Freshman Admission Requirements

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Entrance Difficulty

Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

High School Preparation

High School Graduation

High school diploma required and GED is accepted

High School Program

College preparatory program is required

High School Units Required or Recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended

Subject	Required Units	Recommended Units
English	4
Mathematics	3
Science	3
Foreign Language	2
Social Studies	3
History
Academic Electives

Examinations

Examinations

Exam	Required Units	Scores Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT	Required	February 15
SAT Only
ACT Only
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT	Required for some	February 15
SAT Subject Tests Only
SAT Essay Component Policy	Accepted with or without essay component
ACT Writing Test Policy	Accepted with or without writing component
ACT Writing Test Policy	SAT: No policy as of now ACT: No policy as of now

Applying for Admission

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Admissions Office

Address

 

City, State, Zip

Eugene, OR 97403

Phone

(541) 346-3201

Fax

(541) 346-5815

E-mail

uoadmit@uoregon.edu

Application Dates and Fees

Regular Admisson Deadline

January 15

Application Fee

$65

Application Fee Waiver

Available

Regular Admission Notification

April 1

Accept Offer of Admission

By May 1 or within 4 weeks if notified after May 1

Waiting List Used

Yes

Defer Admission

Student can defer admission

Transfer Admission

Transfer applications accepted

Early Admission

Early Decision Offered

No

Early Decision Deadline

 

Early Decision Notification

 

Early Action Offered

Yes

Early Action Deadline

November 1

Early Action Notification

December 15

Application Form

Common Application

Accepted, supplemental forms required

Universal College Application

Not accepted

Electronic Application

Available

Other Application Requirements

Interview

Not Required

Essay or Personal Statement

Required for all freshmen

Letters of Recommendation

 

Other

C+ or better in 15 college preparatory units required for freshmen

Financial Need

Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process

Selection of Students

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Selection of Students

Factor	Very Important	Important	Considered	Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record	X
Academic GPA	X
Standardized Tests		X
Class Rank			X
Recommendations			X
Essay		X
Interview				X
Level of Applicant's Interest				X
Extracurricular Activities			X
Volunteer Work			X
Particular Talent/Ability			X
Character/Personal Qualities			X
First Generation to Attend College			X
State Residency			X
Geographic Residence			X
Relation with Alumnus				X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment				X
Ethnicity			X
Work Experience			X

Profile of Fall Admission

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Overall Admission Rate

83% of 24,474 applicants were admitted

Women

86% of 13,978 applicants were admitted

Men

80% of 10,496 applicants were admitted

Students Enrolled

5,249 (26%) of 20,404 admitted students enrolled

Women

2,965 (25%) of 12,040 admitted students enrolled

Men

2,499 (30%) of 8,364 admitted students enrolled

Early Decision Admission Rate

 

Early Action Admission Rate

Not reported

Students Offered Wait List

264

Students Accepting Wait List Position

105

Students Admitted From Wait List

69

Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)

Average GPA

3.59

3.75 and Above

34%

3.50 - 3.74

25%

3.25 - 3.49

24%

3.00 - 3.24

15%

2.50 - 2.99

2%

2.00 - 2.49

 

SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

SAT Math

530-640 range of middle 50%

Score of 700 - 800

9%

Score of 600 - 700

35%

Score of 500 - 600

46%

Score of 400 - 500

9%

Score of 300 - 400

1%

Score of 200 - 300

0%

SAT EBRW

594 average
550-650 range of middle 50%

Score of 700 - 800

9%

Score of 600 - 700

44%

Score of 500 - 600

38%

Score of 400 - 500

9%

Score of 300 - 400

0%

Score of 200 - 300

0%

ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

ACT Composite

25 average
22-28 range of middle 50%

Score of 30 - 36

12%

Score of 24 - 29

51%

Score of 18 - 23

32%

Score of 12 - 17

5%

Score of 6 - 11

0%

Score of 5 or Below

0%

Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

High School Class Rank

Top tenth: 22%
Top quarter: 55%
Top half: 87%

National Merit Scholar

0%

Valedictorian

Not reported

Class President

Not reported

Student Government Officer

Not reported

Tuition and Expenses

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Cost of Attendance

In-state: $28,837
Out-of-state: $52,417

Tuition and Fees

In-state: $11,898
Out-of-state: $35,478

Room and Board

$12,963

Books and Supplies

$1,146

Other Expenses

$2,400

Payment Plans

Installment plan

Applying for Financial Aid

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Financial Aid Office

Email

Web Site

Financial Aid Web Site

Net Price Calculator URL

Net Price Calculator URL

Application Process

Application Deadline

Priority deadline March 1

Award Notification

On a rolling basis beginning April 15

Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid

Federal Methodology

Forms Required	Cost to File
FAFSA Code is 003223	Free

Profile of 2018 - 19 Financial Aid

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Freshman

Financial Aid Applicants

2,956 (74.6%) of freshmen

Found to Have Financial Need

1,977 (68.1%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

1,884 (92.3%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

113 (6.8%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

54%

Average Award

$10,422

Need-Based Gift

Received by 1,583 (78.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $9,093

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 1,287 (74.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,974

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 103 (5.6%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

947 (17.3%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $4,690

All Undergraduates

Financial Aid Applicants

10,529 (59.0%) of undergraduates

Found to Have Financial Need

7,983 (75.8%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

7,623 (94.9%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

419 (6.8%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

55%

Average Award

$11,002

Need-Based Gift

Received by 5,881 (75.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $9,102

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 5,734 (77.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,648

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 314 (2.8%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

2,803 (13.6%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $5,583

Borrowing

2018 Graduates Who Took Out Loans

44%

Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates

$25,729

Parents of Students Receiving Aid

27.0%

Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid

5.0%

Financial Aid Programs

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Loans

Federal Loans

Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans

State Loans

 

Other Loans

College/university loans

Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Available

Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships

Non-Need–Based Available

Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Special characteristics (minority, religious affiliation, other scholarships)

Non-Need Awards

Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas

Architecture, Biological Sciences, Business, Education, English, Foreign Languages, Home Economics, Humanities, International Studies, Mathematics, Military Science, Physical Sciences, Premedicine, Social Sciences

Number of Awards

10,498

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas

Applied Art and Design, Art/Fine Arts, Creative Writing, Dance, Debating, Journalism/Publications, Music, Performing Arts, Theater/Drama

Number of Awards

241

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Characteristics Award Areas

Children of Faculty/Staff, International Students, Local/State Students, Veterans

Number of Awards

349

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Employment

Work-Study Programs

Federal work study available, other work study available

Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment

$1,726

Academic Calendar System

Quarter

Summer Session

Offered

General Catalog/Bulletin

Online Catalog

Undergraduate Education

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Undergraduate Majors

Most Popular Disciplines

Social sciences, Business/marketing, Communication/journalism

Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs

Engineering

Special Programs

Cooperative work study program, Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session

Study Abroad

Offered

Online Degrees

No online degree programs

Curriculum and Graduation Requirements

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General Education/Core Curriculum

Required for most or all students

Computer

Students not required to own/lease a computer

Foreign Language

Not required

Math/Science

Not required

Faculty and Instruction

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Full-Time Faculty

1,163

Part-Time Faculty

507

Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree

68%

Regular Class Size

2-9 students: 12% of classes
10-19 students: 29% of classes
20-29 students: 22% of classes
30-39 students: 11% of classes
40-49 students: 5% of classes
50-99 students: 12% of classes
Over 100 students: 9% of classes

Discussion Section/Lab Class Size

2-9 students: 7% of discussion sections/labs
10-19 students: 35% of discussion sections/labs
20-29 students: 47% of discussion sections/labs
30-39 students: 8% of discussion sections/labs
40-49 students: 2% of discussion sections/labs
50-59 students: 1% of discussion sections/labs

Advanced Placement

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International Baccalaureate

Accepted

Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations

Accepted for placement and credit

Sophomore Standing

Available through AP examinations

Academic Resources

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Library Available on Campus

Yes

Holdings

2,865,285

Computer Ownership

Students not required to own/lease a computer

Computers Available on Campus

497

Internet/E-mail Access

Not reported

Academic Support Services

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Remedial Instruction

Not Offered

Tutoring

Available

Services for Learning Disabled Students

Available

Services for Physically Disabled Students

Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access

Graduate/Professional School Education

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Master's Degrees Offered

Master of Education, Master of Music, Master of Arts, Master of Fine Arts, Master of Accounting, Master of Business Administration, Master of City and Regional Planning, Master of Science, Master of Public Administration, Master of Interior Architecture, Master of Nonprofit Management, Master of Landscape Architecture, Master of Architecture

Master's Programs of Study

Doctoral Degrees Offered

Doctor of Education, Doctor of Musical Arts, Juris Doctor, Doctor of Philosophy

Doctoral Programs of Study

Location and Setting

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Eugene Population

159,190

Nearest Metropolitan Area

Portland, Oregon

Campus Size

295 acres

Weather

Temperature

35.2 average low in January, 76.2 average high in September

Rain

139 rainy days per year

Getting Around

Campus Map

Map

Nearest Bus Station

1 mile(s) from campus in Eugene

Nearest Train Station

3 mile(s) from campus in Eugene

Housing

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College Housing

College offers housing to students

Types of Housing

Coed housing, cooperative housing

Students in College Housing

22% of all students

Housing Requirements

Freshmen are required to live on campus

Freshman Housing Guarantee

Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing

Students Living Off Campus/Commuting

78%

Off-Campus Housing Assistance

 

Security

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24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices

Available

24-Hour Security Patrols

Available

Late-Night Transport/Escort Services

Available

Electronically Operated Housing Entrances

Available

Other

Lighted pathways, emergency phones, self-defense classes

Personal Support Services

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Health Service

Offered

Personal Counseling

Offered

Child Care

Offered

Sports and Recreation

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Intercollegiate Athletics

Athletic Conferences

NCAA Division I

Mascot

Duck

School Colors

Emerald green and lemon yellow

Intercollegiate Sports Offered

Women's Club Sports

 

Men's Club Sports

 

Recreational Sports

Intramural Sports

basketball, field hockey, football, track and field

Student Activities

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Activities and Organizations

choral groups, marching band, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, television station, national fraternities, national sororities, political and environmental action, cultural organizations, major-specific organizations, community service organizations, club sports

Sororities

20% of women participate

Fraternities

16% of men participate

ROTC

Army ROTC offered on campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus

Student Body

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Coeducational

Yes

All Undergraduates

19,101

Women

10,259 (53.7%)

Men

8,842 (46.3%)

Full-Time Undergraduates

17,550

Ethnicity of Students from U.S.

0.6% American Indian/Alaskan Native
6.7% Asian
2.5% Black/African-American
14.2% Hispanic/Latino
9.1% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.5% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
64.6% White
1.7% Unknown

International Students.

9.8% from 83 countries

Average Age

21

All Graduate Students

3,543

Undergraduate Retention and Graduation

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First-Year Students Returning

85.0%

Students Graduating Within 4 Years

52.9%

Students Graduating Within 5 Years

70%

Students Graduating Within 6 Years

72.0%

After Graduation

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Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months

55%

Average Starting Salary

55%

Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly

Not reported

Disciplines Pursued

Not reported