Good

Score: 62/100

Overall (traditional)

Outcome Rating

73/100 · earnings-weighted

University of Oregon

4-Year Public

📍 Eugene, Oregon 97403

🌐 https://www.uoregon.edu/

University of Oregon — acceptance rate 85%, tuition $12,240 in-state, $38,683 out-of-state

University of Oregon campus, Eugene, OR. Photo: No machine-readable author provided. Adam850~commonswiki assumed (based on copyright claims)., Public domain via Wikimedia Commons.

Outcomes

B+

81/100

Affordability

47/100

Resources

49/100

Experience

84/100

Prestige

C+

51/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

23,786

Total Enrollment

71%

Graduation Rate

85%

Retention Rate

20.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

85%

Acceptance Rate

$23,917

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near University of Oregon ▼

9% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value

$617,045

Avg Monthly Rent

$1,772

1-Year Change

+3.1%

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Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at University of Oregon, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$61,324

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$46,084

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

$20,139

Median debt at graduation

71.7%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

1,272

Average SAT

21.4%

Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 33% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 70th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (OR wage index 0.99). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at University of Oregon

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Computer and Information Sciences	$70,055	$100,540	+9%	#115 of 459	#118	$23,711
Accounting and Related Services	$58,449	$85,438	+12%	#175 of 796	#179	$18,376
Business/Commerce	$46,897	$83,543	+22%	#27 of 271	#25	$20,089
Mathematics	$25,241	$82,191	+18%	#73 of 309	#67	$15,475
Chemistry	—	$81,984	+26%	#14 of 209	#8	—
Economics	$45,941	$75,695	-8%	#215 of 368	#206	$18,886
Physics	—	$75,160	-2%	#66 of 107	#56	—
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication	$42,159	$73,410	+15%	#32 of 178	#32	$20,500
Communication and Media Studies	$33,165	$70,532	+25%	#41 of 660	#24	$16,500
Architectural Sciences and Technology	—	$67,623	-3%	#13 of 22	#12	—
Architecture	$51,933	$67,425	+1%	#39 of 78	#42	$19,000
Public Administration	$39,365	$67,030	+3%	#20 of 47	#15	$15,795
Design and Applied Arts	$28,844	$65,573	+27%	#46 of 299	#36	$28,000
Political Science and Government	$36,022	$62,408	-1%	#269 of 565	#236	$19,500
Research and Experimental Psychology	—	$62,255	+12%	#31 of 82	#16	—
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services	$21,762	$60,504	+3%	#88 of 215	#103	$17,167
Philosophy	$27,640	$58,635	+8%	#39 of 86	#33	$24,500
Biological and Physical Sciences	$38,285	$58,319	-1%	#22 of 33	#23	$21,500
Social Sciences	$38,147	$57,532	+8%	#27 of 87	#21	$21,500
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics	$29,765	$57,106	+4%	#101 of 225	#95	$19,216
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences	$27,502	$56,681	-9%	#48 of 64	#46	$22,013
Geography and Cartography	$45,030	$56,165	-3%	#79 of 117	#75	$18,917
Journalism	$33,525	$55,615	-1%	#89 of 187	#83	$23,336
Sociology	$30,050	$55,204	+5%	#157 of 462	#136	$19,652
Education	$23,105	$54,434	+9%	#21 of 71	#20	$19,500
Area Studies	$31,427	$54,279	-4%	#44 of 70	#36	$21,003
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies	—	$54,057	+5%	#44 of 103	#23	$25,000
Human Services	$35,678	$53,559	+10%	#19 of 94	#13	$19,000
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics	$27,331	$53,064	+3%	#10 of 24	#8	$23,000
Geography and Environmental Studies	—	$52,946	-5%	—	—	—
International/Globalization Studies	$28,502	$52,842	-12%	#58 of 87	#58	$19,500
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences	—	$52,007	-14%	#122 of 138	#122	$26,909
Biology	$35,483	$51,459	-10%	#637 of 841	#661	$24,749
Psychology	$31,398	$50,810	+0%	#473 of 1027	#455	$19,500
Film/Video and Photographic Arts	$20,041	$50,499	+15%	#34 of 144	#26	$24,500
Natural Resources Conservation and Research	$30,200	$49,770	-10%	#196 of 265	#198	$19,332
History	$25,571	$48,354	-5%	#289 of 459	#291	$17,109
English Language and Literature	—	$47,639	-2%	#329 of 576	#323	$21,504
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services	$23,615	$46,886	-6%	#55 of 90	#53	$20,680
Anthropology	$27,775	$45,920	-2%	#95 of 188	#100	$22,000
Fine and Studio Arts	$26,404	$44,958	+9%	#117 of 423	#125	$20,500
Music	—	$39,928	-7%	#186 of 268	#185	$20,500
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft	$25,264	—	—	—	—	—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

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Avg home value near campus: $617,045
Avg rent near campus: $1,772/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 97402 (3.4% cap, Eugene)

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🏆 Where University of Oregon Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

Teacher Education, Multiple Levels

of 93 schools

#10

Advertising

of 36 schools

#12

Business/Commerce, General

of 100 schools

#12

Public Relations/Image Management

of 42 schools

#13

Physiology, General

of 22 schools

#13

Biological and Physical Sciences

of 100 schools

#14

Social Sciences, General

of 100 schools

#16

Educational Leadership and Administration, General

of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$12,240	$38,683
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$35,721	$63,354

Financial Aid

90%

Receive Any Aid

21%

Receive Pell Grants

38%

Take Out Loans

$23,917

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$15,975
$30,001 - $48,000	$16,844
$48,001 - $75,000	$19,030
$75,001 - $110,000	$25,789
$110,001+	$29,475

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Business/Commerce, General 605 grads/yr Research and Experimental Psychology, Other 401 grads/yr Social Sciences, General 262 grads/yr Advertising 257 grads/yr Political Science and Government, General 232 grads/yr Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 215 grads/yr Physiology, General 211 grads/yr Law 165 grads/yr Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 160 grads/yr Sociology, General 153 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 150 grads/yr Public Relations/Image Management 149 grads/yr Educational Leadership and Administration, General 146 grads/yr Journalism 132 grads/yr Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology 129 grads/yr Accounting 123 grads/yr Education, General 114 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 109 grads/yr Computer and Information Sciences, General 100 grads/yr Biological and Physical Sciences 99 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from University of Oregon's top programs commonly pursue.

Chief executives

$206k/yr 309,400 jobs

Sales managers

$138k/yr 619,500 jobs

Managers, all other

$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs

Industrial production managers

$121k/yr 241,900 jobs

Administrative services managers

$108k/yr 271,200 jobs

Construction managers

$107k/yr 550,300 jobs

Facilities managers

$105k/yr 151,400 jobs

General and operations managers

$103k/yr 3,712,900 jobs

Student Demographics

23,786

Total Students

56%

Women

95%

Traditional Age (18-24)

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 61%

Hispanic 15%

Black 3%

Asian 7%

Two or More 9%

Non-Resident 4%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 86%

Off-Campus (Renters) 9%

With Family 5%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~2,141 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 67%

Hybrid (Some Online) 30%

Fully Online 3%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 95%

25-64 (Adult) 4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of Oregon?

University of Oregon has an acceptance rate of 85%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.

How much does it cost to attend University of Oregon?

Tuition at University of Oregon is $12,240 for in-state students and $38,683 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $23,917.

What is the graduation rate at University of Oregon?

The graduation rate at University of Oregon is 71%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.

Is University of Oregon a good school?

University of Oregon has a Repit College Score of 62/100 (Grade: B). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (C+): Reputation and recognition

How many students attend University of Oregon?

University of Oregon has a total enrollment of 23,786 students. Most students (95%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

Is there rental demand near University of Oregon?

Yes! Approximately 9% of students at University of Oregon live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 2,141 students who need rental housing near campus.

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