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Oregon Institute of Technology

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Start: 2026-04-17T14:00:00
Location: Oregon Institute of Technology

OIT

Klamath Falls, Oregon 97601-8801

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Health sciencesCollege town

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.

Established

1947

Motto

Per cognitionem, lux

Mascot

Hootie the Owl

Type

Public college

Conference

National Association of

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92%Acceptance

1165SAT Avg

2,913Students

14:1Student:Faculty

59%Grad Rate

$72,273Earnings 10yr

$16,391Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Oregon Institute of Technology Launches New Data Science Minor

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate91.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1165

Reading & WritingMid: 594

525650

MathMid: 589

520650

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 25

2226

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

91.7%

Trend

SAT Avg

1165

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$12,687

Tuition (out-of-state)$35,592

Room & Board$11,604

Books & Supplies$1,000

Total Cost of Attendance$26,675

Average Net Price$16,391

Median Debt at Graduation$22,500

Monthly Payment (10yr)$239

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$10,338

$30–48K$13,417

$48–75K$14,959

$75–110K$18,975

$110K+$22,085

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$16,391

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

7400.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,625

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

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Programs (42)

Student Life

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Student Body

Undergrads

2,913

Gender Split

49% / 51%

Women / Men

First Generation

39%

Pell Grant Recipients

19%

Race & Ethnicity

White 64%

Black 2%

Hispanic 17%

Asian 6%

Two+ 7%

Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate59.1%

Freshman Retention72.9%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$68,301

8 Years$69,982

10 Years$72,273

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women

$49,800

Men

$64,800

Rankings

U.S. News

#45

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Forbes

#52

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Niche

#38

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More About This School

Varsity Sports — Owls and

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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.
•By 1950, the figure was 75 percent.
•In 1953, Associate degree programs in Surveying and Structural Engineering Technologies were first accredited by the Engineers Council for Professional Development.

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Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

110Above Average

Estimated from OR state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

Portlandpop. 650K

229 mi(397 min)

San Franciscopop. 870K

312 mi(541 min)

Seattlepop. 740K

371 mi(643 min)

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Getting There

Nearest Airports

PDX Portland OR234 mi

SMF Sacramento246 mi

BOI Boise296 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA2552 mi · ~73h 43m drive

New York, NY2443 mi · ~70h 35m drive

Hartford, CT2486 mi · ~71h 49m drive

Providence, RI2546 mi · ~73h 33m drive

Albany, NY2415 mi · ~69h 46m drive

Syracuse, NY2291 mi · ~66h 11m drive

Rochester, NY2217 mi · ~64h 3m drive

Buffalo, NY2160 mi · ~62h 24m drive

Philadelphia, PA2402 mi · ~69h 23m drive

Pittsburgh, PA2149 mi · ~62h 5m drive

Harrisburg, PA2309 mi · ~66h 42m drive

Newark, NJ2434 mi · ~70h 19m drive

Washington, DC2333 mi · ~67h 24m drive

Baltimore, MD2345 mi · ~67h 45m drive

Atlanta, GA2101 mi · ~60h 42m drive

Charlotte, NC2237 mi · ~64h 37m drive

Raleigh, NC2333 mi · ~67h 24m drive

Miami, FL2608 mi · ~75h 21m drive

Orlando, FL2437 mi · ~70h 24m drive

Tampa, FL2406 mi · ~69h 30m drive

Nashville, TN1906 mi · ~55h 4m drive

New Orleans, LA1949 mi · ~56h 18m drive

Richmond, VA2347 mi · ~67h 48m drive

Chicago, IL1740 mi · ~50h 16m drive

Detroit, MI1962 mi · ~56h 41m drive

Minneapolis, MN1431 mi · ~41h 20m drive

St. Louis, MO1670 mi · ~48h 15m drive

Kansas City, MO1436 mi · ~41h 29m drive

Indianapolis, IN1852 mi · ~53h 30m drive

Columbus, OH2008 mi · ~58h 1m drive

Cleveland, OH2044 mi · ~59h 3m drive

Milwaukee, WI1711 mi · ~49h 26m drive

Dallas, TX1510 mi · ~43h 37m drive

Houston, TX1700 mi · ~49h 7m drive

Austin, TX1566 mi · ~45h 14m drive

San Antonio, TX1569 mi · ~45h 20m drive

Los Angeles, CA599 mi · ~17h 18m drive

San Francisco, CA312 mi · ~9h 1m drive

San Diego, CA706 mi · ~20h 24m drive

Seattle, WA371 mi · ~10h 43m drive

Portland, OR229 mi · ~6h 37m drive

Denver, CO891 mi · ~25h 44m drive

Phoenix, AZ806 mi · ~23h 17m drive

Salt Lake City, UT522 mi · ~15h 5m drive

Honolulu, HI2536 mi · ~73h 16m drive

Upper Midwest / Northeast (cold winters, warm summers)

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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

Schedule with department directly

2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Check nearby accommodations

$80-150/night

< 10 mi

Airport Transit

Portland OR (PDX)234 miles

Rental car

351 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

468 min$281-468

Sacramento (SMF)246 miles

Rental car

369 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

492 min$295-492

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Oregon Institute of Technology Supplemental EssaysNon-standard

1-3 supplemental essays required

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SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award