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University of Oregon

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Eugene, OR

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The University of Oregon was founded in 1876 and holds R1 research designation as a member of the Association of American Universities. Its Eugene campus is organized into ten schools and colleges, including the Clark Honors College and the Knight Campus, offering more than 300 degrees and programs. The university also operates the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology and Pine Mountain Observatory.

Admissions

Admit rate88%
SAT range1130–1360
ACT range23–30
Undergrads20,497
Yield (admits who enroll)17%
Next deadlineNov 1, 2026 (EA)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$34,793
4-year grad rate72%
Median earnings, 10yr out$61,324

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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How University of Oregon weighs your application

From University of Oregon's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?

Academic factors
Rigor of secondary school recordVery important
Class rankImportant
Academic GPAVery important
Standardized test scoresImportant
Application essayConsidered
RecommendationsConsidered
Nonacademic factors
InterviewNot considered
Extracurricular activitiesConsidered
Talent/abilityConsidered
Character/personal qualitiesConsidered
First generationConsidered
Alumni relation (legacy)Not considered
Geographical residenceConsidered
State residencyConsidered
Religious affiliationNot considered
Volunteer workConsidered
Work experienceConsidered
Level of interest (demonstrated interest)Not considered
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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans29%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out62%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Architecture and Related Services
Architectural Sciences and Technology$67,623/yr
Architecture$67,425/yr
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
Area Studies$54,279/yr
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies$54,057/yr
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences$56,681/yr
Biology, General$51,459/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting and Related Services$85,438/yr
Business/Commerce, General$83,543/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication$73,410/yr
Communication and Media Studies$70,532/yr
Journalism$55,615/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General$100,540/yr
Education
Education, General$54,434/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General$47,639/yr
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics$57,106/yr
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics$53,064/yr
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services$46,886/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services$60,504/yr
History
History$48,354/yr
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics$82,191/yr
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Biological and Physical Sciences$58,319/yr
Geography and Environmental Studies$52,946/yr
International/Globalization Studies$52,842/yr
Natural Resources and Conservation
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$49,770/yr
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy$58,635/yr
Physical Sciences
Chemistry$81,984/yr
Physics$75,160/yr
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences$52,007/yr
Psychology
Research and Experimental Psychology$62,255/yr
Psychology, General$50,810/yr
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Public Administration$67,030/yr
Human Services, General$53,559/yr
Social Sciences
Economics$75,695/yr
Political Science and Government$62,408/yr
Social Sciences, General$57,532/yr
Geography and Cartography$56,165/yr
Sociology$55,204/yr
Anthropology$45,920/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Design and Applied Arts$65,573/yr
Film/Video and Photographic Arts$50,499/yr
Fine and Studio Arts$44,958/yr
Music$39,928/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity5,983
Typical room chargeNot reported
Typical board chargeNot reported

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsConsidered, not required

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What does University of Oregon look for in applicants?

Per University of Oregon's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.

What is University of Oregon's acceptance rate?

University of Oregon in Eugene, OR admits approximately 88% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for University of Oregon?

Admitted students at University of Oregon typically score between 1130–1360 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for University of Oregon?

Admitted students at University of Oregon typically score between 23–30 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does University of Oregon cost?

University of Oregon's total cost of attendance is reported at $34,793 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

When is the application deadline for University of Oregon?

University of Oregon's earliest deadline is Nov 1, 2026 (EA), per its own published admissions calendar.

Does University of Oregon require students to live on campus?

No -- University of Oregon doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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