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Academics

Quick Stats

Student-Faculty Ratio 24:1
Full-Time Student Population 20,183
Part-Time Student Population 2,164
Full-Time Instructional Faculty 782
Part-Time Instructional Faculty 337
Total FT Faculty 1,167
Faculty with Terminal Degree 97%
Average Faculty Salary $76,023
Full-Time Retention Rate 84%
Part-Time Retention Rate 43%
Transfer-Out Rate 8%
Graduation Rate 66%
Programs/Majors Offered 116
Average Course Load 4 courses
Academic/Career Counseling? Yes
Remedial Services? Yes
Class Sizes
  • Fewer than 20 Students: 37%
  • 20 to 49 Students: 46%
  • 50 or More Students: 17%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

With a school as large as the University of Oregon, it can be easy for students to become lost in the crowd or feel distant from professors and faculty. Professors at the UO, however, always make themselves readily available several times a week, both during office hours and outside of class. Some students complain that the faculty seems too focused on research, and in certain cases this may be true. However, professors naturally vary in teaching style, and most are passionate about their subjects. Despite how harsh the professors may seem at times, with overwhelming homework assignments or a horrific midterm exam, they are there in your best interests and to help you get the most out of your college experience.

Most students disapprove of the general academic requirements and lower-level classes, due to overcrowding and broad, general coursework. Once you get into a major and start taking specialized courses through your department, however, it gets much more bearable—even enjoyable, in most cases. It’s not Harvard or Yale, but the UO provides a wealth of opportunities to those who take advantage of them.

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kswieca

'15

Marine Biology and Oceanography

3.5
B

Work

Being a science major I find the work load to be a lot more than some other majors.

Feb 03, 2012

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SWiebort

'14

Speech Language Pathology

4.6
A

Communication Disorders and Sciences

I do not know that many details yet because I am completing my general education this year. The advisor for this department is very helpful and friendly. I can tell that she is very knowledgable on this topic. It is very straight forward on what classes you need to complete in order to graduate.

Jan 19, 2012

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Miroiter

'16

Interior Architecture

4.6
A

Conducive to Growth

Professors and GTFs are very approachable, which makes it easy to have your questions answered. The curriculum varies from class to class; some classes were stellar and some held no more information than could be found in a quick internet search (which would require significantly fewer papers). Registering for classes is very easy to do and it is done online. Workloads naturally vary depending on the level of the class, but nothing was too heavy. Knight Library is beautiful and a quiet place to study (with small rooms where groups can work together) but many departments have their own libraries and are usually a better bet if you need more silence. I loved the assignments I had to do for the classes for my major (interior architecture). The projects made me grow in terms of skills that I'll need for the future.

Jan 06, 2012

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Facts

Instructional Programs Occupational: No
Academic: Yes
Continuing Professional: Yes
Recreational/Avocational: Yes
Adult Basic Remedial: No
Secondary (High School): No
Special Credit Opportunities Advanced Placement (AP) Credits: Yes
Dual Credit: Yes
Life Experience Credits: No
AP Test Score Requirements Possible credit for scores of 3, 4, or 5
IB Test Score Requirements Possible credit for scores of 5 or higher
Undergraduate Schools/Divisions
  • Charles H. Lundquist College of Business
  • College of Arts & Sciences
  • College of Education
  • Robert D. Honors College
  • School of Architecture & Allied Arts
  • School of Journalism & Communications
  • School of Law
  • School of Music
Degrees Awarded
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Doctorate - Professional practice
  • Doctorate - Research/scholarship
  • Master's degree
  • Post-bachelor's certificate
  • Post-master's certificate
Most Popular Majors
  • Business/Commerce, General: 3%
  • Political Science and Government, General: 2%
  • Psychology: 3%
  • Sociology: 2%
Special Study Options
  • Distance learning opportunities
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)
Best Places to Study
  • The Buzz
  • EMU Common Areas
  • Knight Library
  • Law Library
Did You Know?

Two University of Oregon graduates are Nobel Prize honorees, 10 are Pulitzer Prize winners, and 19 have been Rhodes Scholars.

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