“I am proud to welcome the Class of 2028, a group that not only represents the second-largest incoming class in our history but also the most diverse.
This cohort brings a wealth of new ideas, talents, and perspectives that reflect our values of innovation, excellence, and inclusion to strive for a better future.
To all our new Ducks, your presence here signals a bright future for both you and our community, and we are excited to see the incredible contributions you will make to our flourishing community.”
— Jim Brooks, Interim Vice President for Student Services and Enrollment Management
Academics
Top Majors
The UO offers more than 300 undergraduate programs. These are the top 15 requested majors in alphabetical order:
Advertising
Architecture
Biology
Business Administration
Cinema Studies
Computer Science
Economics
Educational Foundations
Human Physiology
Journalism
Marine Biology
Music
Neuroscience
Political Science
Psychology
School and College Breakdown
Percentage of first-year students by school or college major:
44% | College of Arts and Sciences |
5% | College of Design |
3% | College of Education |
1% | Ballmer Institute for Children’s Behavioral Health |
23% | College of Business |
5% | School of Journalism and Communication |
2% | School of Music and Dance |
Racial Diversity Breakdown
20% Hispanic or Latino
15% Asian
7% Black or African American
3% Native American or Alaska Native
2% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
These numbers add up to more than 41 percent because many students identify with more than one race or ethnicity.
Top States for Migrating Ducks
The student body has Ducks representing all 50 states. These states represent areas with 15 or more Ducks for the Class of 2028:
Oregon
California
Washington
Colorado
Texas
Hawaii
Illinois
Arizona
Nevada
Minnesota
Utah
Massachusetts
Georgia
Alaska
Florida
Idaho
Michigan
Virginia
New York
New Mexico
New Jersey
Wisconsin
PathwayOregon ensures that academically qualified, Federal Pell Grant-eligible Oregonians will have 100 percent of their undergraduate tuition and fees covered. In addition to financial support, the program provides comprehensive academic support and career guidance.
All fall 2024 numbers on this page represent preliminary day-one enrollment. This may differ from official fourth-week census reporting available later in the fall. Fall counts include students who started in the summer term and continue in the fall. Source: University of Oregon SSEM Research and Assessment day-one reporting. Data prepared on September 30, 2024.