Oregon Private Colleges

There are 19 private colleges and universities in Oregon enrolling 30,901 students. Explore the list below to find the private college match for you. Private colleges are usually smaller in size, more expensive than public schools and often academically rigorous. If you feel you may have difficulty fitting into the large class sizes which are common on many public campuses, take a look at Oregon private colleges.  Oregon is home to popular private schools like University of Portland, Reed College and Lewis & Clark College.