University of Oregon Description:
The University of Oregon in Eugene is the flagship campus of Oregon's university system. The university is a member of the Association of American Universities because of its strengths in both research and education. In academics, the University of Oregon is a little less pre-professional than their rival Oregon State University, but the business and accounting majors are still quite popular. The creative writing program is one of the best in the country. In athletics, the University of Oregon Ducks compete in the NCAA Division I Pacific 12 Conference.
Admissions Data (2012):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 73%
- GPA, SAT and ACT graph for Oregon
- What Are Your Chances? (from Cappex.com)
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 492 / 610
- SAT Math: 501 / 613
- SAT Writing: - / -
- ACT Composite: 21 / 27
- ACT English: 20 / 27
- ACT Math: 21 / 27
Enrollment (2011):
- Total Enrollment: 24,396 (20,623 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 51% Male / 49% Female
- 91% Full-time
Costs (2012 - 13):
- Tuition and Fees: $9,310 (in-state); $28,660 (out-of-state)
- Books: $1,050
- Room and Board: $10,580
- Other Expenses: $2,430
- Total Cost: $23,370 (in-state); $42,720 (out-of-state)
University of Oregon Financial Aid (2010 - 11):
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 72%
- University of Oregon Scholarships (Cappex.com)
- Percentage of new Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 57%
- Loans: 46%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $6,570
- Loans: $6,281
Most Popular Majors:
Accounting, Biology, Business, Economics, Education, English, Global Studies, History, Journalism, Physiology, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology
Transfer, Graduation and Retention Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 86%
- Transfer-out Rate: 8%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 41%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 66%
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
University of Oregon Mission Statement:
complete mission statement can be found at http://www.uoregon.edu/~uosenate/UOmissionstatement.html
"The University of Oregon is a comprehensive research university that serves its students and the people of Oregon, the nation, and the world through the creation and transfer of knowledge in the liberal arts, the natural and social sciences, and the professions. It is the Association of American Universities flagship institution of the Oregon University System.
The university is a community of scholars dedicated to the highest standards of academic inquiry, learning, and service. Recognizing that knowledge is the fundamental wealth of civilization, the university strives to enrich the public that sustains it..."
