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Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate in Oregon

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The acceptance rate of an institution measures how many students are accepted as a percentage of the number who apply. Colleges and universities that are more selective are generally seen as more prestigious as it is harder to gain acceptance and enroll. But, there are many factors that influence overall acceptance rate, including the overall number of applicants and the strength of applications received.

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Rank	Institution	Undergraduates	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Reed College	1267	29.19	1,320 – 1,500	30953	38607	#1 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate in Oregon Reed College Portland, OR Founded in 1908, Reed College requires all undergraduates to complete a thesis with a 90-minute presentation and oral defense. Students also need to take various physical education courses. Reed has a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 89% first year retention rate. Many major in English Language and Literature, General. Undergraduates 1,267 Acceptance Rate 29.2 % 18.6% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $30,953 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,607
2	American College of Healthcare Sciences	762	53.49	--	23980	26458	#2 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate in Oregon American College of Healthcare Sciences Portland, OR Located in Portland, American College of Healthcare Sciences’s acceptance rate is 53% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 0% of students at American College of Healthcare Sciences currently receive grant aid from the school. At American College of Healthcare Sciences, there is a 100% first......Read more Undergraduates 762 Acceptance Rate 53.5 % SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $23,980 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,458
3	Oregon State University-Cascades Campus	1049	63.11	1,150 – 1,320	19772	50843	#3 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate in Oregon Oregon State University-Cascades Campus Bend, OR Undergraduates 1,049 Acceptance Rate 63.1 % SAT Score 1,150 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $19,772 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,843
4	Warner Pacific University	383	71.14	890 – 1,150	26187	45660	#4 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate in Oregon Warner Pacific University Portland, OR Based in Portland, Warner Pacific University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. About 97% of students attending Warner Pacific University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Warner Pacific University, there is a 92% first......Read more Undergraduates 383 Acceptance Rate 71.1 % SAT Score 890 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $26,187 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,660
5	Lewis & Clark College	1989	71.18	1,260 – 1,400	37999	43608	#5 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate in Oregon Lewis & Clark College Portland, OR Based in Portland, Lewis & Clark College accepts 71% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of students at Lewis & Clark College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 1,989 Acceptance Rate 71.2 % 9.3% SAT Score 1,260 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $37,999 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,608
6	Pacific Northwest College of Art	448	71.77	--	39710	24101	#6 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate in Oregon Pacific Northwest College of Art Portland, OR Found in Portland, Pacific Northwest College of Art accepted 72% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students attending Pacific Northwest College of Art will receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year......Read more Undergraduates 448 Acceptance Rate 71.8 % 4.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $39,710 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,101
7	Oregon State University	31253	77.3	1,160 – 1,400	22467	50843	#7 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate in Oregon Oregon State University Corvallis, OR Based in Corvallis, Oregon State University’s acceptance rate is 77% and requests $65 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 89% of students at Oregon State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 31,253 Acceptance Rate 77.3 % SAT Score 1,160 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $22,467 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,843
8	Willamette University	1770	77.38	1,240 – 1,450	29421	38932	#8 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate in Oregon Willamette University Salem, OR Willamette University is the oldest college in the Western United States, having opened in 1842. It has an 87% first year retention rate, 13 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and 71% six year graduation rate. Willamette offers 32 programs, and many study Law, Business Administration and Management, and General. Undergraduates 1,770 Acceptance Rate 77.4 % 0.4% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $29,421 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,932
9	Western Oregon University	3034	83.45	1,010 – 1,230	14006	42537	#9 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate in Oregon Western Oregon University Monmouth, OR Located in Monmouth, Western Oregon University’s acceptance rate is 83%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 90% of students at Western Oregon University will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $3,925 each. The first year retention rate is 76%....Read more Undergraduates 3,034 Acceptance Rate 83.5 % 15.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $14,006 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,537
10	Linfield University	1641	85.17	1,050 – 1,240	29936	70643	#10 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate in Oregon Linfield University McMinnville, OR Linfield College became Linfield University in 2020, but the school has roots going back to 1858, when it was called the Baptist College of McMinnville. Its motto is “Connecting Learning, Life and Community.” Elementary Education and Teaching is the most popular program by far....Read more Undergraduates 1,641 Acceptance Rate 85.2 % SAT Score 1,050 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $29,936 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $70,643
11	Portland State University	14932	85.86	1,040 – 1,320	10195	46937	#11 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate in Oregon Portland State University Portland, OR Located in Portland, Portland State University accepts 86% of applicants and requires $60 for undergraduate applications and $67 for graduate applications. About 60% of students at Portland State University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 14,932 Acceptance Rate 85.9 % 5.5% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $10,195 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,937
12	University of Oregon	20710	87.42	1,060 – 1,340	24605	46084	#12 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate in Oregon University of Oregon Eugene, OR Found in Eugene, the University of Oregon accepts 87% of applicants. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. Approximately 79% of students attending the University of Oregon will receive grant aid from the school. At the University of Oregon, there is a 85% first year retention rate......Read more Undergraduates 20,710 Acceptance Rate 87.4 % 1.0% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $24,605 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,084
13	Southern Oregon University	4235	88.62	980 – 1,230	17959	39326	#13 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate in Oregon Southern Oregon University Ashland, OR Located in Ashland, Southern Oregon University’s acceptance rate is 89%. They charge $60 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. About 86% of students at Southern Oregon University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 68%....Read more Undergraduates 4,235 Acceptance Rate 88.6 % SAT Score 980 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $17,959 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,326
14	Sumner College	532	88.89	--	27232	59213	#14 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate in Oregon Sumner College Portland, OR Based in Portland, Sumner College’s acceptance rate is 89% and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 0% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 532 Acceptance Rate 88.9 % SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $27,232 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
15	Pacific University	1465	89.86	860 – 1,180	35235	46936	#15 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate in Oregon Pacific University Forest Grove, OR Although Pacific University is nonsectarian today, it still works closely with the United Church of Christ, who was instrumental in the institution’s founding. There are currently more graduate students than undergraduates. Pacific University was a founding member of the Northwest Conference, which the Boxers participate in. Undergraduates 1,465 Acceptance Rate 89.9 % 0.3% SAT Score 860 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $35,235 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,936
16	University of Portland	2814	91.78	1,200 – 1,380	30985	67913	#16 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate in Oregon University of Portland Portland, OR A non selective school, the University of Portland accepted 7,100 of applicants, 10% of which enrolled. It’s a private Catholic University, sister to the University of Notre Dame, and affiliated with the Congregation of Holy Cross. 80% of undergraduates graduate within six years. Undergraduates 2,814 Acceptance Rate 91.8 % 2.9% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $30,985 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,913
17	George Fox University	3530	92.82	1,010 – 1,360	32171	53568	#17 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate in Oregon George Fox University Newberg, OR George Fox University is a private Christian institution with an 84% first year retention rate and 17 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. GFU’s student athletes are known as the Bruins. Wearing navy blue and gold, they compete in the NCAA Division III with football Northwest Conference. Undergraduates 3,530 Acceptance Rate 92.8 % 0.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $32,171 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,568
18	Corban University	886	93.9	1,020 – 1,190	27119	41735	#18 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate in Oregon Corban University Salem, OR Corban University is non selective. During the last admissions cycle, 28% of those who were accepted enrolled at the school. There are 28 majors and programs to choose from, with Business Administration and Management, General, Mental Health Counseling/Counselor, and Divinity/Ministry among the most popular. Undergraduates 886 Acceptance Rate 93.9 % SAT Score 1,020 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $27,119 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,735
19	Oregon Institute of Technology	5288	94.59	1,010 – 1,270	16831	68301	#19 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate in Oregon Oregon Institute of Technology Klamath Falls, OR Based in Klamath Falls, Oregon Institute of Technology accepted 95% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $50 to apply. About 91% of students at Oregon Institute of Technology currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 5,288 Acceptance Rate 94.6 % 0.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $16,831 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,301
20	Bushnell University	570	97.36	1,020 – 1,200	22907	43484	#20 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate in Oregon Bushnell University Eugene, OR Located in Eugene, Bushnell University’s acceptance rate is 97% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. They are given $20,820 on average. The first year retention rate is 76%....Read more Undergraduates 570 Acceptance Rate 97.4 % 44.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $22,907 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,484
21	Eastern Oregon University	2281	99.16	930 – 1,150	18125	43034	#21 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate in Oregon Eastern Oregon University La Grande, OR Based in La Grande, Eastern Oregon University accepted 99% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 81% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Eastern Oregon University,......Read more Undergraduates 2,281 Acceptance Rate 99.2 % 0.9% SAT Score 930 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $18,125 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,034