Oregon Institute of Technology Description:
Since first opening its doors in 1947, the Oregon Institute of Technology has done an admirable job keeping on top of changes in technology. The university is home to the nation's first undergraduate program in renewable energy engineering, and today the school is working to become the first geothermally powered university in the country. Located near Klamath Lake in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, OIT's beautiful location goes hand-in-hand with the school's emphasis on sustainability. The main residential campus is in Klamath Falls, Oregon, but OIT also has four Portland area locations for degree-completion programs, specialized campuses in Seattle and La Grande, and a range of online programs. Academics are supported by a 20 to 1 student / faculty ratio. Student life is active with over 40 clubs and organizations. In athletics, the Oregon Tech Hustlin' Owls compete in the NAIA Cascade Collegiate Conference.
Admissions Data (2012):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 64%
- What Are Your Chances? (from Cappex.com)
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 440 / 550
- SAT Math: 460 / 570
- SAT Writing: 420 / 510
- ACT Composite: - / -
- ACT English: - / -
- ACT Math: - / -
Enrollment (2011):
- Total Enrollment: 3,893 (3,863 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 52% Male / 48% Female
- 55% Full-time
Costs (2012 - 13):
- Tuition and Fees: $7,852 (in-state); $22,188 (out-of-state)
- Books: $1,100 (why so much?)
- Room and Board: $8,635
- Other Expenses: $2,430
- Total Cost: $20,017 (in-state); $34,353 (out-of-state)
Oregon Institute of Technology Financial Aid (2010 - 11):
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 92%
- OIT Scholarships (Cappex.com)
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 66%
- Loans: 68%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $5,328
- Loans: $5,694
Most Popular Majors:
Applied Psychology, Civil Engineering, Dental Hygiene, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Radiologic Science, Software Engineering Technology
Transfer, Graduation and Retention Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 73%
- Transfer Out Rate: 13%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 23%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 42%
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
Oregon Institute of Technology Mission Statement:
mission statement from http://www.oit.edu/prospective-students/about/mission-statement
"Oregon Institute of Technology, a member of the Oregon University System, offers innovative and rigorous applied degree programs in the areas of engineering, engineering technologies, health technologies, management, and the arts and sciences. To foster student and graduate success, the university provides an intimate, hands-on learning environment, focusing on application of theory to practice. Oregon Tech offers statewide educational opportunities for the emerging needs of Oregon’s citizens and provides information and technical expertise to state, national and international constituents."
