In-state vs. out-of-state tuition at Oregon
The University of Oregon charges $16,137 a year in published tuition and fees for Oregon residents, about $8,068 a semester, and $44,598 a year for students from other states, about $22,299 a semester, a difference of $28,461. About 52% of first-year students came from out of state. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships. Compare out-of-state tuition at 100 public universities →
What makes Oregon different
- Business and communication. The Lundquist College of Business and the School of Journalism and Communication (advertising, public relations, media) are big draws.
- TrackTown USA. Eugene's Hayward Field hosts major track-and-field events.
- The Pacific Northwest. Forests, rivers, mountains and the coast are within easy reach.
What Oregon students study
The most common bachelor's degrees (class of 2024): business (601), psychology (351), social sciences (249), advertising (240), human physiology (194), political science (192) and public relations (142). Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
You may thrive at Oregon if…
- You love the outdoors and a relaxed West Coast setting.
- You're interested in business, advertising, media or sports-related fields.
- You want a mid-sized Big Ten school that admits most applicants.
Worth asking about
- What scholarships are available to out-of-state students?
- How do students get internships in Portland or Seattle?
How Oregon compares with the other Big Ten schools
Oregon has the conference's highest acceptance rate and one of its smaller public campuses. See how the 18 Big Ten schools differ.
FAQ
What is the University of Oregon's acceptance rate? 87.4% for fall 2025: 36,148 of 41,368 first-year applicants were admitted, according to its Common Data Set 2025–26. Source For fall 2024 it was 88.3%.
What is the University of Oregon's out-of-state acceptance rate? 89.2% for fall 2025, compared with 88.1% for Oregon residents. The University of Oregon admitted 28,417 of 31,873 out-of-state applicants and 7,064 of 8,018 Oregon residents, according to its Common Data Set 2025–26. Source International applicants are counted separately. Out-of-state tuition and fees are $44,598 a year before aid; you may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships. Compare out-of-state acceptance rates at public universities →
Is the University of Oregon part of WUE? No. Oregon isn't on WICHE's September 2026 list of Western Undergraduate Exchange colleges. Oregon State, Portland State and Oregon Tech are among those that are. See the full WUE list →
Is Oregon in the Big Ten? Yes. Oregon joined the Big Ten in 2024.
How much does Oregon cost? Published tuition and fees are $16,137 a year in-state and $44,598 out-of-state, before any aid.
How much is Oregon tuition per semester? About $8,068 a semester for Oregon residents and $22,299 for out-of-state students, based on published yearly tuition and fees of $16,137 and $44,598 before aid.
Is Oregon an R1 university? Yes. In the 2025 Carnegie Classifications, the University of Oregon is an R1 university, the group with the highest research spending and doctoral degrees. What R1 means →
How many students go to Oregon? About 20,500 undergraduates (fall 2024).
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