Best Colleges in Oregon 2026

Oregon's higher education landscape offers strong options across both public and private institutions, with 24 qualifying schools providing diverse academic pathways. The top-ranked schools excel through focused academic programs, strong graduation rates, and solid career outcomes for graduates. Oregon's public universities dominate the rankings, claiming three of the top five spots, while private colleges contribute two institutions known for specialized programs. When evaluating Oregon colleges, students should prioritize factors like program strength in their intended major, class sizes, research opportunities, and post-graduation employment rates. The state's mix includes comprehensive research universities alongside smaller liberal arts colleges, ensuring students can find institutions matching their academic goals and learning preferences.

Schools Ranked

$51,751

Avg. Earnings

47.8%

Avg. Graduation Rate

Top 25 Schools

College rankings
#	School	Graduation Rate	Median Earnings	Acceptance Rate	In-State Tuition
1	Warner Pacific University Portland, Oregon	82.1%	$55,204	72.3%	$21,010
2	Oregon State University Corvallis, Oregon	70.6%	$64,010	82.5%	$13,494
3	University of Oregon Eugene, Oregon	71.5%	$61,324	86.3%	$15,669
4	Oregon Institute of Technology Klamath Falls, Oregon	59.1%	$72,273	92.6%	$12,687
5	Reed College Portland, Oregon	75.9%	$62,927	30.8%	$67,020
6	Oregon State University-Cascades Campus Bend, Oregon	51.2%	$64,010	79.0%	$12,594
7	Corban University Salem, Oregon	61.0%	$48,917	34.8%	$37,208
8	University of Portland Portland, Oregon	80.4%	$82,804	92.5%	$54,900
9	Portland State University Portland, Oregon	53.1%	$57,906	93.1%	$11,238
10	Southwestern Oregon Community College Coos Bay, Oregon	38.1%	$38,349		$6,840
11	Klamath Community College Klamath Falls, Oregon	36.7%	$34,357		$4,857
12	Bushnell University Eugene, Oregon	61.8%	$53,623	66.9%	$34,740
13	Linfield University McMinnville, Oregon	65.2%	$78,638	88.7%	$49,530
14	Multnomah University Portland, Oregon	50.8%	$47,939	53.4%	$30,310
15	Western Oregon University Monmouth, Oregon	44.8%	$51,815	83.4%	$11,025
16	Umpqua Community College Roseburg, Oregon	31.8%	$36,676		$5,909
17	Mt Hood Community College Gresham, Oregon	26.1%	$41,125		$5,175
18	Linn-Benton Community College Albany, Oregon	24.9%	$41,363		$6,288
19	Clackamas Community College Oregon City, Oregon	22.2%	$42,886		$6,210
20	Clatsop Community College Astoria, Oregon	23.7%	$39,477		$4,575
21	Central Oregon Community College Bend, Oregon	24.6%	$38,940		$4,941
22	Treasure Valley Community College Ontario, Oregon	27.0%	$36,738		$6,210
23	Portland Community College Portland, Oregon	17.7%	$44,592		$5,040
24	Chemeketa Community College Salem, Oregon	22.2%	$40,968		$6,210
25	Willamette University Salem, Oregon	72.7%	$56,911	80.6%	$48,268