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University of Oregon
Admission at University of Oregon is close to open (88.3%), which shifts the homework to outcomes: check the $61,324 median earnings below before the application.
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University of Oregon sits in Eugene proper — a public campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it.
Its highest-earning path is Computer and Information Sciences, General, where graduates median $100,540 four years out. 21.3% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 20,497 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 86.4% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1130 and 1360 — near the OR middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on University of Oregon's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, University of Oregon received 39,400 applications and admitted 33,532 (85.1%), with 5,032 enrolling.
You can apply to University of Oregon without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 1130 and 1360; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 580 | 640 | 690 |
| SAT Math | 550 | 600 | 670 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 27 | 30 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How University of Oregon compares
| University of Oregon | Oregon median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 88.3% | 88.3% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $16,137 | $22,220 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $61,324 | $57,671 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors University of Oregon: $61,324 median at year ten, versus $57,671 across Oregon institutions.
Cost, size & completion
In-state students pay $16,137 in tuition; crossing a state border raises that to $44,598. For non-residents, University of Oregon's $44,598 is the number to weigh against private options before assuming public means cheaper.
University of Oregon is a big school: 20,497 undergraduates at last count.
71.7% of University of Oregon students finish a bachelor's within six years — 16.8 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $16,137 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Top majors by earnings at University of Oregon
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $100,540 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $85,438 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $83,543 |
| Mathematics | $82,191 |
| Chemistry | $81,984 |
| Economics | $75,695 |
| Physics | $75,160 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $73,410 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $70,532 |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | $67,623 |
| Architecture | $67,425 |
| Public Administration | $67,030 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $65,573 |
| Political Science and Government | $62,408 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $62,255 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $60,504 |
| Philosophy | $58,635 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $58,319 |
| Social Sciences, General | $57,532 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $57,106 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | $56,681 |
| Geography and Cartography | $56,165 |
| Journalism | $55,615 |
| Sociology | $55,204 |
| Education, General | $54,434 |
| Area Studies | $54,279 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $54,057 |
| Human Services, General | $53,559 |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $53,064 |
| Geography and Environmental Studies | $52,946 |
| International/Globalization Studies | $52,842 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $52,007 |
| Biology, General | $51,459 |
| Psychology, General | $50,810 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $50,499 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $49,770 |
| History | $48,354 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $47,639 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | $46,886 |
| Anthropology | $45,920 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $44,958 |
| Music | $39,928 |
Median earnings for these 42 University of Oregon programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $61,324 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 19 additional University of Oregon programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for University of Oregon?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1130–1360 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 88.3% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is University of Oregon's acceptance rate?
85.1% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 33,532 admitted from 39,400 applicants.
How much does University of Oregon cost?
In-state tuition is $16,137; out-of-state students pay $44,598. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do University of Oregon graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $61,324 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Oregon
- Oregon Institute of Technology — 95% admitted
- Pacific University — 89.6% admitted
- Portland State University — 90.9% admitted
- University of Portland — 89.2% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.