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University of Oregon

Eugene, Oregon

https://www.uoregon.edu

#252 National Colleges

81.8% Admission Rate
Least Selective

18,743 Undergraduates Enrolled

  • Public
  • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
  • Four-year, full-time, more selective, higher transfer-in
  • Four-year, large, primarily residential
The University of Oregon (UO, U of O or Oregon) is a public flagship research university in Eugene, Oregon, United States. Founded in 1876, the institution's 295-acre campus is along the Willamette River. Since July 2014, UO has been governed by the Board of Trustees of the University of Oregon. The university is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity" and has 19 research centers and institutes. UO was admitted to the Association of American Universities in 1969.The University of Oregon is organized into five colleges (Arts and Sciences, Business, Design, Education, and Honors) and seven professional schools (Accounting; Architecture and Environment; Art and Design; Journalism and Communication; Law; Music and Dance; and Planning, Public Policy and Management) and a graduate school. Furthermore, UO offers 316 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Most academic programs follow the 10 week Quarter System.

UO student athletes compete as the Ducks and are part of the Pac-12 Conference in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). With eighteen varsity teams, the Oregon Ducks are best known for their football team and track and field program.

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Location

City
Eugene, Oregon

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Locale
City: Midsize (population of at least 100,000 but less than 250,000)

Region
Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA)

Academics

Predominant Degree Awarded
Predominantly bachelor's-degree granting

Highest Degree Awarded
Graduate degree

Most Popular Fields

Field % Students
Social Sciences 23.9%
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services 13.9%
Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs 13.8%
Biological And Biomedical Sciences 7.7%
Visual And Performing Arts 7.4%
Psychology 5.9%
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 4.6%
Public Administration And Social Service Professions 3.2%
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics 2.8%
Natural Resources And Conservation 2.6%
Education 2.2%
Architecture And Related Services 2.2%
English Language And Literature/Letters 1.8%
Physical Sciences 1.6%
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services 1.5%
Mathematics And Statistics 1.3%
History 1.2%
Health Professions And Related Programs 0.9%
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies 0.9%
Philosophy And Religious Studies 0.6%
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities 0.2%

Cost

In State Tuition
$12,720.00

Out of State Tuition
$36,615.00

Percentage Students Receiving Aid
34.37%

Average Net Cost After Aid
$16,461.00

Admissions

SAT Scores

1210 Composite Average
Percentile 75% 50% 25%
Math 650 595 540
Verbal 660 610 560

ACT Scores

25 Cumulative Average
Percentile 75% 50% 25%
Math 27 24 20
English 27 24 21