University of Oregon Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
University of Oregon (Oregon) is a public research university in Eugene, Oregon, with about 20,497 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 88.30% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $61,324 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $16,137
- 2024 Average Net Price: $22,182 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 88.30% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 20,497 94.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 71.69%
- Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
- First-Generation Students: 28.4%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 4.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 6.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 71.5%
- Average SAT Score: 1272
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 21,953
- Applicants (IPEDS): 39,400
- Room & Board: $16,611 annual estimate
University of Oregon: what the data shows
Common questions about University of Oregon, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is University of Oregon?
University of Oregon is located in Eugene, OR (ZIP 97403).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is University of Oregon public or private?
University of Oregon is a Public institution.
How much does University of Oregon cost?
Published tuition: $16,137 in-state, $44,598 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $22,182.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $15,909 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $15,760 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $18,364 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $24,704 |
| $110,001+ | $31,021 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $64,548.
How hard is it to get into University of Oregon?
Admission rate: 88.30%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1272.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is University of Oregon?
Total enrollment: 20,497 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 21,953 students.
Graduate enrollment: 3,782 students.
About 95% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at University of Oregon?
150%-time completion rate: 71.69%.
First-year retention: 86.4%.
What do graduates of University of Oregon earn?
Median earnings: $46,084 six years after entry; $61,324 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $20,139.
21.35% of students receive Pell grants.
What is University of Oregon known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business/Commerce, General (605 completions)
- Research and Experimental Psychology, Other (401 completions)
- Social Sciences, General (262 completions)
- Advertising (257 completions)
- Political Science and Government, General (232 completions)
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels (215 completions)
- Physiology, General (211 completions)
- Law (165 completions)
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics (160 completions)
- Sociology, General (153 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is University of Oregon a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 88.30%; completion rate 71.69%; median earnings $61,324 at 10 years; net price $22,182. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$16,137
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Oregon was $16,137.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$22,182
2024 Value
In 2024 University of Oregon had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,182.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$88,728 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$22,182 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$64,548 4-Year In-State Tuition
$178,392 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$16,611 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,362 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$34,110 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$136,440 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for University of Oregon.
Financial Aid by Income Level
21.35% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
29.29% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at University of Oregon was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for University of Oregon in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $9,763 | $29,788 | $16,057 |
| 2014 | $9,918 | $30,888 | $15,487 |
| 2015 | $10,289 | $32,024 | $15,769 |
| 2016 | $10,761 | $33,441 | $15,619 |
| 2017 | $11,931 | $34,611 | $15,693 |
| 2018 | $11,898 | $35,478 | $16,355 |
| 2019 | $12,720 | $36,615 | $16,461 |
| 2020 | $13,857 | $39,309 | $18,047 |
| 2021 | $14,421 | $40,464 | $18,699 |
| 2022 | $15,054 | $41,700 | $20,543 |
| 2023 | $15,669 | $43,302 | $21,782 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
88.30% Acceptance Rate
39,400 Total Applicants
33,532 Students Admitted
5,032 First-Time Students Enrolled
15.01% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1272
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.3 - 3.5
Estimated Median GPA: 3.40
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
University of Oregon reported total enrollment of about 20,497 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 44% male and 56% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (60.7%), Hispanic or Latino (16.8%), and Two or More Races (9.7%). About 21.35% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 28.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
94.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at University of Oregon in 2024 is 20,497 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 21,953 students. Graduate enrollment is about 3,782 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
86.4%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 60.7%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
58.21% 100% Completion Time
71.69% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 58.21% of students graduating from University of Oregon completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business/Commerce, General: 68% male / 32% female
- Research and Experimental Psychology, Other: 23% male / 77% female
- Social Sciences, General: 57% male / 43% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for University of Oregon.
Return on Investment
$20,139 Median Student Debt
$61,324 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
32.84% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
591.15% Return on Investment
3.3 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for University of Oregon.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 116 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business/Commerce, General: 605 completions
2. Research and Experimental Psychology, Other: 401 completions
3. Social Sciences, General: 262 completions
4. Advertising: 257 completions
5. Political Science and Government, General: 232 completions
6. Teacher Education, Multiple Levels: 215 completions
7. Physiology, General: 211 completions
8. Law: 165 completions
9. Econometrics and Quantitative Economics: 160 completions
Most popular programs at University of Oregon.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for University of Oregon graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for University of Oregon from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 71.5%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $12,404
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $15,863
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
University of Oregon is a public institution located in Eugene, OR, classified as Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business/Commerce, General, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Social Sciences, General. Enrollment is approximately 20,497 students. Student body composition includes White (60.7%), Hispanic or Latino (16.8%), Two or More Races (9.7%). The admission rate is 88.30%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1272. The 150%-time completion rate is 71.69%. Approximately 21.35% of students receive Pell Grants. About 28.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
Location
Eugene, OR 97403
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 116 distinct degree programs, University of Oregon provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Oregon located?
University of Oregon is located in Eugene, OR. The institution is also known as Oregon.
What is Oregon's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at University of Oregon (Oregon) is 88.3% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 39,400 applicants and 33,532 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Oregon cost?
Reported tuition is $16,137 and average net price is $22,182 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $16,611 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Oregon?
University of Oregon reports undergraduate enrollment of about 21,953 students, White (60.7%), Hispanic or Latino (16.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Oregon?
About 28.4% of students at University of Oregon are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for University of Oregon?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, University of Oregon reports midpoint SAT about 1272.
What do graduates of University of Oregon earn?
Median earnings are $46,084 six years after entry and $61,324 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at University of Oregon?
The 150%-time completion rate is 71.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do University of Oregon students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $20,139.
Is University of Oregon public or private?
University of Oregon is a public institution located in Eugene, OR.
Is University of Oregon an HBCU?
No. University of Oregon is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is University of Oregon a tribal college?
No. University of Oregon is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
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Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.