.
You can earn a high school equivalency certificate in Oregon by taking the GED test. Employers and 99% of colleges will accept a GED certificate in place of a high school diploma.
In Oregon, the GED exam tests you on Math, Social Studies, Science, and Language Arts.
| SUBJECT | TIME |
|---|---|
| Math | 115 minutes |
| Social Studies | 90 minutes |
| Science | 90 minutes |
| Language Arts | 150 minutes |
| Total | 7 hours, 41 minutes |
| SUBJECT | # OF QUESTIONS |
|---|---|
| Math | 46 |
| Social Studies | 35 |
| Science | 34 |
| Language Arts | 46 |
The GED test in Oregon is $30 per subject, or $120 for the full test.
A passing score in Oregon on the GED test is 145 points (45% correct) in each of the four subjects. You can check your score after you complete your test on your MyGED account with the GED testing service.
You can retake each subject up to 3 times without waiting. The fourth retake requires a 60 day waiting period. There is no limit on how many retakes you may take in a year. You will be offered a discounted price for your first two retakes ($12 per retake instead of $32). To receive additional discounted retakes, you must wait 60 days, pay the full price of $32, and then you will receive two more discounted retakes. All retakes must occur within 12 months of the initial attempt.
The Oregon GED test must be taken at an official Oregon GED testing center or online*. Check out our list of Oregon testing centers to find the closest center to you.
*Online Proctored GED test notification update: 7-26-2021
Beginning September 1st, 2021, there will be an Online Proctored (OP) GED test option, which means that you will have the option to take your GED test remotely (online). For more information, please visit our article Getting GED Online.
You are not required to be a resident of Oregon to take the GED test.
You must be 18 years of age. However, if you are 16 or 17, you can take the GED test if you are enrolled in an Oregon Option Program for In School Youth or exempted from the school district where you live. Additionally, if you are 16 years old and are married or legally emancipated, you may qualify to take the GED test.
The Oregon Option Program allows students who are currently enrolled in a high school to take their GED test. Not everyone is eligible to participate in the program. Click here to find out more information about the program and see if you are eligible.
If you have a disability, you can apply for disability accommodations through the GED test’s accommodations page. Don’t know if you qualify? Click here for more information.
To get a copy of your Oregon GED transcript, you can request it through the GED testing service. Just click here to get started.
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