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University of Oregon

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Start: 2026-04-21T10:00:00
Location: University of Oregon

Eugene, Oregon 97403

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Known for business

University of Oregon is a public institution in Eugene with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1257, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 19.8K undergraduates with a 20:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

71% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $61,324 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,782.

Established

1872

Motto

Mens agitat molem

Mascot

The Oregon Duck

Type

Public research university

Conference

Big Ten Conference and the Division I Football Bowl Subdivision of the NCAA

Division

Division I

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85%Acceptance

1257SAT Avg

19,758Students

20:1Student:Faculty

71%Grad Rate

$61,324Earnings 10yr

$21,782Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Oregon Launches New Data Science Minor

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate85.1%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1257

Reading & Writing

580690

Math

550670

ACT Score Range

Composite

2230

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

85.1%

Trend

SAT Avg

1257

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$15,669

Tuition (out-of-state)$43,302

Room & Board$15,840

Books & Supplies$1,320

Total Cost of Attendance$32,636

Average Net Price$21,782

Median Debt at Graduation$20,139

Monthly Payment (10yr)$214

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$15,975

$30–48K$16,844

$48–75K$19,030

$75–110K$25,789

$110K+$29,475

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$21,782

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6900.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,000

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

152

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

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Programs (193)

Student Life

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Student Body

Undergrads

19,758

Gender Split

56% / 44%

Women / Men

First Generation

28%

Pell Grant Recipients

22%

Race & Ethnicity

White 62%

Black 3%

Hispanic 16%

Asian 7%

Two+ 10%

Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate71.5%

Freshman Retention85.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$46,084

8 Years$53,823

10 Years$61,324

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women

$46,300

Men

$57,300

Rankings

U.S. News

#109

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Forbes

#133

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Wall Street Journal

#29

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Washington Monthly

#158

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History & Fun Facts

•History Establishment Prior to the establishment of the university in 1872, most of Oregon's colleges were denominational.
•During a legislative meeting in September 1872, the UUA would succeed in amending the bill to include a non-denominational clause.
•The bill eventually was passed by the state legislature in 1872, establishing the institution as Oregon State University.
•Early years University and Villard Halls, the first two buildings on campus The university opened in 1876 under the name of "Oregon State University" and University Hall as its sole building.
•The first year of enrollment contained 155 students taught by five faculty members.

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Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

119High

Estimated from OR state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

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

Nearest Cities

Portlandpop. 650K

103 mi(179 min)

Seattlepop. 740K

249 mi(432 min)

San Franciscopop. 870K

435 mi(754 min)

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Getting There

Nearest Airports

PDX Portland OR109 mi

SEA Seattle-Tacoma238 mi

BOI Boise343 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA2578 mi · ~74h 29m drive

New York, NY2478 mi · ~71h 35m drive

Hartford, CT2516 mi · ~72h 41m drive

Providence, RI2575 mi · ~74h 23m drive

Albany, NY2442 mi · ~70h 33m drive

Syracuse, NY2319 mi · ~67h drive

Rochester, NY2246 mi · ~64h 53m drive

Buffalo, NY2191 mi · ~63h 18m drive

Philadelphia, PA2441 mi · ~70h 31m drive

Pittsburgh, PA2192 mi · ~63h 19m drive

Harrisburg, PA2349 mi · ~67h 52m drive

Newark, NJ2469 mi · ~71h 20m drive

Washington, DC2378 mi · ~68h 42m drive

Baltimore, MD2389 mi · ~69h 1m drive

Atlanta, GA2176 mi · ~62h 52m drive

Charlotte, NC2301 mi · ~66h 28m drive

Raleigh, NC2393 mi · ~69h 8m drive

Miami, FL2699 mi · ~77h 58m drive

Orlando, FL2523 mi · ~72h 53m drive

Tampa, FL2495 mi · ~72h 5m drive

Nashville, TN1976 mi · ~57h 5m drive

New Orleans, LA2046 mi · ~59h 6m drive

Richmond, VA2398 mi · ~69h 17m drive

Chicago, IL1785 mi · ~51h 34m drive

Detroit, MI2000 mi · ~57h 47m drive

Minneapolis, MN1462 mi · ~42h 14m drive

St. Louis, MO1734 mi · ~50h 6m drive

Kansas City, MO1504 mi · ~43h 27m drive

Indianapolis, IN1905 mi · ~55h 2m drive

Columbus, OH2056 mi · ~59h 24m drive

Cleveland, OH2084 mi · ~60h 12m drive

Milwaukee, WI1749 mi · ~50h 32m drive

Dallas, TX1612 mi · ~46h 34m drive

Houston, TX1808 mi · ~52h 14m drive

Austin, TX1678 mi · ~48h 29m drive

San Antonio, TX1684 mi · ~48h 39m drive

Los Angeles, CA737 mi · ~21h 17m drive

San Francisco, CA435 mi · ~12h 34m drive

San Diego, CA845 mi · ~24h 25m drive

Seattle, WA249 mi · ~7h 12m drive

Portland, OR103 mi · ~2h 59m drive

Denver, CO974 mi · ~28h 8m drive

Phoenix, AZ940 mi · ~27h 9m drive

Salt Lake City, UT613 mi · ~17h 43m drive

Honolulu, HI2530 mi · ~73h 5m 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

Budget

Airport Transit

Portland OR (PDX)109 miles

Rental car

164 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

218 min$131-218

Seattle-Tacoma (SEA)238 miles

Rental car

357 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

476 min$286-476

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University of Oregon Application Checklist

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University of Oregon Supplemental EssaysNon-standard

1-3 supplemental essays required

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CSS Profile / FAFSA

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Arts Portfolio (if applicable)Non-standardOptional

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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