by our College Data Analytics TeamUniversity of Oregon is a public institution in Eugene, Oregon enrolling 20,497 undergraduates. It accepts 88% of applicants and has an on-time graduation rate of 72%, above the national average of 33%. College Factual ranks it #294 of 5,159 colleges nationwide in its 2027 Best Colleges ranking (top 6%), and its Value for Your Money analysis rates it a Fair Price.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
University of Oregon ranks #294 of 5,159 colleges nationwide in College Factual’s 2027 Best Colleges ranking, placing it in the top 6%.
College Factual recognizes the best colleges and universities in its annual rankings. These rankings include categories for best overall colleges, best colleges for each major, best value schools, and much more.
University of Oregon was awarded 164 badges in the 2027 rankings.
According to College Factual’s 2027 analysis, UO is ranked #294 out of 5,159 schools in the nation that were analyzed for overall quality. This puts it in the top 10% of all schools in the nation.
Within the state, UO holds the #3 spot on the Best Colleges in Oregon ranking.
See all of the rankings for University of Oregon.
With an acceptance rate of 88%, University of Oregon is easier to get into than many other schools. But that doesn’t mean you can slack off on your application. Make sure to treat this school like any other when submitting requested materials and documents.
About 8% of students accepted to UO submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 580 and 690. Math scores were between 550 and 670.
UO received ACT scores from 5% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 23 and 30.
Learn more about University of Oregon admissions.
At University of Oregon, the student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Compared to the national average of 15 to 1, this is somewhat high. This could mean that class sizes may be larger than they are at other colleges or universities or that professors may be required to teach more classes.
When estimating how much access students will have to their teachers, some people like to look at what percentage of faculty members are full time. This is because part-time teachers may not have as much time to spend on campus as their full-time counterparts.
The full-time faculty percentage at University of Oregon is 71%. This is higher than the national average of 47%.
University of Oregon has a freshmen retention rate of 86%. That’s a good sign that full-time students like the school and their professors enough to want to stick around for another year. It’s also a sign that the admissions team did a good job in choosing applicants who were a good fit for the school.
The on-time graduation rate for someone pursuing a bachelor’s degree is typically four years. This rate at UO for first-time, full-time students is 72%, which is better than the national average of 33.3%.
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at University of Oregon.
The current enrollment includes 20,497 undergraduates at UO.
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The overall average net price of UO is $17,140. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15,909 | $15,760 | $18,364 | $24,704 | $31,021 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of UO, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
While almost two-thirds of students nationwide take out loans to pay for college, the percentage may be quite different for the school you plan on attending. At UO, approximately 29% of students took out student loans averaging $6,351 a year. That adds up to $25,404 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 4.4%. This is significantly lower than the national default rate of 10.1%, which is a good sign that you’ll be able to pay back your student loans. Get more details about paying for University of Oregon.
Although some majors pay more than others, students who graduate from University of Oregon with a bachelor’s degree go on to jobs where they make an average salary of $61,324 in their early years. That’s great news for University of Oregon students since it is 25% more than the average college graduate’s salary of $49,219 per year.
See which majors at University of Oregon make the most money.
University of Oregon is an public institution found in Eugene, Oregon. Eugene is a great location for students who prefer city over country life. Get more details about the location of University of Oregon.
Contact details for University of Oregon are listed below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 110 Johnson Hall, Eugene, OR 97403 |
| Phone: | 5413461000 |
| Website: | www.uoregon.edu |
| Wikipedia: | en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Oregon |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/universityoforegon |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/univ_of_oregon |
During the most recent year for which we have data, students from 25 majors graduated from University of Oregon. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 6,473 | NA |
| Business & Commerce | 604 | $42,402 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 478 | $36,861 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 476 | NA |
| General Social Sciences | 272 | $31,960 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 246 | $44,885 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 221 | $26,862 |
| Educational Administration | 197 | NA |
| Natural Resources Conservation | 190 | $23,540 |
| Political Science & Government | 183 | $29,211 |
6,881 students took at least one online class at University of Oregon.
Online learning options are becoming more and more popular at American colleges and universities. Online classes are great for students who have busy schedules or for those who just want to study on their own time.
Learn more about online learning at University of Oregon.
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Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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