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
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
Where do you stand against University of Oregon's numbers?
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From University of Oregon's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, 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?
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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