Colleges in Oregon

Oregon, the Beaver State, hosts seven public universities and colleges, thirty private colleges and universities and seventeen community colleges. The Oregon University System supports a wide variety of public universities. The University of Oregon in Eugene is Oregon's flagship liberal arts institution. Oregon State University is located in Corvallis and holds the distinction of being the state's flagship in science, engineering and agricultural research and academics. The Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) comprises a medical, dental, and nursing school in Portland and a science and engineering school in Hillsboro. Portland State University is Oregon's largest university.

Oregon State University and University of Oregon are ranked by a nationally recognized college review as among the Best Western Colleges. US News & World Report list of America’s Best Colleges has ranked University of Oregon on their list of Top Schools.