University of Oregonis a public institution that was founded in the year 1876. It has undergraduate enrollment of around 19,528, its setting is urban, and the campus area is 295 acres. The University has a quarter-based academic calendar. University of Oregon's ranking in 2012 edition of the Best Colleges is National Universities.

The UO Ducks sports team’s takes part in the NCAA Division I Pac-12 Conference and draw the considerable amount of fans, especially in the track and field and football. Greek life attracts a sizable amount of students, as over 20 percent of students are affiliated with the fraternity or sorority. On campus housing is not ensured, and spots are filled on the first come first served basis.

For the graduate students, the University of Oregon has a top ranked College of Education, as well as a business school, law school, and other graduate degree programs. UO is home to over 30 research centers and institutes, from Center for the Study of Women in Society to Northwest Indian Language Institute. Famous alumni of the University include Ken Kesey, author of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest and Bill Bowerman, cofounder of Nike, Inc.

Campus Location

1226 University of Oregon
Eugene, OR 97403-1226

General Information

School type-public, coed college
Year founded-1876
Religious affiliation-N/A
Academic calendar-quarter
Setting-urban