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University of Oregon is a public national university located in Eugene, Oregon. University of Oregon is very inclusive in their admissions.
Return on educational investment at University of Oregon is in the top 25% of all ranked schools. The median student earns $53,472 10 years after enrolling, 7th in Oregon, and in the top 50% nationally. When adjusted for earning differences by major, University of Oregon bachelor students earn 3% more than the national average. University of Oregon is ranked 4th in Oregon.
University of Oregon’s median net annual cost of $18,047 and average years to graduate of 4.5 are reported only at the school level. We assume these same costs and graduation time for all programs.
The top 6 programs at University of Oregon sorted by number of graduates - Advertising & PR, Business and Commerce, Social Sciences, Psychology, Economics, Physiology & Pathology - are shown below. To see more programs, click on "see additional programs".
Annual net cost
$18,047
Average years to graduate
4.5
Computer science
Rank: #62
Economic score: 1.26
Accounting
Rank: #70
Economic score: 1.6
Poli Sci/Government
Rank: #168
Economic score: 4.24
Biology
Rank: #242
Economic score: 5.47
Sociology
Rank: #146
Economic score: 5.54
Journalism
Rank: #76
Economic score: 5.96
Biological & Physical Sciences
Rank: #11
Economic score: 8.52
International studies
Rank: #47
Economic score: 11.71
Fine & Studio Arts
Rank: #211
Economic score: 16.92
Natural Resource Conservation
Rank: #201
Economic score: 26.46
EarningPlus compares the three-year post graduate earnings to the median earnings of the same graduating class, with the same graduate degree. These 2 metrics, debt-to-earnings and EarningsPlus, are combined into an economic score. The lower the economic score the better.
The most popular 6 graduate programs at University of Oregon - Business Administration, Education, Chemistry, Architecture, Accounting, Physics - are shown below. To see more programs, click on "see additional programs".
Advertising & PR
Rank: #5
Economic score: 0.43
Urban/community planning
Rank: #22
Economic score: 0.73
Special Education
Rank: #215
Economic score: 0.85
Communication disorder sciences
Rank: #172
Economic score: 0.94
Music
Rank: #37
Economic score: 0.94
Peace & Conflict RES
Rank: #6
Economic score: 1
Fine & Studio Arts
Rank: #23
Economic score: 1.03
Public Administration
Rank: #182
Economic score: 1.29
Landscape Architecture
Rank: #4
Economic score: 1.65
Mental & Social Health Services
Rank: #153
Economic score: 1.78
The average full-time graduate completes their degree in 4.5 years. 75% of all students graduate within 8 years including part-time students. The graduation rate at University of Oregon is 9% higher than the state average, and 7% above the average for all national universities in the country.
At University of Oregon, Pell Grant recipients represent 25% of the measured graduating class, 10% lower than the national average of 35%. The average Pell Grant recipient at University of Oregon graduates within 4.4 years.
University of Oregon is in the top 50% of schools for graduating Pell recipients.
We calculate this performance by adjusting the graduation rate of Pell students by their percentage of the student body. This adjustment is made to prevent schools with large numbers of Pell students from underperforming in comparison to schools with few Pell students but high graduation rates.
University of Oregon’s economic mobility score of 15.02 is calculated by adjusting the 3.05 economic score of lower-income students by the 25% pell grant recipients within the student body. University of Oregon’s EMS of 15.02 ranks in the top 50% nationally.false
Economic Mobility
To calculate economic mobility of low-income (household earnings below $30,000) students, we adjust each institution’s economic score by their percentage of Pell Grant students. The logic of this Pell-adjusted calculation is derived from Third Way’s Economic Mobility Index (EMI).
Top 50%
The average Title IV recipient at University of Oregon pays $18,047 a year, $12,265 less than the $30,312 advertised. See below the cost breakdown for students who receive Title IV grants, broken down by income level.
Average net price
The average net price shown by income level for all students that receive Title IV aid. Calculated by deducting the average grant and scholarship aid from tuition, fees, books, and room and board. Limited to first-time, full-time students. Public institution figures are calculated using in-state tuition figures.
Median net price $18,047
Much of the gap between net price and sticker price is filled by institutional and government grants. At University of Oregon, 63% of students receive some grants and scholarships, compared to the national average of 87% for all colleges and universities. The average amount of federal, state, and institutional grants that students receive is shown on the right.
This leaves a total of $18,047 on average to be covered by the student – be it through loans or out of pocket. In total, 34% of students take out loans, federal or private, at an average amount of $8,299. This is 20% less than the national average.
Federal grants
$5,093
Pell grants
$4,879
State grants
$3,558
Institutional grants
$10,000
University of Oregon's very inclusive admissions are indicated by their 93% acceptance rate. In 2021, the school had 31,558 applicants, of which 29,483 were admitted and 4,589 enrolled. University of Oregon doesn't have a rolling admissions policy, which means applications are reviewed after a hard admissions deadline.
Full time
95%
83%
Female
58%
59%
First time
70%
59%
In-state
49%
68%
1st generation
28%
35%
White
60%
52%
Black
3%
14%
Hispanic
14%
15%
Asian
7%
5%
American Indian
1%
1.6%
Pacific Islander
1%
0.3%
Other
15%
12%