Acceptance Rate
88%
Avg. SAT
1360
75th percentile
“Track dynasty powerhouse in bike-crazy Eugene, where Nike roots run deep amid relentless Pacific Northwest rains.”
Eugene, OR
Location
Midsize City
Campus Setting
The University of Oregon traces its roots to 1876, when it became the state's first university amid a frontier landscape of pioneers and timber barons. Nestled in midsize Eugene, a college town hugged by Cascade foothills and the Willamette Valley, UO draws students who crave fresh air, trail runs, and a slower pace than big-city chaos. You'll thrive here if you're outdoorsy and adaptable to gray skies and drizzle that soaks through most of the year, but the evergreen backdrop rewards hikers and cyclists with quick escapes to hot springs or the Oregon Dunes. The school's personality leans casual and creative, with a public flagship feel that balances affordability for in-staters against pricier out-of-state tabs. Tradeoffs include isolation from coastal beaches or urban buzz—Portland sits two hours north—yet that fosters tight-knit Duck pride.
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UO shines in hands-on fields like journalism, where students chase stories at the on-campus Duck Store or intern at local outlets, and business through the Lundquist College, which feeds talent into Nike and tech firms. Architecture and environmental science programs tap the Northwest's natural lab, from seismic studies to river restoration projects, while large intro lectures in a 20-to-1 student-faculty ratio mean you'll compete for professor office hours. Expect a mix of spirited seminars and research gigs, especially if you snag spots in labs studying climate impacts or sports marketing. The intellectual vibe rewards self-starters who blend classroom theory with real-world hustles, though popular majors like computer science fill up fast, leaving some transfers waiting.
Student Body
Total Enrollment
20,622 undergrad • 3,782 grad
Undergraduate
Graduate
International
White
61%
Black / African American
3%
Hispanic / Latino
15%
Asian
7%
Other / Multi-racial
15%
Campus Life
Campus Setting
Eugene, OR
Varsity Athletics
NCAA Athletics
Campus pulses with Duck fandom at raucous Autzen Stadium tailgates, where green-and-yellow seas chant through football Saturdays, blending rowdy parties with post-game bike rides home. A typical week mixes 8 a.m. lectures, club Ultimate Frisbee on the lawns, and evenings in residence halls like Taylor or Walton, where freshmen bond over communal kitchens and themed floors for writers or athletes. Traditions like the fishbowl-shaped library study sessions or Hayward Field track meets draw crowds, but rainy winters push socializing indoors to EMU arcade hangs or off-campus Whiteaker bars. Social dynamics skew active and inclusive for weekend warriors, yet the spread-out city feel means you'll pedal or bus to nightlife, and high living costs pinch budgets.
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Athletics
Athletic Association
Big Ten Conference
ROTC & Veteran Support
Army
Yes
Navy
No
Air Force
No
Veteran’s Programs Available
Yellow Ribbon Program (Post-9/11 GI Bill)
Yes
Credit for military training
Yes
Dedicated point of contact for veteran support services
Yes
Recognized student veteran organization
Yes
Member of DoD Voluntary Educational Partnership MOU
Yes
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Outcomes & Earnings
Retention Rate
86%
4 Years Graduation Rate
63%
6 Years Graduation Rate
76%
Median 10-Year Earnings
$61,324
86% of first-time, full-time students complete their freshman year at University of Oregon and return in the fall. 63% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 76% graduate within 6 years.
Graduation Rate
4-year grads
63%
4-6 years
13%
Non-grad
24%
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Key Statistics
Type
Public
Tuition
$11,674
Acceptance
88%
Undergrads
20,622
4-Year Grad Rate
63%
Endowment
$1.5B
Eugene, OR 97403
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