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OregonEugene, OR

Acceptance rate

Overall acceptance rate, plus the in-state and out-of-state admit rates the school reports separately.

Oregon CDSIn-state vs. out-of-state admit rates from Oregon CDS (Fall 2025).
87.4%acceptance rate
Applied
41,368
Admitted
36,148
Enrolled
5,009

Admit rate by residency

% admitted
In-state88.1%
7,064 admitted of 8,018 applicants
Out-of-state89.2%
28,417 admitted of 31,873 applicants
International45.2%
667 admitted of 1,477 applicants

Early action

Oregon offers non-binding Early Action — an earlier decision with no commitment to enroll.

Early Decision
Not offered
Early Action
Non-binding
Restrictive EA
Not offered

Standardized tests

Oregon is currently test-optional — you may apply without submitting scores.

SAT Accepted?

ACT Accepted?

Test Optional?

SAT Scores

4001600
25th Percentile
1050
50th Percentile
1200
75th Percentile
1320

ACT Scores

136
25th Percentile
22
50th Percentile
26
75th Percentile
29

Admissions factors

How Oregon weighs each part of your application.

→ Importance

Rigor of High School Record

Academic GPA

Standardized Test Scores

Application Essay

Recommendations

Extracurricular Activities

Character / Personal Qualities

Talent / Ability

First Generation

Level of Applicant's Interest

Class Rank

Volunteer Work

Work Experience

Geographical Residence

State Residency

Alumni Relation

Racial / Ethnic Status

Religious Affiliation

Cost of attendance

Estimated full-time annual cost from Oregon's Common Data Set. Only tuition changes with residency.

$40,236
In-State
$70,227
Out-of-State
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees
$17,475$47,466
Room & Board
$18,183$18,183
Other Expenses
$4,578$4,578
Total
$40,236$70,227

What families actually pay

$0–30k~$16k
$30–48k~$16k
$48–75k~$18k
$75–110k~$25k
$110k+~$31k

Average net price — what was left to pay after grant aid — for students receiving federal financial aid, covering in-state students only.

% of undergrads with Pell grants21.4%

Source: College Scorecard (2026)

Financial aid

Need-based aid statistics for full-time first-year students.

Receiving Aid
46%
Avg. Package
$17,082
Avg. Need Met
54%

Popular majors

Bachelor's degrees awarded in the past year by academic major.

Social Sciences
Business & Marketing
Communication & Journalism
Biological & Life Sciences
Psychology
Visual & Performing Arts
Other
Social Sci
16%
Business
16%
Comm
13%
Life Sci
9%
Psychology
9%
Arts
7%
Other
30%

Student-faculty ratio

The number of students for every one faculty member, indicating the average level of access students have to instructional staff.

19:1

Student outcomes

First-years who return86%
Graduate within six years71%
Median earnings, 4 yrs after graduation~$62k
Median federal loan debt at graduation~$20k

Median yearly income of former students who received federal aid, across every major, measured four years after graduating (2017–18 and 2018–19 graduates, earnings measured 2022–2023). Debt covers federal loans of students who completed.

Source: College Scorecard (2026)

Programs

Oregon’s most popular programs and median pay after graduation. Income data from the US Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

  • Political Science

    192 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$62kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$20k median debt
  • Fine & Studio Arts

    148 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$45kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$21k median debt
  • Environmental Science & Natural Resources

    130 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$50kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$19k median debt
  • Journalism

    125 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$56kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$23k median debt
  • Economics

    119 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$76kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$19k median debt
Show all 24 programs
  • Biology

    84 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$51kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$25k median debt
  • Education

    81 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$54kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$20k median debt
  • Computer & Information Sciences

    75 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$101kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$24k median debt
  • English

    67 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$48kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$22k median debt
  • History

    55 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$48kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$17k median debt
  • Music

    48 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$40kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$21k median debt
  • Linguistics & Language Studies

    37 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$47kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$21k median debt
  • Neuroscience

    31 degrees (2023-24)

    Not publishedmedian pay after graduation
  • Data Science

    29 degrees (2023-24)

    Not publishedmedian pay after graduation
  • Mathematics

    26 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$82kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$15k median debt
  • Philosophy

    21 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$59kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$25k median debt
  • Chemistry

    21 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$82kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation
  • Earth & Geological Sciences

    18 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$52kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$27k median debt
  • Communication & Media Studies

    16 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$71kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$17k median debt
  • Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

    16 degrees (2023-24)

    Not publishedmedian pay after graduation
  • Physics

    16 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$75kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation
  • Area Studies

    9 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$54kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$21k median debt
  • Architecture

    Degrees conferred not published (2023-24)

    ~$67kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$19k median debt
  • Psychology

    Degrees conferred not published (2023-24)

    ~$51kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$20k median debt

Median pay data is measured from graduates who received federal student aid.

Source: College Scorecard (2026) · IPEDS (2023-24)

Campus life

On-campus housing and Greek life participation rates.

First-Years On Campus
94%
In Fraternities
19%
In Sororities
18%

Place

How the federal government classifies the area around the campus, and what a normal year of weather looks like there.

Setting
Midsize city
Location
Eugene, OR

Average temperature

Monthly high and low, °F
4835J
5235F
5737M
6140A
6844M
7448J
8452J
8452A
7848S
6542O
5338N
4734D
Precipitation a year
41 in
Days at 90°F or above
18
Days below 32°F
52

Thirty-year averages, measured at the nearest weather station rather than on campus — they describe the area, not the campus.

Source: IPEDS (HD2024) · NOAA 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, EUGENE MAHLON SWEET AP, OR US station, 9.2 mi from campus

Enrollment by gender

44%
56%
Male
9,075
Female
11,526

Student diversity

Racial and ethnic breakdown of enrolled undergraduate students.

White60.1%
Hispanic17.3%
Other11.7%
Asian and Pacific Islander7.2%
Black3.1%
Native American<1%
UWSeattle, WA

Acceptance rate

Overall acceptance rate, plus the in-state and out-of-state admit rates the school reports separately.

UW AdmissionsIn-state vs. out-of-state admit rates from UW Admissions (3-year average).
41.7%acceptance rate
Applied
72,933
Admitted
30,446
Enrolled
7,129

Admit rate by residency

% admitted
In-state47%
Out-of-state39%

~1.2× higher admit rate for in-state applicants.

Early admissions

UW does not offer an Early Decision or Early Action plan; all applicants apply through Regular Decision.

Early Decision
Not offered
Early Action
Not offered
Restrictive EA
Not offered

Standardized tests

UW is test-free — SAT and ACT scores are not considered in admissions.

SAT / ACT scores are not used

UW does not review SAT or ACT scores for admission, even if you submit them. Applicants are evaluated on GPA, coursework, essays, and activities instead.

Admissions factors

How UW weighs each part of your application.

→ Importance

Rigor of High School Record

Academic GPA

Standardized Test Scores

Application Essay

Recommendations

Extracurricular Activities

Character / Personal Qualities

Talent / Ability

First Generation

Level of Applicant's Interest

Class Rank

Volunteer Work

Work Experience

Geographical Residence

State Residency

Alumni Relation

Racial / Ethnic Status

Religious Affiliation

Cost of attendance

Estimated full-time annual cost from UW's Common Data Set. Only tuition changes with residency.

$35,738
In-State
$66,972
Out-of-State
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees
$13,406$44,640
Room & Board
$18,405$18,405
Other Expenses
$3,927$3,927
Total
$35,738$66,972

What families actually pay

$0–30k~$6k
$30–48k~$7k
$48–75k~$8k
$75–110k~$14k
$110k+~$30k

Average net price — what was left to pay after grant aid — for students receiving federal financial aid, covering in-state students only.

% of undergrads with Pell grants14.9%

Source: College Scorecard (2026)

Financial aid

Need-based aid statistics for full-time first-year students.

Receiving Aid
34%
Avg. Package
$22,538
Avg. Need Met
74%

Popular majors

Bachelor's degrees awarded in the past year by academic major.

Sciences
Computing
Social Sciences
Business
Engineering
Other
Sciences
17%
Computing
13%
Social Sci
11%
Business
10%
Engineering
9%
Other
40%

Student-faculty ratio

The number of students for every one faculty member, indicating the average level of access students have to instructional staff.

21:1

Student outcomes

First-years who return95%
Graduate within six years85%
Median earnings, 4 yrs after graduation~$83k
Median federal loan debt at graduation~$15k

Median yearly income of former students who received federal aid, across every major, measured four years after graduating (2017–18 and 2018–19 graduates, earnings measured 2022–2023). Debt covers federal loans of students who completed.

Source: College Scorecard (2026)

Programs

UW’s most popular programs and median pay after graduation. Income data from the US Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

  • Computer & Information Sciences

    546 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$115kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$15k median debt
  • Computer Science

    515 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$176kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$15k median debt
  • Communication & Media Studies

    304 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$64kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$15k median debt
  • Public Health

    295 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$64kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$16k median debt
  • Political Science

    273 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$72kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$13k median debt
Show all 37 programs

Median pay data is measured from graduates who received federal student aid.

Source: College Scorecard (2026) · IPEDS (2023-24) · ABET

Campus life

On-campus housing and Greek life participation rates.

First-Years On Campus
70%
In Fraternities
6%
In Sororities
13%

Place

How the federal government classifies the area around the campus, and what a normal year of weather looks like there.

Setting
Large city
Location
Seattle, WA

Average temperature

Monthly high and low, °F
4737J
5037F
5439M
5943A
6548M
7053J
7757J
7757A
7153S
6147O
5241N
4737D
Snow a year
4 in
Precipitation a year
38 in
Days at 90°F or above
2
Days below 32°F
25

Thirty-year averages, measured at the nearest weather station rather than on campus — they describe the area, not the campus.

Source: IPEDS (HD2024) · NOAA 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, SEATTLE SAND PT WSFO, WA US station, 3.2 mi from campus

Enrollment by gender

45%
55%
Male
17,570
Female
21,718

Student diversity

Racial and ethnic breakdown of enrolled undergraduate students.

White31.9%
Asian and Pacific Islander27.1%
Other25.3%
Hispanic10.8%
Black4.4%
Native American<1%