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The University of Oregon, or UO, is a coeducational, public research university located in Eugene, Oregon, United States. It was founded in 1876. UO is the flagship school of the Oregon public university system. U.S. News and World Report's annual college rankings (2007 edition) ranked UO 108th (tie) in the national university category. The campus of OU is spread over 295 acres and consists of over 55 major buildings. It is organized into the following academic divisions:
UO’s official mascot is the Oregon Duck and their sports teams are nicknamed the Ducks. UO is a member of the Pacific-10 Conference and Division I-A of the NCAA. University of Oregon‘s teams have won over 10 NCAA team championships.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. University Of Oregon is known for its programs in science, media, architecture and planning, liberal arts, and conservation and resource management.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 480. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 490 and 610.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at University Of Oregon is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 20,332 students at the school (as of 2007-2008).
University Of Oregon offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Pacific-10 Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Oregon
110 Johnson Hall
Eugene, OR 97403
General Phone: (541) 346-1000
http://www.uoregon.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,543 | political science, sociology, economics, English, history, international studies, Spanish language, anthropology, ... |
| Education and Teaching | 750 | education, teacher ed, middle school teaching, elementary school teaching, educational administration, special ed, early childhood special ed, music teaching, ... |
| Business and Management | 711 | business, accounting, business management, non-profit management, international business, MIS, marketing, finance |
| Science | 431 | biology, physiology, biological and physical sciences, chemistry, physics, biochemistry, geology, physics courses, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 398 | psychology, communication disorders, community psychology, school psychology, counseling psychology |
| Media | 353 | journalism courses, public relations, advertising, digital communications, mass communication, media studies, journalism |
| Architecture and Planning | 187 | architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning, interior architecture, architectural services |
| Law | 182 | law |
| Family and Social Work | 132 | human services, public administration |
| Art Studies | 94 | art studies, arts management |
| Music | 87 | music performance, music, jazz, music theory and composition, conducting, piano, various music studies |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 72 | multimedia, film studies, photography, printmaking |
| Religion and Philosophy | 67 | philosophy, religion, Jewish studies |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 59 | environmental studies, environmental science, natural resources courses |
| Mathematics | 55 | mathematics, mathematics and computer science |
| Fine Arts | 46 | art history and criticism, painting, metal and jewelry, textile arts, sculpture, ceramics |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 38 | drama, dance |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 36 | computer and info science |
| Medical Support and Technology | 23 | speech pathology |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Oregon in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 3,636 | 75 |
| Master's degree | 856 | 71 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 439 | 20 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 182 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 151 | 33 |
In 2007-2008, University Of Oregon had a total enrollment of 20,332 students (19,681 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 77% |
| Graduate | 23% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 71% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 11% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 30% |
| 20-21 | 30% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Oregon | 62% |
| California | 16% |
| (International Students) | 6% |
| Washington | 5% |
| Hawaii | 2% |
| Colorado | 2% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| Idaho | 1% |
| Montana | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 84 % |
| Part-Time | 39 % |
University Of Oregon offers campus housing for 3,500 of its 19,681 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Eugene, Oregon for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Oregon Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 11,287 | 9,813 | 87% | 3,587 | 37% |
| Men | 5,283 | 4,477 | 85% | 1,701 | 38% |
| Women | 6,004 | 5,336 | 89% | 1,886 | 35% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 480 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 610 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 87% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,435 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,992 |
| Room and board | $ 8,211 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,050 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,412 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Oregon participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 322300)
University Of Oregon has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 302 | 140 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 86 | 78 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 245 | 275 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $54,819 | 6 | $64,500 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 157 | $100,881 | 56 | $98,612 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 138 | $73,664 | 78 | $70,310 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 91 | $69,901 | 87 | $62,388 |
| Instructor | academic year | 62 | $48,070 | 75 | $42,771 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 3 | $68,142 | 4 | $54,045 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 451 | $78,824 | 300 | $66,194 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Pacific-10 Conference |
| Basketball | Pacific-10 Conference |
| Baseball | Pacific-10 Conference |
| Track | Pacific-10 Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 155 | 127 | 282 |
| Football | 78 | 0 | 78 |
| Track | 24 | 20 | 44 |
| Basketball | 13 | 12 | 25 |
| All Other Sports | 40 | 95 | 135 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
Architecture and Related Services, Other
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
Interior Architecture
Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Arts Management
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Natural Resources and Conservation, Other
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Education/Teaching Individuals - Early Childhood Spec Ed Pgms
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
Public Administration
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts
Metal and Jewelry Arts
Painting
Sculpture
LIBERAL ARTS
American Literature (United States)
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
Anthropology
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies, Other
Asian Studies/Civilization
Chinese Language and Literature
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Comparative Literature
Creative Writing
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
European Studies/Civilization
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
Historic Preservation and Conservation
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International/Global Studies
Italian Language and Literature
Japanese Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Linguistic/Comparative/Related Language Studies & Services, Other
Linguistics
Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Museology/Museum Studies
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Political Science and Government, General
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
Russian Language and Literature
Russian Studies
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Advertising
Communication and Media Studies, Other
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Journalism
Journalism, Other
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Public Relations/Image Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MUSIC
Conducting
Jazz/Jazz Studies
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
Music, Other
Piano and Organ
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Cinema Studies
Intermedia/Multimedia
Photography
Printmaking
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Jewish/Judaic Studies
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
Physics, General
Physics, Other
Physiology, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Communication Disorders, General
Community Psychology
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of Oregon Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in architecture and planning (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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