Best Colleges in Oregon

33
Universities
33
Community Colleges
66
Total Institutions

Explore 66 colleges and universities in Oregon, ranked by the Repit College Score. Our ratings evaluate graduation rates, affordability, resources, and student experience.

#1
B

Reed College

Portland, OR • 1,458 students
Private Non-Profit
76%
Grad Rate
#2
B

Oregon State University

Corvallis, OR • 35,622 students
Public
71%
Grad Rate
$22k
Net Price
#3
B

University of Oregon

Eugene, OR • 23,786 students
Public
71%
Grad Rate
$24k
Net Price
9%
Off-Campus
#4
B

Portland State University

Portland, OR • 20,519 students
Public
53%
Grad Rate
$13k
Net Price
16%
Off-Campus
#5
B

Warner Pacific University

Portland, OR • 350 students
Private Non-Profit
82%
Grad Rate
#6
B

Oregon State University-Cascades Campus

Bend, OR • 1,313 students
Public
51%
Grad Rate
$19k
Net Price
#7
C+

Oregon Institute of Technology

Klamath Falls, OR • 5,103 students
Public
59%
Grad Rate
$17k
Net Price
12%
Off-Campus
#8
C+

University of Portland

Portland, OR • 3,457 students
Private Non-Profit
80%
Grad Rate
#9
C+

Willamette University

Salem, OR • 2,112 students
Private Non-Profit
73%
Grad Rate
#10
C+

Lewis & Clark College

Portland, OR • 3,526 students
Private Non-Profit
71%
Grad Rate
#11
C+

Southern Oregon University

Ashland, OR • 5,371 students
Public
44%
Grad Rate
$17k
Net Price
11%
Off-Campus
#12
C

Mt Hood Community College

Gresham, OR • 6,271 students
Public
26%
Grad Rate
$7k
Net Price
38%
Off-Campus
#13
C

New Hope Christian College-Eugene

Eugene, OR • 46 students
Private Non-Profit
25%
Grad Rate
#14
C

Linfield University

McMinnville, OR • 1,726 students
Private Non-Profit
65%
Grad Rate
#15
C

Pacific University

Forest Grove, OR • 3,479 students
Private Non-Profit
65%
Grad Rate
#16
C

Western Oregon University

Monmouth, OR • 3,857 students
Public
45%
Grad Rate
$15k
Net Price
10%
Off-Campus
#17
C

Chemeketa Community College

Salem, OR • 7,433 students
Public
22%
Grad Rate
$8k
Net Price
29%
Off-Campus
#18
C

Eastern Oregon University

La Grande, OR • 2,798 students
Public
37%
Grad Rate
$17k
Net Price
14%
Off-Campus
#19
C

George Fox University

Newberg, OR • 4,531 students
Private Non-Profit
69%
Grad Rate
#20
C

Oregon Health & Science University

Portland, OR • 2,877 students
Public
#21
C

Multnomah University

Portland, OR • 532 students
Private Non-Profit
51%
Grad Rate
#22
C

Bushnell University

Eugene, OR • 758 students
Private Non-Profit
62%
Grad Rate
#23
C

Pacific Northwest College of Art

Portland, OR • 524 students
Private Non-Profit
46%
Grad Rate
#24
C

Corban University

Salem, OR • 866 students
Private Non-Profit
61%
Grad Rate
#25
C

Pacific Bible College

Medford, OR • 44 students
Private Non-Profit
40%
Grad Rate
#26
C

American College of Healthcare Sciences

Portland, OR • 1,042 students
Private For-Profit
#27
C

Sumner College

Portland, OR • 514 students
Private For-Profit
79%
Grad Rate
#28
C

National University of Natural Medicine

Portland, OR • 372 students
Private Non-Profit
#29
C

Mount Angel Seminary

Saint Benedict, OR • 116 students
Private Non-Profit
33%
Grad Rate
#30
C

Oregon College of Oriental Medicine

Portland, OR • 133 students
Private Non-Profit
#31
C

Warner Pacific University Professional and Graduate Studies

Portland, OR • 280 students
Private Non-Profit
#32
D

Western Seminary

Portland, OR • 770 students
Private Non-Profit
#33
D

University of Western States

Portland, OR • 979 students
Private Non-Profit
#1
C+

Phagans Grants Pass College of Beauty

Grants Pass, OR • 43 students
Private For-Profit
80%
Grad Rate
#2
C+

Phagans Beauty College

Corvallis, OR • 59 students
Private For-Profit
79%
Grad Rate
#3
C+

Northwest College-Tualatin

Tualatin, OR • 28 students
Private For-Profit
85%
Grad Rate
#4
C+

Phagans Medford Beauty School

Medford, OR • 32 students
Private For-Profit
68%
Grad Rate
#5
C+

Portland Actors Conservatory

Portland, OR • 13 students
Private Non-Profit
100%
Grad Rate
#6
C+

Phagans Central Oregon Beauty College

Bend, OR • 101 students
Private For-Profit
83%
Grad Rate
#7
C+

Phagans School of Beauty

Salem, OR • 38 students
Private For-Profit
64%
Grad Rate
#8
C+

Phagans School of Hair Design

Happy Valley, OR • 203 students
Private For-Profit
80%
Grad Rate
#9
C

Aveda Institute-Portland

Portland, OR • 171 students
Private For-Profit
67%
Grad Rate
#10
C

Umpqua Community College

Roseburg, OR • 2,387 students
Public
32%
Grad Rate
$10k
Net Price
#11
C

Northwest College-Medford

Medford, OR • 72 students
Private For-Profit
69%
Grad Rate
#12
C

Northwest College-Hillsboro

Hillsboro, OR • 28 students
Private For-Profit
72%
Grad Rate
#13
C

Tillamook Bay Community College

Tillamook, OR • 559 students
Public
43%
Grad Rate
$5k
Net Price
#14
C

Central Oregon Community College

Bend, OR • 4,053 students
Public
25%
Grad Rate
$9k
Net Price
#15
C

Northwest College-Eugene

Springfield, OR • 119 students
Private For-Profit
59%
Grad Rate
#16
C

Southwestern Oregon Community College

Coos Bay, OR • 1,489 students
Public
38%
Grad Rate
$9k
Net Price
#17
C

College of Hair Design Careers

Salem, OR • 66 students
Private For-Profit
63%
Grad Rate
#18
C

Lane Community College

Eugene, OR • 6,507 students
Public
22%
Grad Rate
$9k
Net Price
#19
C

Summit Salon Academy-Portland

Tigard, OR • 77 students
Private For-Profit
56%
Grad Rate
#20
C

Northwest College-Beaverton

Beaverton, OR • 53 students
Private For-Profit
50%
Grad Rate
#21
C

Northwest College-Clackamas

Happy Valley, OR • 31 students
Private For-Profit
48%
Grad Rate
#22
C

Portland Community College

Portland, OR • 20,033 students
Public
18%
Grad Rate
$9k
Net Price
#23
C

Treasure Valley Community College

Ontario, OR • 1,131 students
Public
27%
Grad Rate
$9k
Net Price
#24
C

Institute of Technology

Salem, OR • 261 students
Private For-Profit
74%
Grad Rate
#25
C

Columbia Gorge Community College

The Dalles, OR • 736 students
Public
12%
Grad Rate
$12k
Net Price
#26
C

Clackamas Community College

Oregon City, OR • 5,153 students
Public
22%
Grad Rate
$5k
Net Price
#27
C

Rogue Community College

Grants Pass, OR • 3,790 students
Public
12%
Grad Rate
$9k
Net Price
#28
C

Klamath Community College

Klamath Falls, OR • 1,936 students
Public
37%
Grad Rate
$9k
Net Price
#29
C

Clatsop Community College

Astoria, OR • 813 students
Public
24%
Grad Rate
$13k
Net Price
#30
D

Linn-Benton Community College

Albany, OR • 4,881 students
Public
25%
Grad Rate
$11k
Net Price
#31
D

Oregon Coast Community College

Newport, OR • 467 students
Public
31%
Grad Rate
$11k
Net Price
#32
D

Blue Mountain Community College

Pendleton, OR • 1,371 students
Public
23%
Grad Rate
$13k
Net Price
#33
D

Concorde Career College-Portland

Portland, OR • 186 students
Private For-Profit
70%
Grad Rate

Cities with Multiple Colleges

Corvallis 2 colleges
Bend 3 colleges
Eugene 4 colleges
Klamath Falls 2 colleges
Medford 3 colleges
Grants Pass 2 colleges
Salem 6 colleges
Happy Valley 2 colleges
Portland 19 colleges

About College Rankings in Oregon

The Repit College Score ranks 66 colleges and universities in Oregon based on outcomes (graduation rates, retention), affordability (net cost, financial aid), resources (class sizes, faculty ratios), and student experience (campus life, housing options).

4-Year Universities (33): Bachelor's degree-granting institutions including public universities, private colleges, and research institutions.

2-Year Colleges (33): Community colleges and technical schools offering associate degrees, certificates, and transfer programs.

Frequently Asked Questions About Colleges in Oregon

How many colleges are in Oregon?

There are 66 accredited colleges and universities in Oregon tracked by Repit, including 33 4-year institutions and 33 community colleges. Each school is rated using our proprietary scoring system that evaluates outcomes, affordability, and resources.

How does Repit rate colleges?

Repit rates colleges on a 100-point scale across five categories: Outcomes (graduation and retention rates), Affordability (net cost and financial aid), Resources (class sizes and selectivity), Experience (campus life and learning format), and Prestige (reputation and recognition). Each factor is weighted and combined into an overall score and letter grade.

Should I attend a public or private college in Oregon?

Oregon has both public and private institutions. Public schools often offer lower tuition for state residents, while private schools may provide more financial aid. Compare net prices and outcomes using Repit's detailed college profiles to find the best value for your situation.

Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: September 2026 | Methodology