Ranking
Most Selective Colleges in Oregon by Acceptance Rate 2026
Reed College leads this list with a reported acceptance rate of 24.6%. This page ranks only schools with standard reported admissions data.
The hardest Oregon colleges to get into — ranked by lowest undergraduate acceptance.
- Schools ranked
- 20
- Cheapest net price
- $9,552
- Top earnings 10y
- $82,804
- Public / Private
- 8 / 12
Reed College
D- Acceptance
- 24.6%
- Net price
- $33,013
- Earnings 10y
- $62,927
- Acceptance
- 24.6%
Oregon State University-Cascades Campus
B- Acceptance
- 63.1%
- Net price
- $18,048
- Earnings 10y
- $64,010
- Acceptance
- 63.1%
Bushnell University
C- Acceptance
- 67.3%
- Net price
- $20,789
- Earnings 10y
- $53,623
- Acceptance
- 67.3%
Warner Pacific University
D- Acceptance
- 71.1%
- Net price
- $25,629
- Earnings 10y
- $55,204
- Acceptance
- 71.1%
Pacific Northwest College of Art
D- Acceptance
- 74.9%
- Net price
- $35,785
- Earnings 10y
- $34,883
- Acceptance
- 74.9%
Willamette University
C- Acceptance
- 77.1%
- Net price
- $25,121
- Earnings 10y
- $56,911
- Acceptance
- 77.1%
Oregon State University
B- Acceptance
- 77.3%
- Net price
- $19,604
- Earnings 10y
- $64,010
- Acceptance
- 77.3%
Lewis & Clark College
D- Acceptance
- 78.5%
- Net price
- $36,013
- Earnings 10y
- $62,205
- Acceptance
- 78.5%
New Hope Christian College-Eugene
D- Acceptance
- 80%
- Net price
- $21,600
- Earnings 10y
- $31,115
- Acceptance
- 80%
Linfield University
B- Acceptance
- 85.2%
- Net price
- $26,536
- Earnings 10y
- $78,638
- Acceptance
- 85.2%
University of Oregon
C- Acceptance
- 88.3%
- Net price
- $22,182
- Earnings 10y
- $61,324
- Acceptance
- 88.3%
Southern Oregon University
C- Acceptance
- 88.6%
- Net price
- $16,732
- Earnings 10y
- $49,175
- Acceptance
- 88.6%
University of Portland
C- Acceptance
- 89.2%
- Net price
- $28,210
- Earnings 10y
- $82,804
- Acceptance
- 89.2%
Pacific University
D- Acceptance
- 89.6%
- Net price
- $35,273
- Earnings 10y
- $60,583
- Acceptance
- 89.6%
Portland State University
A- Acceptance
- 90.9%
- Net price
- $9,552
- Earnings 10y
- $57,906
- Acceptance
- 90.9%
George Fox University
D- Acceptance
- 93.5%
- Net price
- $31,679
- Earnings 10y
- $59,761
- Acceptance
- 93.5%
Corban University
D- Acceptance
- 93.9%
- Net price
- $28,035
- Earnings 10y
- $48,917
- Acceptance
- 93.9%
Oregon Institute of Technology
A- Acceptance
- 95%
- Net price
- $15,706
- Earnings 10y
- $72,273
- Acceptance
- 95%
Western Oregon University
B- Acceptance
- 98.1%
- Net price
- $17,237
- Earnings 10y
- $51,815
- Acceptance
- 98.1%
Eastern Oregon University
C- Acceptance
- 98.3%
- Net price
- $17,148
- Earnings 10y
- $50,112
- Acceptance
- 98.3%
How we picked this list
This list starts with Oregon colleges that report a standard admission rate, then sorts by acceptance rate. The set's average EduGradify ROI score is 6.68 (8 public, 12 private).
Source transparency: every figure comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard public data set. See our full methodology for the ROI formula, value grade rules and missing-data handling.
FAQ
Who leads this ranking?
Reed College in Portland, OR tops this ranking. Acceptance rate is 24.6%.
How does EduGradify pick this list?
We rank this set by acceptance using the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard — see our methodology for the full formula. No paid placements, no surveys.
How many Oregon colleges are in this list?
20 Oregon colleges qualified for this ranking based on available federal data.
What does net price mean here?
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. It is reported by each college to the U.S. Department of Education.
Can I use this ranking as a final college decision?
Use it as a shortlist, not a final decision. The ranking compares school-wide federal data; you should still confirm program fit, aid letters, graduation path, transfer policies and current costs with each college.