2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More
$18,556
Net Price
93%
Admitted
16%
Enrolled
74%
Graduation Rate
20/1
Student / Faculty
University Detail
University of Oregon
is a public, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 22,257. In 2021, there were 410 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #2 in Oregon and ranks #393 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.
Psychology Degrees Offered
Bachelor, Master, Post Master Certificate, Doctor
Psychology Graduates
410
Total Enrollment
22,257
Type
Public, Four or more years
Institution Accreditation
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Ranking for University of Oregon
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Oregon Rank
Combining ranking factors for 18 schools that offer psychology degrees in Oregon, University of Oregon ranks #2.
U.S. Rank
Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., University of Oregon ranks #393.
Psychology Programs Offered
For psychology degrees, University of Oregon offers General Psychology at the bachelor level. At the master level, the university offers Counseling and Applied Psychology, General Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy and School Psychology. At the post master certificate level Counseling and Applied Psychology and School Psychology are offered. At the doctorate level Counseling and Applied Psychology, Counseling Psychology, General Psychology and School Psychology are offered.
In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.
Psychology Graduates in 2021 | BS | MA | PMC | PhD |
Counseling and Applied Psychology | – | 3 | 15 | 11 |
Counseling Psychology | – | – | – | 4 |
General Psychology | 303 | 16 | – | 7 |
Marriage and Family Therapy | – | 26 | – | – |
School Psychology | – | 3 | 15 | 7 |
Total Graduates | 303 | 48 | 30 | 29 |
Psychology Program Accreditation(s)
Admission, Enrollment, Graduation
In the fall of 2021, 31,558 students applied to the University of Oregon. The university admitted 93% and 16% of those who were admitted also enrolled.
By comparison, the average number of applicants for Oregon universities is 6,196. On average, all Oregon institutions admit 80% and 21% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.
The percentage of University of Oregon students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 87%. Compared to all Oregon four or more years colleges, the percentage is 71%.
The overall graduation rate for University of Oregon is 74%, compared to 63% for all Oregon universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 22%.
Compare UO to Oregon Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees
Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of University of Oregon to the average of all Oregon four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.
Why it Matters
Compare Admission and Enrollment
Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.
UO
31,558
Applicants
93%
Percent Admitted
16%
Percent Enrolled
87%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
74%
Graduation Rate
OR Colleges
6,196
Applicants
80%
Percent Admitted
21%
Percent Enrolled
71%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
63%
Graduation Rate
Student & Faculty Information
In the fall of 2021, there were 1,363 or 70% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 586 or 30% part-time faculty members employed at University of Oregon. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 946 or 49%.
Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.
Why it Matters
Compare Faculty Numbers
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.
UO
20 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
70%
Percent Full-Time
30%
Percent Part-Time
49%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
OR Colleges
14 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
47%
Percent Full-Time
53%
Percent Part-Time
45%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
Tuition and Student Expenses
For the 2021-2022 academic year at University of Oregon the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $11,458, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,158.
For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $15,714 and the average cost for graduate fees is $2,406.
In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend University of Oregon in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.
Expenses for University of Oregon | 2021-2022 |
On Campus Room & Board | $13,509 |
On-Campus Living Expenses | $2,196 |
Total Living Expenses | $15,705 |
Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate | $11,458 |
Books and Supplies, Undergraduate | $1,158 |
Total Undergraduate Expenses | $28,321 |
In-State, Graduate Tuition | $15,714 |
In-State, Graduate Fees | $2,406 |
Total Graduate Expenses | $18,120 |
Net Price
Average Net Price
The average net price to attend University of Oregon is $18,556. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.
In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.
Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
Net Price by Family Income
Depending on the federal, state, or institutional grant aid available, the table below shows the average amount students pay to attend University of Oregon presented by family income bracket.
Students may pay more or less depending on their individual circumstances; however, these are the average costs as tracked by the university and reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Average Net Price by Income | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 |
$0 – $30,000 | $13,666 | $14,131 |
$30,001 – $48,000 | $13,709 | $14,515 |
$48,001 – $75,000 | $16,014 | $15,596 |
$75,001 – $110,000 | $22,728 | $22,453 |
$110,001 and more | $24,459 | $25,537 |
Compare University of Oregon to all Oregon universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.
For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.
Why it Matters
Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.
UO
$28,321
Cost to Attend
$12,897
Average Financial Aid
88%
Percent Receiving Aid
$18,556
Net Price
OR Colleges
$37,304
Cost to Attend
$14,708
Average Financial Aid
92%
Percent Receiving Aid
$20,719
Average Net Price
Financial Aid
The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 3,396 or 88%.
The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 9,873 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $12,897.
All Undergraduate Students
Type of Aid | # Receiving Aid | Average Aid Received |
---|---|---|
Grant or Scholarship Aid | 9,873 | $12,897 |
Pell Grants | 4,424 | $4,879 |
Federal Student Loans | 5,756 | $6,454 |
Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the University of Oregon to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.
We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.
Why it Matters
Compare Financial Aid
Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.
UO
9,873
Grant or Scholarship Aid
49%
Grants or Scholarships
4,424
Number of Pell Grants
22%
Pell Grants
5,756
Federal Student Loans
29%
Federal Student Loans
OR Colleges
2,785
Grant or Scholarship Aid
48%
Grants or Scholarships
1,315
Number of Pell Grants
23%
Pell Grants
1,738
Federal Student Loans
30%
Federal Student Loans
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