University of Oregon: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - BadCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Poor

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University of Oregon is a large four-year, public school with 23,165 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1876 and is one of the 4 colleges located in Eugene, Oregon.

Academic Offerings

At University of Oregon you can receive your bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
125
University of Oregon deploys a quarter-based curriculum calendar system and provides 125 majors. The most popular concentrations are Business, Biology, Psychology, Education, and Social Work. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at University of Oregon is high at 86% (well above Oregon average). Considering this statistic, apparently students love their stay at this school.

Student Retention
86%
Good
The graduation rate at University of Oregon is good: 75%. Nearly 7% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at University of Oregon is reasonably decent - 20:1. Find out more regarding faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are extremely high - $37,400 annually. The additional fees at University of Oregon beyond tuition are approximately $2,500; which makes it a total of $39,900 per academic year.

Read the details about University of Oregon additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
86%
Easy
According to government data, 37,154 applications were submitted and 32,061 were accepted, so it is easy to get accepted at this school.

This school might accept dual credits and advanced placement credits at entry.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at University of Oregon in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
D-
Unsafe
University of Oregon provides a distance education program and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at University of Oregon, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
University of Oregon offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 6,000 students, which offers a good on-campus housing opportunity.

Army ROTC programs are available at University of Oregon. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, University of Oregon appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

University of Oregon Location and Address

Postal Address:
University of Oregon
110 Johnson Hall
Eugene, Oregon
97403, USA
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Alternatives to University of Oregon

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Oregon State University Rating
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Great student retention rate. Tuition: $31k. Above average on-campus housing option. Roughly 34,300 students. Very dangerous campus. Well known for their engineering, computer science, and management programs. SAT 1160, ACT 25 to enroll.

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Western Oregon University Rating
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Lewis & Clark College Rating
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Willamette University Rating
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George Fox UniversityGeorge Fox UniversityNewberg, OR
George Fox University Rating
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $39k. Moderately priced on-campus housing. Over 4,100 students. Dangerous campus. Emphasis on education, psychology, and management programs. Affiliated with Friends Church. SAT 1120, ACT 25 to enroll.

Corban UniversityCorban UniversitySalem, OR
Corban University Rating
Associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $35k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing option. Roughly 1,000 students. Relatively safe campus. Strong emphasis on management, business, and psychology programs. ROTC programs are offered. SAT 1070, ACT 21 to enroll.

Linfield UniversityLinfield UniversityMcMinnville, OR
Linfield University Rating
Bachelor's and master's degrees. Tuition: $48k. Moderately priced on-campus housing option. Around 1,800 students. Unsafe campus. Specializes in nursing, occupational therapy, and psychology programs. ROTC programs are available. SAT 1100, ACT 24 to enroll.

Bushnell UniversityBushnell UniversityEugene, OR
Bushnell University Rating
Associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Tuition: $33k. On-campus housing. Over 700 students. Relatively safe campus. Strong education, psychology, and management programs. ROTC programs are offered. SAT 1060, ACT 21 to enroll.

Mount Angel SeminaryMount Angel SeminaryMount Angel, OR
Mount Angel Seminary Rating
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Outstanding retention rate. Tuition: $20k. Moderately priced on-campus housing. More than 200 students. Safe campus. Affiliated with Roman Catholic Church.

Lane Community CollegeLane Community CollegeEugene, OR
Lane Community College Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $11k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing option. More than 6,800 students. Generally safe campus. Popular general studies, nursing, and medical assistant programs.

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Northwest College EugeneNorthwest College EugeneSpringfield, OR
Northwest College Eugene Rating
Approximately 100 students. Safe campus. Known for cosmetology program.

New Hope Christian College EugeneNew Hope Christian College EugeneEugene, OR
New Hope Christian College Eugene Rating
Associate's and bachelor's degrees. Tuition: $15k. Affordable on-campus housing option. About 100 students. Safe campus. Affiliated with Protestant Church.

Phagans Beauty CollegePhagans Beauty CollegeCorvallis, OR
Phagans Beauty College Rating
Great retention rate. About 100 students. Safe campus. Strong emphasis on cosmetology program.

Linn Benton Community CollegeLinn Benton Community CollegeAlbany, OR
Linn Benton Community College Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $13k. Approximately 4,300 students. Safe campus. Has strong presence in general studies, medical assistant, and industrial technologies programs. ROTC programs.

Umpqua Community CollegeUmpqua Community CollegeRoseburg, OR
Umpqua Community College Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $5k. Affordable on-campus housing. Over 2,400 students. Safe campus. Best known for general studies, nursing, and medical assistant programs.

Phagans School of BeautyPhagans School of BeautySalem, OR
Phagans School of Beauty Rating
About 100 students. Safe campus. Concentration on cosmetology program.

Johnny Matthew's Hairdressing Training SchoolJohnny Matthew's Hairdressing Training SchoolSalem, OR
Johnny Matthew's Hairdressing Training School Rating
Excellent student retention rate. Approximately 100 students. Safe campus.

College of Hair Design CareersCollege of Hair Design CareersSalem, OR
College of Hair Design Careers Rating
Approximately 100 students. Safe campus. Known for cosmetology program.

Institute of Technology SalemInstitute of Technology SalemSalem, OR
Institute of Technology Salem Rating
Over 300 students. Safe campus.

Oregon Coast Community CollegeOregon Coast Community CollegeNewport, OR
Oregon Coast Community College Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $4k. Around 400 students. Safe campus. Offers strong nursing, general studies, and natural resources and environment programs.

Chemeketa Community CollegeChemeketa Community CollegeSalem, OR
Chemeketa Community College Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $12k. More than 7,700 students. Safe campus. Has strong general studies, medical assistant, and nursing programs.

Southwestern Oregon Community CollegeSouthwestern Oregon Community CollegeCoos Bay, OR
Southwestern Oregon Community College Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $5k. On-campus housing option. Roughly 1,500 students. Unsafe campus. Emphasis on general studies, nursing, and culinary programs.

Central Oregon Community CollegeCentral Oregon Community CollegeBend, OR
Central Oregon Community College Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $12k. On-campus housing option. Approximately 4,200 students. Safe campus. Offers strong general studies, medical assistant, and management programs.

Clackamas Community CollegeClackamas Community CollegeOregon City, OR
Clackamas Community College Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $13k. Roughly 4,700 students. Relatively safe campus. Best known for general studies, industrial technologies, and management programs.

Northwest College TualatinNorthwest College TualatinTualatin, OR
Northwest College Tualatin Rating
Great student retention rate. About 100 students. Safe campus. Well known for cosmetology program.

Phagans Central Oregon Beauty CollegePhagans Central Oregon Beauty CollegeBend, OR
Phagans Central Oregon Beauty College Rating
Over 100 students. Safe campus. Places a focus on cosmetology program.

Summit Salon Academy PortlandSummit Salon Academy PortlandTigard, OR
Summit Salon Academy Portland Rating
Roughly 100 students. Safe campus.

Portland Community CollegePortland Community CollegePortland, OR
Portland Community College Rating
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Phagans School of Hair DesignPhagans School of Hair DesignHappy Valley, OR
Phagans School of Hair Design Rating
Excellent retention rate. About 300 students. Safe campus. Known for cosmetology program.

Northwest College ClackamasNorthwest College ClackamasHappy Valley, OR
Northwest College Clackamas Rating
Excellent retention rate. Approximately 100 students. Safe campus. Focus on cosmetology program.

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