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Unparalleled Excellence
Home to uncommon greatness. And people are noticing.
It's no secret. ÃÛѨÊÓƵ's unparalleled student experience prepares our graduates for success in their careers and personal lives – in a sustainable way, in an inclusive way and in an affordable way. And we're not the only ones who have realized it.
Regional and national rankings
Unmatched excellence
2024
2024
2022-2024
2022-2024
2019-2023
2022, 2023 & 2024
What matters to you, matters to us
A smart investment in your future
- College of Distinction (, 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25)
- Best Colleges in America (, 2023 & 2024)
- Best College in the West (, 2020-2025)
- America's Top Colleges (, 2022 & 2023)
- Top performer on social mobility (, 2020-2024)
- Top liberal arts college in the United States - No. 69 in 2024 (, 2019-2023)
- No. 1 Liberal Arts College in Oregon for Earning Performance (, 2020-2024)
- Top 20% of universities in the U.S. (Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education, 2022)
- No. 3 best ROI in Oregon (, 2021)
An affordable education
- Best College for Affordability and Outcomes (Money Magazine, 2023)
- Best Bang for Your Buck in the West (, 2020-2024) (U.S. News & World Report, 2023)
- Hidden Gems in the Far West (, 2022-2024)
- No. 1 private college on Best Value Colleges in Oregon list (, 2023-24)
- No. 6 Best Value College in Oregon (, 2021)
- Best kept secret in higher education (, 2020)
An inclusive and active community
- Best College Athletics in Oregon (, 2021-2024)
- No. 6 Best College in U.S. for Students Who Can't Imagine Life Without Animals (, 2023)
- Best ethnic diversity among liberal arts colleges in the Pacific Northwest (, 2017-2022)
- Most Engaged Campuses for College Student Voting ()
- Gold Seal Campus, Excellence in Student Voter Engagement ()
- Best Liberal Arts College in Oregon for First-Generation Students (, 2020)
Online degrees that combine educational quality with flexibility
- No. 1 private college in Oregon for online bachelor's degrees (, 2013-2024)
- Best Online Bachelor's Degree Programs in Oregon (, 2022-2024)
- No. 27 college in U.S. for Online Bachelor's Degrees (University HQ, 2022)
Individual programs recognized for their excellence
- No. 1 university in the Pacific Northwest for student achievement in media (, 2024)
- No. 8 Best Online RN to BSN Programs in the U.S. (, 2024)
- Best Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Programs (, 2022-2024)
- Top 10% of nursing schools in U.S. (, 2024)
- No. 7 Best Online RN to BSN Program in U.S. (, 2021-2023)
- Best Online Bachelor's in Business Programs (, 2022)
- No. 11 Best College in U.S. for Online Marketing Degree (, 2022)
A commitment to sustainability
- Top green colleges (, 2010-2025)
- Best value green college (, 2020)
Related News
ÃÛѨÊÓƵ No. 1 for social mobility, graduate earnings among Oregon liberal arts colleges
ÃÛѨÊÓƵ No. 1 for social mobility, graduate earnings among Oregon liberal arts colleges
ÃÛѨÊÓƵ is the No. 1 liberal arts college for social mobility and graduate earnings in Oregon, according to Washington Monthly’s 2024 College Guide and Rankings.
ÃÛѨÊÓƵ named 2024-25 College of Distinction
ÃÛѨÊÓƵ named 2024-25 College of Distinction
For the third consecutive year, ÃÛѨÊÓƵ is recognized for its commitment to providing an exceptional undergraduate education.
ÃÛѨÊÓƵ named top college for affordability and outcomes
ÃÛѨÊÓƵ named top college for affordability and outcomes
For the second year in a row, earned 4.5 out of 5 stars in the Best Colleges guide.