by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a UO degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how UO measures up.
UO is ranked #1,945 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within Oregon, it ranks #24 of 37 for value.
These UO majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Folklore Studies | #5 of 5 |
| Ethnic Studies | #11 of 11 |
| General Romance Languages | #13 of 16 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #15 of 21 |
| Intermedia/Multimedia | #17 of 34 |
| Interior Architecture | #21 of 30 |
| Architecture / Urban Planning | #21 of 30 |
| General Physiology | #22 of 30 |
| Landscape Architecture | #23 of 29 |
| Biological & Physical Sciences | #23 of 35 |
Read the full UO value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
University of Oregon is ranked #3 out of #42 in Oregon for quality and #24 out of #37 for Oregon value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the UO financial aid page to be sure.
University of Oregon is ranked #1,945 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, University of Oregon is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at UO costs about $25,979. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $103,915 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $34,838 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $22,182 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $25,979 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $103,915 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the UO net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What UO costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a UO degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $139,352 | — | — |
| All Students | $103,915 | #1,945 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $88,728 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $139,352 | — | — |
| All Students | $103,915 | #24 | D |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $88,728 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at UO shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $15,975 |
| $30K–$48K | $16,844 |
| $48K–$75K | $19,030 |
| $75K–$110K | $25,789 |
| Over $110K | $29,475 |
About 70% of UO undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $10,305 per year. Get more details on the UO financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average UO cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.