Admission requirements and costs at a glance
University of Oregon is a public university in Eugene, Oregon, founded in 1876. It is a large institution with roughly 19,000 undergraduates on a college town campus, a student-faculty ratio of 18:1 and a six-year graduation rate of about 74%.
Admission is broadly accessible: the university admits most applicants who meet its published requirements, with a reported acceptance rate near 86%. Students who enrol typically present SAT scores in the 1100-1320 range or ACT results of 23-29. Those ranges describe the middle half of enrolled students, which means a quarter of them scored below the lower figure — a score outside the range does not by itself decide an application.
Published tuition is about $14,000 for residents of Oregon and $43,000 for non-residents, a difference of $29,000 per year. Residency rules are set by the state and are applied strictly; read our guide to in-state and out-of-state tuition before assuming you can qualify after moving.
Test policy: Test-free (scores not considered). Sending SAT or ACT results will not help this application, because the scores are not part of the review at all.
The regular application deadline is January 15, with an early round on November 1 (Early Action). The application fee is $65, and fee waivers are available for applicants with documented financial need.
University of Oregon is institutionally accredited by NWCCU, which is what makes its credits transferable and its students eligible for federal financial aid. Our guide to accreditation in the United States explains how to verify this independently and why programme-level accreditation matters separately for licensed fields.
Key facts
| Location | Eugene, Oregon |
|---|---|
| Control | Public |
| Founded | 1876 |
| Campus setting | College town |
| Undergraduates | 19,000 |
| Total enrolment | 23,000 |
| Acceptance rate | 86% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1100-1320 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 23-29 |
| Test policy | Test-free (scores not considered) |
| Tuition, in-state | $14,000 |
| Tuition, out-of-state | $43,000 |
| Application fee | $65 |
| Regular deadline | January 15 |
| Early deadline | November 1 (Early Action) |
| Graduation rate | 74% |
| Student-faculty ratio | 18:1 |
| Institutional accreditor | NWCCU |
Editorial estimates, reviewed 2026-09-20. Official source: https://www.uoregon.edu
Commonly chosen programmes
- Business
- Journalism
- Psychology
- Architecture
Programme availability, prerequisites and internal admission standards differ from the university-wide figures above. Competitive majors such as computer science, engineering, nursing and business frequently admit a far smaller share of applicants than the institution as a whole, and some require a separate application after the first year.
How to apply
- Confirm the current deadline and test policy on the official admission page.
- Check the required secondary school coursework and whether your transcript meets it.
- Prepare the essay and any supplemental questions — see our essay guide.
- Ask for recommendation letters at least four weeks before the deadline.
- File the FAFSA from 1 October, and the CSS Profile if this university requires it.
- Track scholarship deadlines separately; they are often earlier than the admission deadline.
International applicants add English proficiency scores, certified translations of transcripts and a financial statement before the university can issue the Form I-20. Our international student guide covers the full sequence through the visa interview.
University of Oregon: frequently asked questions
Is it hard to get into University of Oregon?
University of Oregon is broadly accessible, with a reported acceptance rate of around 86%. Enrolled students typically present SAT scores in the 1100-1320 range or ACT results of 23-29. Selectivity also varies by programme, so check the specific college or major you intend to apply to.
How much does University of Oregon cost per year?
Published tuition is about $14,000 for state residents and $43,000 for non-residents. That figure excludes housing, food, books, fees and insurance, so the full cost of attendance is higher. Financial aid and scholarships frequently reduce what a family actually pays; use the university's net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Does University of Oregon require the SAT or ACT?
Test-free (scores not considered). Test policies have changed repeatedly in recent admission cycles, so confirm the current requirement on the official admission page before registering for an exam.
What is the application deadline for University of Oregon?
The regular deadline is January 15 and the early round is November 1 (Early Action). The application fee is $65. Programme-specific deadlines for art, music, architecture and nursing are often earlier.