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University of Oregon

Eugene, OR·Public·~88% acceptance

Located in Eugene, OR, University of Oregon is a public university. Admissions are accessible, with about 88% of applicants accepted. Students pay an average net price of about $22,182 per year after financial aid. About 72% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $61,324 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$22,182/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $34,793
Aid cuts ~$12,611/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
EA
Nov 1
RD
Jan 15

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Admissions
GPA range3.36–3.86
SAT (middle 50%)1130–1360
ACT (middle 50%)23–30
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
72%
graduation rate
86%
freshman retention
$46,084
median earnings, 6yr
$61,324
median earnings, 10yr
How University of Oregon reads an application

What University of Oregon values

Very important
Course rigorGrades (GPA)
Important
Application essays
Also considered
Class rankTest scoresRecommendationsExtracurricularsTalent / abilityCharacter / personal qualitiesFirst-generation statusGeographic residenceState residencyVolunteer workWork experience

From University of Oregon’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What University of Oregon requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigorCollege-prep programApplication essaysTOEFL / English proficiency
Considered
Class rankTest scoresRecommendationsWork experience

From federal IPEDS data — what University of Oregon requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is University of Oregon's acceptance rate?
University of Oregon admits about 88% of applicants.
How much does University of Oregon cost?
At University of Oregon, the average net price after aid is about $22,182 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $34,793 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of Oregon?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1130–1360 on the SAT and 23–30 on the ACT.
What are University of Oregon's application deadlines?
University of Oregon's deadlines are Early Action around Nov 1, Regular Decision around Jan 15. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does University of Oregon value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, University of Oregon rates Course rigor and Grades (GPA) as "very important" in admissions decisions, and also weighs Application essays. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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