University of Oregon is a public 4-year college in Eugene, Oregon with 20,497 undergraduates. It admits 88% of applicants, costs an average of $22,547 a year after grants and graduates 71% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
University of Oregon acceptance rate and admissions
University of Oregon admitted 88% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
SAT total
1130 to 1360
4001600
ACT composite
23 to 30
136
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 580 to 690, math 550 to 670). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
University of Oregon application deadlines 2026-27
Round
Deadline
Early action
Nov 1, 2026 (passed)
Regular decision
Jan 15, 2027
Next deadline: Regular decision, Jan 15, 2027. Application fee through the Common App: $65 for U.S. applicants ($75 for international applicants). Confirm dates on University of Oregon’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
University of Oregon tuition, cost and net price
Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26)
$16,755
Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26)
$46,077
On-campus housing and food (2025-26)
$17,400
Total cost of attendance (2024-25)
$35,556
Average net price after grants (2024-25)
$22,547
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $22,547 a year after grants and scholarships, $13,009 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
University of Oregon graduation rate, earnings and debt
71%finished within 6 years86%came back for year two25%get a Pell Grant
71% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
Former students earned a median of $66,990 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
Students who completed left with a median of $18,897 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
University of Oregon$66,990
Oregon median, public 4-year$66,990
U.S. median, public 4-year$59,509
Debt compared
University of Oregon$18,897
Oregon median$20,000
U.S. median$19,500
Median debt is 28% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
University of Oregon majors and what graduates earn
University of Oregon awarded bachelor's degrees in 56 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from computer and information sciences ($100,540).
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at University of Oregon
102 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Oregon?
University of Oregon admitted 88% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does University of Oregon cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $16,755 for in-state students and $46,077 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $22,547 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for University of Oregon?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 580 to 690 in reading and writing and 550 to 670 in math, and 23 to 30 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is University of Oregon test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, University of Oregon reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at University of Oregon?
71% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do University of Oregon graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $66,990 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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