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1100 Johnson Ln., Eugene, OR 97403

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University of Oregon School Description

The University of Oregon offers a unique combination of history, people, mission, place, and leadership to create a university where dreams take shape, where hopes become reality, and where work leads to success.

The University of Oregon is a world-class teaching and research university located in the beautiful Willamette Valley of Oregon. The UO offers a broad spectrum of opportunities for learning in the liberal arts and professional programs in architecture, arts, business, education, journalism, law, and music and dance. In the classrooms and laboratories, students are inspired by a faculty of prominent scholars and work side by side with eminent researchers involved in breakthrough discoveries. At the UO, both students and faculty members reach out to make connections that serve communities from small local groups to large international organizations. Explore the University of Oregon. You will like what you find.

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University of Oregon

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The University of Oregon (UO) is a public, coeducational research university in Eugene, Oregon, United States. The second oldest public university in the state, UO was founded in 1876, and graduated its first class two years later. The University of Oregon is one of 60 members of the Association of American Universities. The Carnegie Foundation classifies the University of Oregon as a "high research activity" university. Former Oregon Attorney General David B. Frohnmayer is the current president of the university. Richard Lariviere, current provost at the University of Kansas, will replace him in 2009. The University of Oregon receives much of its funding from the UO Foundation, an independent not-for-profit organization.

History

The Oregon State Legislature established the university on October 12, 1872 despite funding woes. The residents of Eugene struggled to help finance the institution, holding numerous fundraising events such as strawberry festivals, church socials, and produce sales. In 1881, the university was nearly closed, over $8,000 in debt before Henry Villard donated $7,000 toward the payment of the debt.

The doors officially opened in 1876, with Deady Hall its sole building. The first year of enrollment contained 155 students taught by five faculty members. The first graduating class was in 1878, graduating five students.

During Prince Lucien Campbell's tenure as president from 1902 to 1925, the university experienced tremendous growth compared to its early years. The budget, enrollment, facilities, and faculty members all grew several times its amount prior to his presidency. Numerous schools were also established during his tenure, including the School of Music in 1902, the School of Education in 1910, the School of Architecture and College of Business in 1914, the School of Law in 1915, the School of Journalism in 1916, and the School of Health and Physical Education in 1920. However, the University of Oregon lost its School of Engineering to Oregon Agricultural College, now known as Oregon State University.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Northwest
Setting:
Mid-size City Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Ducks
Nickname:
UO

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
16,473
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
97%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 19,338
Students Receiving Aid:
66%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 50
Selectivity:
Selective
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University of Oregon Degree Programs

Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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Master’s Degree Programs

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University of Oregon Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 97%
Part-Time 3%
Men vs. Women
Women 55%
Men 45%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 78%
Other 12%
Asian 6%
Hispanic 3%
African-American 1%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 64%
Out-of-State 36%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Oregon 64%
California 13%
Washington 4%
Colorado 1%
Hawaii 1%
Percent of Students International: 5%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 19%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Football (Pacific-10 Conference)
Basketball (Pacific-10 Conference)
Baseball (Pacific-10 Conference)
Track (Pacific-10 Conference)

University of Oregon Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 6,174 $ 19,338  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 4,494 $ 17,250  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 1,542 $ 1,542  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 3,267 17%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 1,563 8%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 1,717 47%  
Student Loans:
 $ 4,459 40%  
Any Aid:
   66%  

University of Oregon Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 88% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 90%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 490, Math: 500
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 600, Math: 620

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 50.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Not Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Not Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

College Advice on University of Oregon

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whatamaze
whatamaze

Question: How hard is it to get into University of Oregon, Eugene?

i am going to be a senior this year, and i am wondering how hard it is to get into the college with a cumulative gpa of 3.0-3.2. I have not taken my sat's so i can't tell you bout those, if you could give me examples that would be great, and if you could also tell me about their business and art programs that would be great. thank you :0)
32 months ago
casandra
casandra

Best Answer

Hi! I am currently a student at the university of oregon. A 3.5 is automatic admission. WIth a 3.0 you could still get in, you just have to write a really great admissions essay. You can do it, go onto their website and check other admission requirements and tips.-www.uoregon.edu and I hope you get in it's an awesome school with a great atmosphere.
haley
haley

Question: really stressing about college choices?

My three choices are Sonoma State, Monterey Bay State University, and the University of Eugene in Oregon. I'm from California and so thats why I'm mostly leaning towards staying, just to be closer to my family. But I really really love Oregon, its way cheaper and so pretty there. If there's anyone who's gone to any of these, can you give me some feedback?
33 months ago
Labgirl5000
Labgi...

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Go to Oregon, I think you get the good neighbor fee too (double check me on that- I'm a CA resident attending in NV and I qualify for the good neighbor.) Unfortunately, it's a choice on whether or not your ready to move away from your family and stake out your social place away from the close support. Just remember you will gain some new support by making new friends and enhance your growing self confidence. Personally, I would go to OR. You can always transfer back. Besides, it's not the end all be all. Good Luck!
compsciencemajor
compsci...

Question: Which school is better for a degree in Computer Science? Oregon State University, or University of Oregon?

I'm looking to transfer to a four-year college in 2009 with a major in computer science, but I'm not sure which four year offers a better Computer Science program.
34 months ago
CanProf
CanProf

Best Answer

U of O is stronger in software stuff. If you are looking for a more hardware, electrical engineering type degree then OSU.
madmaxi_008
madmaxi...

Question: Where are some descent places to live off-campus for University of Oregon students in Eugene, Oregon?

My roommate and I are looking to move into a two-bedroom place next school year and are trying to find an affordable (under $450 for each of us) yet nice place to live in Eugene. Any ideas or experiences? Thanks.
35 months ago
An Oregon Nut
An Or...

Best Answer

A relative of mine used to magange some apartments that were just east of the U and south of Highway 99. They were clean and quiet, preferred to rent to college students who needed an apartment without roudy neighbors. They are located just down the street from the Market of Choice grocery store about 3-4 blocks. Don't recall their name and of course that may have changed. But there are several complexes in this general area that would be similar to check out. With the new bus system, would be great for commuting to the school too.
rhia
rhia

Question: How do I go to the college I want to go to despite my controlling mother and money issues?

I want to go to the University of Oregon. It's about 10,000 dollars more expensive than the University of Colorado (because at CU I'm in-state), and I have a feeling my mom is going to try to use that as an excuse for me to go to CU instead. I DO NOT want to go to CU, I would rather move to Oregon and work for a year than go there, as bratty as that seems. I need to get out of here. Are there any suggestions as to handling my mother, money, or any other things? I'm applying for scholarships and am trying to figure out all of the aid information and praying that when she makes her "comparative spreadsheet" the aid looks rather convincing. I'm asking for anything, anything at all. Thanks so much.
35 months ago
Phat Kidd
Phat ...

Best Answer

OK, if you want to go to Oregon to get away from your parents and it's for yourself then there's nothing wrong with that but if you want to go for a boy, then that is the wrongest reason there ever was one. Now that that's out of the way, there are so many things you can do to pay for school; aid, scholarships, and loans specifically. With aid(grants and the sort) and loans all the paper work requires you to show that you're independent of your parents otherwise they need to sign paperwork. Also, the amount of money they make can adversely affect the amount you could recieve. Taking a year off and filing your own taxes, having your own place, etc so you can show you're independent of your parents will net you the most money. I work in the service industry and don't claim all of my tips because the less I make the more aid I get, but that has actually affected me with a car loan when my income was too low for a loan. All this stuff is pretty easy to fill out and I would get the ball rolling with your financial aid.-----Go to fafsa.gov to fill out your Free Application For Student Aid, that is the most important and put all schools you're interested in. Then you need to fill out the proper financial aid paperwork for the schools you plan on attending, but that can only happen after acceptance. Now, aid goes to the most needy and loans will go to about anyone. In Florida, I receive about $2,500 in grants per semester and $5,500 in loans per semester as a junior(it's less as a freshman and sophomore), so that comes out to about $8,000 which is more than enough for tuition and books and I have plenty of money left over to live off of(housing, food, etc...) which is what it's for. Since I am an in-state student my tuition doesn't even break the $2,000 per semester mark, so I have it extremely lucky, but if my tuition was what you're talking about without all the help there would be no way and it would still be hard with the help. If I could make a suggestion, it would be to try out the local school and see how you like it. If you do go to Oregon, gain local residency for sure(which it sounds like you're planning on doing) and find out exactly what it takes to establish independence so the amount of aid you recieve depends on your income and not your parents. If your parents decide to help, that would obviously be best, but it doesn't sound like you're going to accept their conditions and their not going to accept yours. Whatever you do, plan, plan, plan, and be safe. The world is an extremely dangerous place for a young woman on her own. I know that sounds corny, but it's true. Good Luck.
Q
Q

Question: What is everyones thoughts on the University of Oregon?

Wut does everyone think of UO? thanks for your help, im thinking about going there, but just wanting to hear other people thoughts about the school
36 months ago
funbug1981
funbu...

Best Answer

Well I graduated from Oregon State University...so I'm biased..GO Beavs! but...if you are looking into majoring in the libral arts I guess I have to say the UO is a pretty good school. I have a lot of friends that have graduated from there and enjoyed it. OSU is better suited for science and technical majors. Both are very good schools. Good luck on your choice! :-)
cleanair
cleanair

Question: Is the University of Oregon a good school?

I know where it ranks as far as the US News and Princeton Review, but what is the general consensus from employers and academics alike?
42 months ago
An Oregon Nut
An Or...

Best Answer

Not having been to the school, I can only speak from experience with graduates and courses offered I've looked at. My opinion isn't that great. It varies highly based on the degree you are after. If it is a technical degree, I would look elsewhere, and not in Oregon. I've found graduates from Oregon State seem to have better paying jobs and more 'real world' experience when they finish school. But if you're after sports, U of O seems to have the better programs. And as a general education, there is nothing wrong with the school. Being from the schol will give you an in with the UofO grads, but is a real detraction to the Oregon State alums. My suggestion - visit the school, visit the career office and see what their placement rate is and look at the job listings they have, what the requirements are and what they pay. Also check what kind of internships the school has and what the requirements are to get into them.

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