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Best Colleges in Oregon

All 41 colleges in Oregon, ranked by overall quality and led by University of Portland, Linfield University and Reed College. 23 public, 18 private. median out-of-state tuition $25,431. lowest in-state tuition $4,896 at Tillamook Bay Community College. Each school below shows its acceptance rate, tuition and average SAT.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best college in Oregon?

Based on our overall rankings, University of Portland is the top-ranked college in Oregon. Other strong choices include Linfield University, Reed College, Lewis & Clark College.

How many colleges are in Oregon?

We track 41 four-year colleges in Oregon, including 23 public institutions and 18 private ones.

How much does college cost in Oregon?

The average out-of-state tuition across colleges we track in Oregon is approximately $25,431 per year. In-state students at public schools typically pay significantly less, and most schools offer financial aid that reduces the effective cost.

What are the best public colleges in Oregon?

The best public colleges in Oregon include Oregon State University, University of Oregon, Oregon Institute of Technology. Public universities typically offer lower tuition for in-state residents.

What are the best private colleges in Oregon?

The best private colleges in Oregon include University of Portland, Linfield University, Reed College. Private colleges may offer more generous financial aid despite higher sticker prices.

How are these Oregon rankings determined?

Our overall rankings are calculated independently from publicly available data including U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, IPEDS, and aggregated student-experience signals — not from US News or any other publication.

By major in Oregon

  1. 1. University of Portland — Portland, OR · 89.2% acceptance · SAT 1,277 · $58,100 tuition · 80% grad rate
  2. 2. Linfield University — McMinnville, OR · 85.2% acceptance · $50,850 tuition · 70% grad rate
  3. 3. Reed College — Portland, OR · 24.6% acceptance · SAT 1,437 · $69,350 tuition · 71% grad rate
  4. 4. Lewis & Clark College — Portland, OR · 78.5% acceptance · $64,828 tuition · 75% grad rate
  5. 5. Oregon State University — Corvallis, OR · 77.3% acceptance · SAT 1,290 · $38,190 tuition · 70% grad rate
  6. 6. University of Oregon — Eugene, OR · 88.3% acceptance · SAT 1,272 · $44,598 tuition · 72% grad rate
  7. 7. Willamette University — Salem, OR · 77.1% acceptance · SAT 1,377 · $51,156 tuition · 71% grad rate
  8. 8. George Fox University — Newberg, OR · 93.5% acceptance · SAT 1,197 · $42,750 tuition · 72% grad rate
  9. 9. Warner Pacific University — Portland, OR · 71.1% acceptance · $22,220 tuition · 66% grad rate
  10. 10. Pacific University — Forest Grove, OR · 89.6% acceptance · SAT 1,090 · $56,374 tuition · 67% grad rate
  11. 11. Oregon Institute of Technology — Klamath Falls, OR · 95% acceptance · SAT 1,150 · $37,196 tuition · 54% grad rate
  12. 12. Oregon State University-Cascades Campus — Bend, OR · 63.1% acceptance · SAT 1,255 · $37,356 tuition · 56% grad rate
  13. 13. Mount Angel Seminary — Saint Benedict, OR · 100% acceptance · $31,490 tuition · 50% grad rate
  14. 14. Bushnell University — Eugene, OR · 67.3% acceptance · SAT 1,020 · $35,800 tuition · 56% grad rate
  15. 15. Portland State University — Portland, OR · 90.9% acceptance · $31,074 tuition · 53% grad rate
  16. 16. Corban University — Salem, OR · 93.9% acceptance · $40,280 tuition · 61% grad rate
  17. 17. Western Oregon University — Monmouth, OR · 98.1% acceptance · $32,534 tuition · 47% grad rate
  18. 18. Southern Oregon University — Ashland, OR · 88.6% acceptance · $31,887 tuition · 43% grad rate
  19. 19. Eastern Oregon University — La Grande, OR · 98.3% acceptance · $25,431 tuition · 43% grad rate
  20. 20. Oregon Health & Science University — Portland, OR
  21. 21. New Hope Christian College-Eugene — Eugene, OR · 80% acceptance · $17,620 tuition · 44% grad rate
  22. 22. Southwestern Oregon Community College — Coos Bay, OR · $7,192 tuition · 40% grad rate
  23. 23. Pacific Northwest College of Art — Portland, OR · 74.9% acceptance · $49,006 tuition · 36% grad rate
  24. 24. Linn-Benton Community College — Albany, OR · $15,901 tuition · 29% grad rate
  25. 25. Clackamas Community College — Oregon City, OR · $14,265 tuition · 23% grad rate
  26. 26. Tillamook Bay Community College — Tillamook, OR · $5,616 tuition · 31% grad rate
  27. 27. Central Oregon Community College — Bend, OR · $13,545 tuition · 25% grad rate
  28. 28. Portland Community College — Portland, OR · $10,440 tuition · 18% grad rate
  29. 29. Columbia Gorge Community College — The Dalles, OR · $10,260 tuition · 22% grad rate
  30. 30. Oregon Coast Community College — Newport, OR · $5,544 tuition · 36% grad rate
  31. 31. Blue Mountain Community College — Pendleton, OR · $9,754 tuition · 30% grad rate
  32. 32. Clatsop Community College — Astoria, OR · $9,610 tuition · 29% grad rate
  33. 33. Rogue Community College — Grants Pass, OR · $6,300 tuition · 9% grad rate
  34. 34. Mt Hood Community College — Gresham, OR · $9,819 tuition · 24% grad rate
  35. 35. Chemeketa Community College — Salem, OR · $14,040 tuition · 21% grad rate
  36. 36. Lane Community College — Eugene, OR · $13,078 tuition · 20% grad rate
  37. 37. Warner Pacific University Professional and Graduate Studies — Portland, OR · 59.4% acceptance · $14,640 tuition
  38. 38. National University of Natural Medicine — Portland, OR
  39. 39. Western Seminary — Portland, OR
  40. 40. University of Western States — Portland, OR
  41. 41. Pacific Bible College — Medford, OR · 100% acceptance · $7,168 tuition

Best Colleges in Oregon on PickACampus