The Best Oregon Big Colleges

These are the top ranked large, public and private, four-year colleges in Oregon as ranked by CollegeSimply. These schools all have total enrollment of 20,000 or more. Leading the list for 2027 is Oregon State University. Learn how the Best Large Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page.

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Oregon State University Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Corvallis, OR
  • 5.0 | 1 reviews
  • 37,163 total enrollment

Oregon State is a large public university known for undergraduate forestry, marine science, and engineering. Corvallis is a college town built around the campus in Oregon's Willamette Valley.

#1 Best Public Universities in Oregon 7/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1140-1400
  • Avg GPA 3.61
  • Acceptance Rate 77%
  • Net Price $22,467
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University of Oregon Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Eugene, OR
  • 5.0 | 4 reviews
  • 24,404 total enrollment

Oregon is a large public university known for undergraduate journalism, architecture, and business. Eugene is a classic college town built around the campus.

#2 Best Public Universities in Oregon 7/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1130-1360
  • Avg GPA 3.73
  • Acceptance Rate 88%
  • Net Price $24,605
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