Oregon State University Track & Field Standards
Quick answer: Oregon State's Recruit level is about 11.91 in the 100m, 56.39 in the 400m and 4:31.77 in the 1500m (about 4:52 for a high school 1600m) for women. Oregon State's women's freshmen ran a median 12.97 in the 100m in their first college season (9 freshmen since 2022).
Oregon State track and field at a glance
| Head coach | Louie Quintana (Head Coach Track and Field/Cross Country) source |
|---|---|
| Women's roster | 49 athletes on the 2026 Outdoor TFRRS roster: 10 freshmen, 9 sophomores, 7 juniors, 9 seniors; 6 competed for another college first (transfers) |
| Cross country | Women's 6K (levels below) |
| Conference | Pac 12 (NCAA D1) |
Oregon State University is an NCAA D1 track and field program in the Pac 12, based in Oregon. Below are the marks it takes to be a Target recruit, a Recruit or a Walk-On for women in every event (estimates: typical marks for its division, since there is no published chart or conference championship).
Women's standards in high school events
Oregon State's levels as the marks you run in high school: the 1600m, 3200m and 300m hurdles are converted from the college events with the same factors as the mark checker.
| High school event | Target | Recruit | Walk-On |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100m | 11.68 | 11.91 | 12.21 |
| 200m | 23.99 | 24.41 | 25.00 |
| 400m | 55.12 | 56.39 | 57.67 |
| 800m | 2:10.07 | 2:12.41 | 2:15.61 |
| 1600m from the college 1500m | 4:46.7 | 4:51.8 | 4:58.2 |
| 3200m from the college 5000m | 10:28.5 | 10:45.8 | 11:03.5 |
| 100m Hurdles | 13.89 | 14.30 | 14.99 |
| 300m Hurdles from the college 400m Hurdles | 42.21 | 44.06 | 47.72 |
| High Jump | 1.67m | 1.60m | 1.50m |
| Pole Vault | 3.86m | 3.60m | 3.10m |
| Shot Put | 13.80m | 12.51m | 10.93m |
| Discus | 45.99m | 41.78m | 31.31m |
| Javelin | 40.02m | 35.19m | 28.99m |
Women's standards (college events)
| Event | Target | Recruit | Walk-On |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100m | 11.68 | 11.91 | 12.21 |
| 200m | 23.99 | 24.41 | 25.00 |
| 400m | 55.12 | 56.39 | 57.67 |
| 800m | 2:10.07 | 2:12.41 | 2:15.61 |
| 1500m | 4:27.05 | 4:31.77 | 4:37.76 |
| 5000m | 16:46.06 | 17:13.74 | 17:42.08 |
| 100m Hurdles | 13.89 | 14.30 | 14.99 |
| 400m Hurdles | 1:01.20 | 1:03.88 | 1:09.19 |
| 3000m Steeplechase | 10:47.28 | 11:10.78 | 12:16.76 |
| High Jump | 1.67m | 1.60m | 1.50m |
| Pole Vault | 3.86m | 3.60m | 3.10m |
| Shot Put | 13.80m | 12.51m | 10.93m |
| Discus | 45.99m | 41.78m | 31.31m |
| Hammer | 52.62m | 47.21m | 35.06m |
| Javelin | 40.02m | 35.19m | 28.99m |
Oregon State cross country standards
What Oregon State's own runners ran at NCAA Division I West Region (2024 and 2025 averaged): Target is the team's 3rd runner, Recruit its 5th (the last scorer), Walk-On its 7th (the last varsity spot). Courses differ, so treat these as estimates; the high school 5K line is the same fitness over 5K.
| Target | Recruit | Walk-On | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's 6K | 20:56.5 | 21:21.8 | 22:09.9 |
| about, in a high school 5K | 17:15.7 | 17:36.5 | 18:16.2 |
2026 season bests
Oregon State University's best mark in each event this outdoor season on TFRRS, with its rank in the Pac 12 list. A w marks a wind-aided mark.
Women's
| Event | Mark | Athlete | Conference rank | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100m | 12.07w | Callie Brandes | – | #787 |
| 200m | 24.14w | Riley Patera | – | #507 |
| 400m | 56.35 | Riley Patera | – | #632 |
| 800m | 2:05.93 | Jillian Brown | – | #134 |
| 1500m | 4:14.96 | Ainsley Herron | – | #82 |
| 5000m | 17:01.44 | Paige Wiley | – | #527 |
| 100m Hurdles | 14.16 | Megan Hatcher | – | #401 |
| 400m Hurdles | 59.54 | Megan Hatcher | – | #144 |
| 3000m Steeplechase | 10:42.31 | Delaney Ulrich | – | #201 |
| High Jump | 1.80m | Dede Norman | – | #50 |
| Pole Vault | 3.91m | Mia Fowler | – | #173 |
| Shot Put | 15.81m | Beatrice Pettersson | – | #68 |
| Discus | 54.53m | Katie Gelston | – | #52 |
| Hammer | 57.53m | Beatrice Pettersson | – | #107 |
| Javelin | 53.59m | Maryann Ackerman | – | #24 |
Where Oregon State ranks nationally (2026 outdoor)
Oregon State women are #122 of 137 in the NCAA D1 Power Rankings (#2 of 2 in the Pac 12), down from #93 in 2025. NCAA D1 Power Rankings ›
What Oregon State freshmen actually ran
Marks from Oregon State athletes' first college outdoor season (2022 to 2026, TFRRS lists): the realistic level of the athletes the program actually brings in, not a chart.
Women's
| Event | Typical freshman | Middle half | Best freshman | Freshmen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100m | 12.97 | 12.44 to 13.10 | 11.91 | 9 |
| 200m | 26.28 | 25.31 to 26.85 | 24.58 | 15 |
| 400m | 59.59 | 58.73 to 1:00.67 | 56.63 | 9 |
| 800m | 2:16.53 | 2:13.14 to 2:19.65 | 2:08.38 | 20 |
| 1500m | 4:36.91 | 4:29.58 to 4:41.29 | 4:19.11 | 23 |
| 5000m | 17:08.54 | 16:53.47 to 17:14.14 | 16:50.42 | 6 |
| steeplechase | 10:42.63 | 10:42.31 to 11:13.99 | 10:42.31 | 3 |
| High Jump | 1.66m | 1.73m to 1.64m | 1.75m | 5 |
| Pole Vault | 3.30m | 3.64m to 3.30m | 3.94m | 5 |
| Discus | 49.26m | 51.33m to 42.58m | 51.33m | 3 |
| Hammer | 54.78m | 57.53m to 50.12m | 57.53m | 3 |
| Javelin | 46.83m | 49.30m to 45.25m | 50.58m | 4 |
How Oregon State develops athletes
- Peaking: 43% of Oregon State athletes who raced at the conference championship ran their season best there or later (better than 46% of 350 NCAA D1 programs).
- Year over year: returning athletes' season bests improved +1.02% a year (77th percentile in NCAA D1).
- In a season: the typical athlete improved +1.33% from their first race to their season best.
2022 to 2026 outdoor and indoor, every event, from 257 athlete-seasons of TFRRS meet results.
Previous years: Oregon State's earlier published standards (2017)
Charts Oregon State published on its own athletics site before 2024, checked mark for mark against the school's page. They're here for comparison: the levels at the top of this page are the current ones.
2017 chart
Women's
| Event | Walk-on Standards |
|---|---|
| LONG JUMP | 18' 6" |
| TRIPLE JUMP | 38' 6" |
| HIGH JUMP | 5' 7" |
| POLE VAULT | 12' 0" |
| JAVELIN | 140' 0" |
| SHOT PUT | 44' 0" |
| DISCUS | 140' 0" |
| HAMMER | 150' 0" |
| HEPTATHLON | 4,600 points |
| 100 METERS | 12.00 |
| 200 METERS | 24.50 |
| 400 METERS | 56.50 |
| 800 METERS | 2:14.00 |
| 1500 METERS | 4:40.00 |
| 1600 METERS | 5:00.00 |
| 3000 METERS | 10:15.00 |
| 3200 METERS | 11:00.00 |
| 100 HURDLES | 14.50 |
| 300 HURDLES | 43.50 |
Common questions
What are the Oregon State University track and field recruiting standards?
Oregon State University is an NCAA D1 program in the Pac 12. Its levels are estimates: the typical marks across its division, because the school doesn't publish standards and its conference has no championship results to set them from. The full table for women is on this page.
Is Oregon State a D1 school?
Yes. Oregon State is NCAA Division I (D1), and its track and field teams compete in the Pac 12.
What times do you need to walk on at Oregon State University?
Women's Walk-On: 100m 12.21, 200m 25.00, 400m 57.67, 800m 2:15.61, 1500m 4:37.76, 5000m 17:42.08.
What do Oregon State track freshmen run?
Women's freshmen: a median 59.59 in the 400m.
Is Oregon State good at developing track athletes?
From 2022 to 2026, 43% of Oregon State athletes who raced at the conference championship ran their season best there or later, better than 46% of NCAA D1 programs, and returning athletes improved +1.02% a year.
Who is the head coach of Oregon State track and field?
Louie Quintana (Head Coach Track and Field/Cross Country), per Oregon State's athletics website.
How many athletes are on the Oregon State track and field roster?
49 women (10 freshmen, 6 transfers) on the 2026 Outdoor TFRRS roster.
What cross country times do you need for Oregon State?
To make the varsity seven at Oregon State, women about 22:09.9 for 6K (about 18:16.2 in a high school 5K), from its own runners at the NCAA regional or conference meet in 2024 and 2025.
Has Oregon State published track and field recruiting standards before?
Yes. Oregon State published a chart on its athletics site (2017), shown under Previous years on this page. It hasn't published a 2024 or later chart, so the current levels come from 2026 conference results.
Where does Oregon State rank in track and field?
Oregon State women are #122 of 137 in the NCAA D1 Power Rankings (#2 of 2 in the Pac 12), down from #93 in 2025.
What conference is Oregon State University track and field in?
Oregon State University competes in the Pac 12 (NCAA D1) and is based in Oregon.
What are Oregon State University's best track and field marks in 2026?
Women: 100m 12.07w, 200m 24.14w, 400m 56.35, 800m 2:05.93. From TFRRS outdoor lists.
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