University of Oregon

https://www.uoregon.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$12,726

3.97% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$24,605

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

88.3%

40,021 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

24,404

92.8% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

71.7%

2,942 Graduates

About

University of Oregon is a higher education institution located in Lane County, OR. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Oregon were General Business (605 degrees awarded), Other Research & Experimental Psychology (365 degrees), and General Social Sciences (262 degrees).

In 2024, 6,133 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Oregon. 58.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (3,852 degrees), 4.69 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (821 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Oregon is $12,726, which is $−19,194 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Oregon is $12,726, which is $19,194 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $24,605.

In 2024, 70% of undergraduate students attending University of Oregon received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 29% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$12,726

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Oregon was $12,726. The cost of tuition at University of Oregon is $−19,194 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Oregon (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$24,605

2024 Value

2.88%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 University of Oregon had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,605. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of Oregon grew by 2.88%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Oregon (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$14,109

Room and Board

$1,320

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Oregon was of $14,109 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 8.97% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,320. The cost of books and supplies increased by 7.58% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Oregon (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

70%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

29%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

70% of undergraduate students at University of Oregon received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 70% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Oregon (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

University of Oregon received 40,021 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 1.58% annual growth. Out of those 40,021 applicants, 35,337 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 88.3% acceptance rate.

There were 24,404 students enrolled at University of Oregon in 2024. 8% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Oregon has an overall enrollment yield of 14.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

88.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

35,337

Accepted Out of 40,021

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Oregon was 88.3% (35,337 admissions from 40,021 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 85.1%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 1.58%, while admissions grew by 5.38%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Oregon (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2024)

412

Scores Submitted (2024)

8% of enrolled first-time students at University of Oregon in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Oregon had a total enrollment of 24,404 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of Oregon is 22,638 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,766. This means that 92.8% of students enrolled at University of Oregon are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Oregon, both undergraduate and graduate, is 60% White, 16% Hispanic or Latino, 8.9% Two or More Races, 6.77% Asian, 2.93% Black or African American, 0.561% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.344% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Oregon in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (34.1%), followed by White Male (27%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.87%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (30%), followed by White Male (25.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.86%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

92.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Oregon in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 24,404 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Oregon is 22,638 and the part-time enrollment is 1,766. This means that 92.8% of students enrolled at University of Oregon are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Oregon (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

86%

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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Oregon was 86%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), University of Oregon had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Oregon (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
14,648 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
3,902 enrolled students
Two or More Races
2,173 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Oregon is 60% White, 16% Hispanic or Latino, 8.9% Two or More Races, 6.77% Asian, 2.93% Black or African American, 0.561% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.344% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 270 students (1.11%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 999 more women than men received degrees from University of Oregon. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Oregon is white (3,852 degrees awarded). There were 4.69 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (821 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Oregon is General Business (605 degrees awarded), followed by Other Research & Experimental Psychology (365 degrees) and General Social Sciences (262 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Oregon, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Architecture and Related Services (185 degrees awarded), Communications (604 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (161 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Oregon are Other managers (412,282 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (382,614 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (202,817 people), Chief executives & legislators (175,619 people), and Postsecondary teachers (151,887 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Oregon in 2024 are Architecture and Related Services (185 degrees awarded), Communications (604 degrees), Language & Linguistics (161 degrees), Social Sciences (922 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (146 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Oregon are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Nurse anesthetists, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at University of Oregon are Architecture and Related Services (185 degrees awarded), Communications (604 degrees), Language & Linguistics (161 degrees), Social Sciences (922 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (146 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Oregon are Elementary & secondary schools (524,892 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (411,710 people), Legal services (316,142 people), Computer Systems Design (314,280 people), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services (235,463 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Oregon.

Most Common (2024)

General Business
605 degrees awarded
Other Research & Experimental Psychology
365 degrees awarded
General Social Sciences
262 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Oregon was General Business with 605 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Oregon according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

2,567

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

3,566

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 2,567 degrees were awarded to men at University of Oregon, which is 0.72 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (3,566).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Oregon by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 409 degrees were awarded to men at University of Oregon in General Business, which is 2.09 times more than the 196 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 307 degrees were awarded to men at University of Oregon in Other Research & Experimental Psychology, which is 3.27 times more than the 94 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

61%

100% Completion Time

73%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 61% of students graduating from University of Oregon completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 73% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 74% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (83.8%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at University of Oregon is Female and Asian (83.8% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.41% of graduates (71 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
3,852 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
821 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
496 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Oregon is white (3,852 degrees awarded). There were 4.69 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (821 degrees).

1.66% of degree recipients (102 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
2,584 degrees awarded
White Female
2,570 degrees awarded
White Female
2,562 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Oregon is white female (2,584 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (2,570 degrees).

Operations

University of Oregon has an endowment valued at nearly $1.61B, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 46.8M (2.9%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, University of Oregon had a total salary expenditure of 1.32B. University of Oregon employs 342 Professors, 286 Associate professors and 223 Instructors. Most academics at University of Oregon are Male Professor (204), Male Associate professor (153), and Female Professor (138).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Oregon are: Office and Administrative Support, with 664 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 521 employees, and Service with 499 employees.

Endowment

$1.61B

2024 Endowment

10.9%

growth from 2023

University of Oregon has an endowment valued at about $1.61B, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Oregon grew 10.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.36B higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Oregon (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$126M - Federal
$5.02M - State
$1.95M - Local

As of 2024, University of Oregon received $126M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $5.02M from state grants and contracts, and $1.95M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$479M

2024 Salaries

10.6%

growth from 2023

In 2024, University of Oregon paid a median of $479M in salaries, which represents 36.3% of their overall expenditure ($1.32B) and a 10.6% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 8.5% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 4.34% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$122M

Instructional Salaries

1,091

Number of Employees

In 2024, University of Oregon paid a total of $122M to 1,091 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Oregon were Office and Administrative Support with 664 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 521 employees, and Service with 499 employees.

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