University of Oregon
PublicEugene, OR
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
Test scores for the Fall 2025 entering class come from University of Oregon's own 2025-26 Common Data Set: 11% submitted SAT scores, 4% submitted ACT scores.
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
- Regular Decision: Jan 15, 2027
Confirm on University of Oregon's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $29,991 more per year in tuition and fees (2.7x the in-state rate).
Rate for students starting in 2026-27, held for five years. Based on 15 credits a term.
Tuition & fees are University of Oregon's own published 2026-27 rates (source); other figures are from the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Where do you stand against University of Oregon's numbers?
Check your chances hereHow University of Oregon weighs your application
From University of Oregon's own Common Data Set, 2025-26, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
See full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what University of Oregon weighs in your application
Paying it back
"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
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
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
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?
Per University of Oregon's own 2025-26 Common Data Set, the middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 1050–1320 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile, among students who submitted scores).
What ACT score do I need for University of Oregon?
Per University of Oregon's own 2025-26 Common Data Set, the middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 22–29 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile, among students who submitted scores).
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.
What is out-of-state tuition at University of Oregon?
For 2026-27, University of Oregon's tuition and required fees are $47,466 for out-of-state students and $17,475 for in-state students -- $29,991 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
When is the application deadline for University of Oregon?
University of Oregon's deadlines are Early Action Nov 1, 2026; Regular Decision Jan 15, 2027, 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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