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UO Scientist Joins Nobel Winner to Explore Molecular Sponges
Researchers team up to study particles that can harvest water from air.
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As a top-tier public research university, the UO teaches students to think critically and act creatively with programs that shape the future.
Explore 300+ programs at the UO, where big ideas thrive. Find resources to support your academic journey so you can push boundaries, fuel passions, and prepare for an impactful career.
Ready to become a Duck? Explore campus, housing, and our tuition guarantee. Learn how to apply to join the flock.
The UO’s sports legacy runs deep—from iconic Hayward Field to Nike’s global reach—fueling pride, progress, and our winning spirit.
From ocean depths to human performance, UO students and faculty team up to tackle big challenges and create real-world change.
Your go-to hub for navigating the UO—register for classes, manage finances, and get support for academics, tech, and more.
About the UO
ABOUT THE UO
The University of Oregon has long served as an agent of change and innovation. For more than a century, we’ve grown along with our state and region. Through it all, we’ve been steadfast in our focus on the future. A place for big ideas, we push the boundaries of knowledge and prepare our students for fulfilling, impactful careers and lives.
Our Schools and Colleges
College of Arts and Sciences
Charles H. Lundquist College of Business
College of Design
College of Education
Robert D. Clark Honors College
School of Journalism and Communication
School of Music and Dance
School of Law
Graduate Studies
Our Students
Diverse, well prepared, and multi-talented, our students hail from all fifty states, four U.S. territories, and 96 countries.
24,448
STUDENTS
3.73
AVERAGE GPA OF ENTERING STUDENTS
85%
RETENTION RATE FOR FRESHMEN
Freshman Profile
36%
New Freshmen are Ethnic and Racial Minorities
27%
Resident Oregon Freshmen are First-Generation College Students
34%
Resident Oregon Freshmen are Eligible for Federal Pell Grants
14%
ASIAN AMERICAN
6%
BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN
16%
HISPANIC OR LATINO
3%
NATIVE AMERICAN
2%
NATIVE HAWAIIAN OR PACIFIC ISLANDER
Explore Admissions
Cost of Attendance
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Academics
The University of Oregon is one of only two schools in the Pacific Northwest selected for membership in the prestigious Association of American Universities, a consortium of more than 70 leading public and private research institutions in the United States and Canada.
#1
public university in Oregon
Tier 1
national public research university
34%
of undergraduates study abroad
302
DEGREE AND CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
18:1
STUDENT TO TEACHER RATIO
23
MEDIAN CLASS SIZE
What We Do
We exist to provide Oregonians and their peers from around the world access to an excellent education.
We challenge our students to question critically, think logically, communicate clearly, act creatively, and live ethically.
We serve the people of Oregon, our nation, and the world through research, teaching, and outreach that benefits humanity, drives innovation, strengthens the economy, and transforms lives.
Our Mission and Values
Top 15 Majors
by undergraduate enrollment
Business Administration
Psychology
Human Physiology
Journalism
Political Science
Biology
Advertising
General Social Science
Art
Architecture
Educational Foundations
Economics
Public Relations
Computer Science
Sociology
Explore All Majors and Minors
By the Numbers
The fruits of our teaching, research, and public service efforts return billions to Oregon’s economy every year and make positive impacts that reach people throughout the world.
2,142
University of Oregon Teaching and Research Faculty
$177M
Grants, Contracts, and Competitive Awards (FY24)
1,082
Research Proposals Submitted (FY24)
$1B
UO Operating Budget (FY21)
6.5%
Amount Funded by State Appropriation
$3.7B
Economic Return to Oregon (FY24)
$3.2B
Campaign Gifts as of June 30, 2021
$1.4B
UO Endowment value as of June 30, 2022
Our Faculty Includes
Image
1 Nobel Prize Winner
Image
1 MacArthur Fellow
Image
2 National Medal of Science Winners
Image
2 American Cancer Society Fellows
Image
1 Pulitzer Prize Winner
Image
12 National Academy of Sciences Members
Image
30 Guggenheim Fellows
Image
15 American Academy of Arts and Sciences Members
Image
45 American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellows
Image
11 American Council of Learned Societies Fellows
Image
11 National Academy of Inventors Fellows/Senior Members
Image
2 National Academy of Medicine Members
23 National Endowment for the Humanities Fellows
Our state is our name. We are Oregon.
The impact of the University of Oregon is all around us. From Curry to Wallowa and Malheur to Clatsop, the benefits of our teaching, research, partnerships, and outreach span the entire state. Among our cornerstone projects, we're fighting climate change, improving K-12 education, addressing children's behavioral health, expanding the skills of our workforce, and strengthening the resilience of urban and rural communities.
UO's Impact in Oregon
The University of Oregon is located on Kalapuya Ilihi, the traditional indigenous homeland of the Kalapuya people. Following treaties between 1851 and 1855, Kalapuya people were dispossessed of their indigenous homeland by the United States government and forcibly removed to the Coast Reservation in Western Oregon. Today, Kalapuya descendants are primarily citizens of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde and the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, and they continue to make important contributions to their communities, to the UO, to Oregon, and to the world.
In following the Indigenous protocol of acknowledging the original people of the land we occupy, we also extend our respect to the nine federally recognized Indigenous Nations of Oregon: the Burns Paiute Tribe, the Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians, the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde, the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, the Coquille Indian Tribe, the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians, and the Klamath Tribes. We express our respect to the many more tribes who have ancestral connections to this territory, as well as to all other displaced Indigenous peoples who call Oregon home. Hayu masi.
Our Alumni
More than 276,000 Duck alumni live, work, lead, and excel in 153 countries across the world. The University of Oregon Alumni Association keeps them all connected to their alma mater and to each other.
276,000+
TOTAL LIVING ALUMNI
129,000+
LIVING IN OREGON
113,000+
LIVING IN OTHER STATES
31,000+
LIVING OUTSIDE THE U.S.
Our Alumni Include
8
Oregon Governors
8
U.S. Senators
20
U.S. Representatives
UO Alumni Association
Skip to main content
Search
Search University of Oregon Sites
Search
Explore All Majors and Degrees
Request Info
Apply Today
Visit Us
Get Tickets
View All Sports
View the Latest Research News
Find an Expert by Research Area
View Course Catalog
Register for Classes
Key Dates and Actions
Apply Now
Early: Nov. 1
Regular: Jan. 15
Financial Aid (FAFSA)
Priority: March 1
Confirm: May 1
Soaring from the Sidelines
Thanks to human physiology internships, these ducks are getting hands-on lessons in medicine and helping UO athletes soar.
Read the Story
UO Scientist Joins Nobel Winner to Explore Molecular Sponges
Researchers team up to study particles that can harvest water from air.
Learn About the Partnership
As a top-tier public research university, the UO teaches students to think critically and act creatively with programs that shape the future.
Explore 300+ programs at the UO, where big ideas thrive. Find resources to support your academic journey so you can push boundaries, fuel passions, and prepare for an impactful career.
Ready to become a Duck? Explore campus, housing, and our tuition guarantee. Learn how to apply to join the flock.
The UO’s sports legacy runs deep—from iconic Hayward Field to Nike’s global reach—fueling pride, progress, and our winning spirit.
From ocean depths to human performance, UO students and faculty team up to tackle big challenges and create real-world change.
Your go-to hub for navigating the UO—register for classes, manage finances, and get support for academics, tech, and more.
About the UO
ABOUT THE UO
The University of Oregon has long served as an agent of change and innovation. For more than a century, we’ve grown along with our state and region. Through it all, we’ve been steadfast in our focus on the future. A place for big ideas, we push the boundaries of knowledge and prepare our students for fulfilling, impactful careers and lives.
Our Schools and Colleges
College of Arts and Sciences
Charles H. Lundquist College of Business
College of Design
College of Education
Robert D. Clark Honors College
School of Journalism and Communication
School of Music and Dance
School of Law
Graduate Studies
Our Students
Diverse, well prepared, and multi-talented, our students hail from all fifty states, four U.S. territories, and 96 countries.
24,448
STUDENTS
3.73
AVERAGE GPA OF ENTERING STUDENTS
85%
RETENTION RATE FOR FRESHMEN
Freshman Profile
36%
New Freshmen are Ethnic and Racial Minorities
27%
Resident Oregon Freshmen are First-Generation College Students
34%
Resident Oregon Freshmen are Eligible for Federal Pell Grants
14%
ASIAN AMERICAN
6%
BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN
16%
HISPANIC OR LATINO
3%
NATIVE AMERICAN
2%
NATIVE HAWAIIAN OR PACIFIC ISLANDER
Explore Admissions
Cost of Attendance
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Academics
The University of Oregon is one of only two schools in the Pacific Northwest selected for membership in the prestigious Association of American Universities, a consortium of more than 70 leading public and private research institutions in the United States and Canada.
#1
public university in Oregon
Tier 1
national public research university
34%
of undergraduates study abroad
302
DEGREE AND CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
18:1
STUDENT TO TEACHER RATIO
23
MEDIAN CLASS SIZE
What We Do
We exist to provide Oregonians and their peers from around the world access to an excellent education.
We challenge our students to question critically, think logically, communicate clearly, act creatively, and live ethically.
We serve the people of Oregon, our nation, and the world through research, teaching, and outreach that benefits humanity, drives innovation, strengthens the economy, and transforms lives.
Our Mission and Values
Top 15 Majors
by undergraduate enrollment
Business Administration
Psychology
Human Physiology
Journalism
Political Science
Biology
Advertising
General Social Science
Art
Architecture
Educational Foundations
Economics
Public Relations
Computer Science
Sociology
Explore All Majors and Minors
By the Numbers
The fruits of our teaching, research, and public service efforts return billions to Oregon’s economy every year and make positive impacts that reach people throughout the world.
2,142
University of Oregon Teaching and Research Faculty
$177M
Grants, Contracts, and Competitive Awards (FY24)
1,082
Research Proposals Submitted (FY24)
$1B
UO Operating Budget (FY21)
6.5%
Amount Funded by State Appropriation
$3.7B
Economic Return to Oregon (FY24)
$3.2B
Campaign Gifts as of June 30, 2021
$1.4B
UO Endowment value as of June 30, 2022
Our Faculty Includes
Image
1 Nobel Prize Winner
Image
1 MacArthur Fellow
Image
2 National Medal of Science Winners
Image
2 American Cancer Society Fellows
Image
1 Pulitzer Prize Winner
Image
12 National Academy of Sciences Members
Image
30 Guggenheim Fellows
Image
15 American Academy of Arts and Sciences Members
Image
45 American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellows
Image
11 American Council of Learned Societies Fellows
Image
11 National Academy of Inventors Fellows/Senior Members
Image
2 National Academy of Medicine Members
23 National Endowment for the Humanities Fellows
Our state is our name. We are Oregon.
The impact of the University of Oregon is all around us. From Curry to Wallowa and Malheur to Clatsop, the benefits of our teaching, research, partnerships, and outreach span the entire state. Among our cornerstone projects, we're fighting climate change, improving K-12 education, addressing children's behavioral health, expanding the skills of our workforce, and strengthening the resilience of urban and rural communities.
UO's Impact in Oregon
The University of Oregon is located on Kalapuya Ilihi, the traditional indigenous homeland of the Kalapuya people. Following treaties between 1851 and 1855, Kalapuya people were dispossessed of their indigenous homeland by the United States government and forcibly removed to the Coast Reservation in Western Oregon. Today, Kalapuya descendants are primarily citizens of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde and the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, and they continue to make important contributions to their communities, to the UO, to Oregon, and to the world.
In following the Indigenous protocol of acknowledging the original people of the land we occupy, we also extend our respect to the nine federally recognized Indigenous Nations of Oregon: the Burns Paiute Tribe, the Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians, the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde, the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, the Coquille Indian Tribe, the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians, and the Klamath Tribes. We express our respect to the many more tribes who have ancestral connections to this territory, as well as to all other displaced Indigenous peoples who call Oregon home. Hayu masi.
Our Alumni
More than 276,000 Duck alumni live, work, lead, and excel in 153 countries across the world. The University of Oregon Alumni Association keeps them all connected to their alma mater and to each other.
276,000+
TOTAL LIVING ALUMNI
129,000+
LIVING IN OREGON
113,000+
LIVING IN OTHER STATES
31,000+
LIVING OUTSIDE THE U.S.
Our Alumni Include
8
Oregon Governors
8
U.S. Senators
20
U.S. Representatives
UO Alumni Association