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Why This Matters

  • 29 FOUR-YEAR COLLEGES IN OREGON

    According to College Navigator, the four-year colleges in Oregon include 9 public and 20 private non-profit options.

  • $12,881 AVERAGE IN-STATE TUITION & FEES

    For the 2022-23 school year, the average in-state tuition for public four-year colleges in Oregon is $12,881, according to College Board.

  • $15,330 AVERAGE FINANCIAL AID

    In the U.S., full-time undergraduate students attending college in 2021-22 received an average of $15,330 per year in financial aid.

Our Research

This list features some of the best brick-and-mortar colleges in Oregon. Each school featured is a nonprofit, accredited institution — either public or private — with a high standard of academic quality. We included liberal arts colleges and research universities as well as small, midsize, and large institutions. Next, we compared this comprehensive list to a list of aggregated college rankings from reputable publications, such as U.S. News & World Report, to simplify a student’s college search. We pored through these rankings so students don’t have to.

The colleges on our list are accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) — this organization examines the objectives, quality, and overall effectiveness of postsecondary education programs in the northwestern United States.

We evaluated each school on tuition costs, admission standards, retention and graduation rates, faculty, and reputation as well as the resources and services provided for on-campus students. Then, we used this information to calculate the Intelligent Score on a scale of 0 to 100. Read more about our ranking methodology.

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The Top 50 Colleges in Oregon

Best Colleges In Oregon
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University of Oregon
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Oregon State University
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University of Portland
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Reed College
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Lewis & Clark College
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Linfield University
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Willamette University
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Corban University
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George Fox University
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Portland State University
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Southern Oregon University
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Pacific University
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Bushnell University
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Western Oregon University
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Oregon Institute of Technology
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Eastern Oregon University
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Warner Pacific University
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Multnomah University

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What You Should Know About Graduating From College in Oregon

It’s important to know your career potential in the state where you choose to attend college. As of May 2022, the five industries that employ the most people in Oregon are office and administrative support occupations, transportation and material moving, food preparation and serving, sales, and management.

Also, the five fastest-growing careers for job seekers with a bachelor’s degree in Oregon are film and video editors, special effects artists, fine artists (including painters, sculptors, and illustrators), camera operators, and coaches and scouts.

A variety of companies across a wide range of industries made the list of the top 150 employers in Oregon. These include Oregon State University, Intel, Nike, Corvallis Hospital, and Portland International Airport.

What’s Next?

There are a number of financial aid options available to college students in Oregon. The resources listed below can help you find scholarships, grants, and other opportunities for funding your undergraduate education.

  • Office of Student Access and Completion (OSAC). This division of Oregon’s Higher Education Coordinating Commission provides information about state financial aid programs and scholarships available to undergraduate students.
  • Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Provided by the U.S. Department of Education, FAFSA is the main form students use to apply for financial aid for college. To determine if you’re eligible for aid, submit a completed FAFSA form online.
  • CareerOneStop Scholarship Finder. This tool will show you available scholarships, grants, and loans and can be filtered by state and degree type. It includes information such as dollar amounts, how to apply, qualifications, deadlines, and contact details.

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