Oregon Institute of Technology
OIT
Klamath Falls, Oregon 97601-8801
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
Strong graduate outcomes — known for health sciences
Oregon Institute of Technology is a public institution in Klamath Falls with particular strength in health sciences and engineering. With an average SAT of 1165, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 2.9K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
59% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $72,273 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $16,391.
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SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1165
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
74.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
4.7%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$15,625
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
19
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (42)
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Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
73%
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Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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Varsity Sports — Owls and
History & Fun Facts
- •History Oregon Tech was founded as the Oregon Vocational School on July 15, 1947, to train and re-educate returning World War II veterans.
- •Under the direction of Winston Purvine, the first classes were held in a deactivated Marine Corps hospital three miles northeast of Klamath Falls.
- •In the first school year, 1947–1948, veterans constituted 98 percent of student enrollment.
- •In 1953, Associate degree programs in Surveying and Structural Engineering Technologies were first accredited by the Engineers Council for Professional Development.
Source: Wikipedia
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