“Oregon's flagship university — a research powerhouse in one of the Pacific Northwest's most beloved college towns, with deep roots in business, journalism, architecture, and the birthplace of Nike.”
The University of Oregon, founded in 1876, is the flagship research university of the state and a nationally recognized institution in Eugene, one of the most vibrant and livable college towns in the American West. UO is a member of the Association of American Universities and is classified as an R1 doctoral research university, reflecting its significant research output across the sciences, social sciences, and humanities. UO has a distinctive identity rooted in its entrepreneurial spirit — most famously, Nike co-founder Phil Knight is an Oregon alum, and his extraordinary philanthropy has transformed the university's athletics facilities, business school, and academic programs. The Lundquist College of Business and the School of Journalism and Communication are consistently ranked among the best in the country. The School of Architecture & Environment and the College of Education are also nationally recognized. Eugene is a quintessential Pacific Northwest college town — progressive, outdoor-oriented, and deeply shaped by the university. The Cascade Mountains and the Oregon coast are within 90 minutes, and Portland is just 2 hours north. The University of Oregon Ducks compete in the Pac-12 and have become a national brand in college football, driven by iconic uniforms and multiple BCS appearances.
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Domestic
$13,143
/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$38,421
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
A nationally ranked business school with strong programs in accounting, finance, sports business, and entrepreneurship, deeply shaped by Phil Knight's transformative philanthropy.
One of the most respected journalism schools in the US, offering comprehensive programs in reporting, strategic communication, and media studies.
The university's largest college, encompassing the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities with strong research programs in psychology, economics, and the sciences.
A nationally recognized school offering programs in architecture, interior architecture, landscape architecture, and historic preservation.
4 years
Lundquist's signature program — top-3 nationally ranked sport-business undergraduate degree, with deep industry ties to Nike (HQ in Beaverton, OR), Adidas, and major sports leagues.
4 years
SOJC is consistently top-10 in advertising and PR; sequence-based curriculum with hands-on agency-style coursework and Portland internships.
5 years
Five-year accredited Bachelor of Architecture; strong emphasis on sustainability, ecological design, and Portland-Pacific Northwest design vernacular.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $66,531
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
