Enrollment: 17619
Average SAT: 555
Most Popular Majors: Business/Commerce, General,Journalism,Psychology, General,
Regular Application Deadline: 01/15
Student Faculty Ratio: 19:1

Undergraduate Receiving Need-Based Financial Aid: 117
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid: $6,114.00

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School Says - General Information
At the University of Oregon (UO), you'll be part of a community dedicated to making a difference in the world. Whether you want to change a community, a law, or one person's mind, the UO will provide you with the inspiration and resources you'll need to succeed. You'll discover that many of the UO's 273 academic programs are internationally recognized for academic excellence. Chemistry, economics, English, psychology, molecular biology, biochemistry, physics, neuroscience, and sports marketing departments all rank among the top ten in the U. S. Programs in comparative literature, finance, historic preservation, and mathematics rank in the top twenty in the U.S. Set in a 295-acre arboretum, the University of Oregon is quite literally green. Both academic and outdoor programs will bring you into contact with forests, mountains, rivers, and lakes. The world's first green chemistry teaching methods were developed by UO students and faculty. The Lillis Business Complex is the only green facility of a top-ranked business school world-wide. Nationally-recognized programs in sustainable business, architecture, and technology demonstrate the UO's ongoing commitment to the environment. With a student-teacher ratio of 18:1 and an average class size of 22 students, youÂ'll discover that itÂ's easy to connect with faculty members and your peers. You'll also have all the resources of a major research university, with 273 comprehensive academic programs and more than 250 student organizations. The UO was recognized by the American Council on Education as one of the nation's leaders in internationalization. You'll attend UO classes alongside students from all fifty states, four U.S. territories and eighty-four other countries and learn from people with religious, cultural, and ethnic heritages different from your own. You'll thrive as you learn to see the world differently.

School Says - Student Body
The Associated Student of University of Oregon offers more than 250 student organizations, including cultural organizations, fraternities and sororities, student government, campus ministries, political groups, performing arts groups, international student clubs, and honor societies. Learn more at asuo.uoregon.edu. The UO Student Vote Coalition led the nation in registering student voters in each of the past three presidential elections. The UO also ranks 11th in the nation for current Peace Corps volunteers.

School Says - Academics
You'll spend about one third of your UO education on each of three areas of course work: the general education requirements, requirements for your major, and elective credit. The university is on a quarter system. First-year Interest Groups (FIGs) bring together a small group of freshmen interested in the same academic area in three related courses. Freshman Seminars are small-group discussion courses taught by some of the University's most outstanding faculty members. Architecture The UO architecture department is ranked 11th in the nation by Design Intelligence magazine. Arts and Sciences The faculty of the College of Arts and Sciences ranks fifteenth nationally, according to the Graham-Diamond Report. Business The Lundquist College of Business is ranked 1st in Oregon, 2nd in the NW , and 17th nationally (U.S. News and World Reports). Education The UO's College of Education is ranked 3rd in the U.S. for special education and 6th among public colleges overall (U.S. News and World Reports. It is the only top-tier college of education in the Pacific Northwest. Journalism and Communication The UO's School of Journalism and Communication is ranked among the top 25 in the nation. Music and Dance The UO School of Music and Dance is the only comprehensive school of music in Oregon.

School Says - Admissions
The early notification deadline for fall 2009 is November 1, 2008. The standard admission deadline for fall 2009 is January 15, 2009. To be eligible for freshman admission, you must have a high school GPA of at least 3.00, be a graduate of a standard or accredited high school, and submit SAT or ACT scores. A cumulative GPA of 3.25 or better on a 4.00 scale and completion of at least sixteen units of academic course work qualifies you for guaranteed admission. We require the following college-preparatory courses: Four years of English in preparatory composition and literature; three years of.mathematics including first-year algebra and two additional years of college-preparatory mathematics; two years of science in such areas as biology, chemistry or physics; and three years of Social science which could include one year of U.S. history, one year of global studies such as world history or geography, and one elective. Two years of the same second-language in high school or two college terms of the same second language are also required. Other factors considered for admission include the strength of high school coursework, grade trend, class rank, and senior-year course load. Academic potential and special talents are also considered. To apply, submit a completed application for admission, transcripts, SAT or ACT scores and nonrefundable $50 application fee to the Office of Admissions. For information and an application, contact: Office of Admissions 1217 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403-1217] United States Phone: 541-346-3201 Toll-free: 800-BE-A-DUCK Website: http://admissions.uoregon.edu

School Says - Campus Life
The UO is located in the center of Eugene (metropolitan area population 256,380), a classic college town thatÂ's small enough to bike across, but large enough to offer diverse art, music, and social venues. The Hult Center for the Performing Arts and the Grammy-winning Oregon Bach Festival lure a variety of nationally acclaimed musical acts each year. Rolling Stone named Eugene to its list of top ten college town music scenes. Eugene is a great place for those who love the outdoors, and offers more than 100 city parks, 250 miles of bicycle trails, rock climbing areas, and beautiful public gardens, all within the city limits. Getting here is easy. Eugene is served by several major airlines and is on the main north-south Amtrak line that runs between Seattle and San Diego. With 11 NCAA Division 1 teams, as well as 44 club sports, youÂ'll have your choice of sports to play or teams to cheer. The excitement begins in the fall, when youÂ'll root for Ducks' football team at Autzen Stadium. In the winter, the men's and women's basketball teams thrill the crowds at McArthur Court. In the spring, UO track stars compete at Hayward Field, often the site for NCAA championships and U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials. Four museums on campus are valuable resources in the sciences and visual arts. The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art offers exhibitions of classical and contemporary art. Three theaters offer students an opportunity to produce and perform. Films, lectures, and cultural events are an everyday part of campus life.

School Says - Cost Aid
Resident: Undergraduate tuition and fees for the 2007-08 academic year were $6,174. On-campus residence halls, including room and board, $7,848 per academic year for double occupancy. Books and supplies, $900. Personal expenses, $2,376. Total, $17,298. Nonresident: Undergraduate tuition and fees for the 2007-08 academic year were, $19,388. On-campus residence halls, including room and board, $7,848 per academic year for double occupancy. Books and supplies, $900. Personal expenses, $2,376. Total, $30,512.The UO makes a concerted effort to enable you to attend the UO regardless of your family's income. Financial aid in the form of grants, loans, and employment is available to qualifying students. More than 65% of our students receive scholarships that are awarded through the university, academic departments, and private sources. Eligibility information To apply for financial aid, you must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in early February. The UOÂ's federal school code is 003223. Scholarship application deadline: January 15, 2009 (postmark) for the following fall term. • All required materials must be postmarked by January 15, 2009 • Submit admission materials, transcripts, SAT or ACT scores, and application fee to the Office of Admissions • Submit scholarship application and essays to the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships Competition for scholarships is very strong. Unless exceptional circumstances exist, applicants must have minimum GPAs of 3.50. For scholarship applications and eligibility requirements, visit financialaid.uoregon.edu. Dean's Scholarships These scholarships are awarded each year to academically successful entering freshmen and range from $1,000 to $6,000 per year. General University, Laurel, and Presidential Scholarships For the 2007-08 school year, more than 1,000 students were offered these scholarships, which ranged from $1000 to $6,500. Diversity-Building Scholarships (DBS) DBS awards are tuition-remission scholarships with awards ranging from partial to full tuition and fee waivers. Staton Scholarships These $5,000 scholarships, renewable for up to four years, are awarded each year to incoming Oregon students with extraordinary financial need. Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) WUE offers selected freshmen from certain western states the opportunity to study at the University of Oregon for 150 percent of UO resident tuition.

Students Say - Academics
Ask University of Oregon students what they like best about their school and a surprising number will mention intercollegiate athletics. Press them a bit harder, however, and they'll start to identify the school's many outstanding academic programs: a business school with "a great faculty" and "amazing facilities;" solid and popular foreign language programs, including robust offerings in Japanese and Chinese; an "esteemed" and "extremely challenging" journalism school; a "very strong program in psychology and neuroscience"; an architecture program that "is increasing in popularity"; and a music program that students tout as "one of the best in the country." The school also offers "a strong study-abroad program" that provides a "good outlet for all of the creative types at the university to pursue wild adventures or projects around the world," "tons of opportunities for internships," and "a whole world of unrecognized undergraduate lab research opportunities. Any, let alone all of these opportunities would give any student a foot in the door for a future in research." In other words, an ocean of opportunities awaits anyone here willing to seek it out. UO "is a place where you can get involved as deeply as you care to in social causes/politics, where you can become closely connected to your professors and their research, and where a sense of community (on campus and off) permeates your entire educational career." University of Oregon: come for the football and basketball, stay for the "incredible academics."

Students Say - Campus Life
Life at UO is amazing all year round, undergrads report. In the fall "there is football, warm but crisp weather, and our campus is gorgeous." During the winter "there are basketball games and a lot of indoor parties." Spring and summer "are gorgeous" and the best time to enjoy the area's many outdoor opportunities, because "the rain keeps people inside during the fall and winter." Hometown Eugene "is great for the outdoors…. There are mountains to hike, rivers to float, and lakes to swim in all within 15 minutes. The coast is an hour away; the mountains are only an hour away (if you ski during the winter)." The school's outdoor program "has several trips each week. Depending on the season, they have rock climbing, snow excursions, white water rafting, and camping trips." Eugene is also great for cultural life. "The Hult Center and other venues host extensive arts and entertainment opportunities including the annual Bach Festival, numerous other music festivals, art walks, the Saturday Market crafts fair-the list is extensive." Enthusiasm for sports permeates the campus, and "there's always a party going on" if that's what you're looking for. In short, "Whatever interests students hold, Eugene and the university usually have something going on that captures their attention."

Students Say - Student Body
There is a significant blend of students with different ethnicities, religious views, sexual orientations, and genders at the University of Oregon, where students tend to be "laid-back, environmentally conscious, and politically inclined...usually to the left." The population includes "more than its fair share of nerds, preps, theater kids, hippies, and maybe more pot smokers, but everyone seems to be super friendly, and most people just want to get along." The student body is "pretty white-bread," though, partly in reflection of the state of Oregon's demographics (the state is 93 percent white). "If they lowered out-of-state costs, more people would attend who are from ethnically diverse cities," one student suggests. A "large Asian and Middle Eastern population" accounts for much of the racial diversity here.

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