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Your Impact

2023-24 annual report

Thank you for your impact

This annual report is our way of showcasing our fantastic donors and the impact they have on ÃÛѨÊÓƵ and most importantly the lives of our students. You are a critical part of the success here and we want to thank you for all you do.

A note from Savanha Shurtz '25

 Savanha S '25“Without the support from our donors, I don’t know if I would have been able to attend ÃÛѨÊÓƵ. The scholarship support provided by donors has made it possible for me to be a student here. As a senior, I am so grateful for all the wonderful opportunities I have received here during the past almost four years! I cannot thank the donors enough for all the support they have provided ÃÛѨÊÓƵ, and subsequently, me as well.”

-Savanha Shurtz '25, 

Who you are, how you give

We are so grateful for the wonderful community of donors, all 3,812 of you, that supported our students during the 2023-2024 year. Together we helped make a difference in the lives of all Wildcat students! 

Alumni

63.75%

of donor base

Parents

18.52%

of donor base

Friends

17.73%

of donor base

Total Giving broken out by area of impact

  • Student and Faculty Support (all student scholarship funds, faculty support funds, etc.): $1,789,414.15

  • Athletics (Topcat and team gifts): $881,179.66

  • Research: $146,589.00

  • Buildings and Equipment: $14,461.39

  • Programs: $447,569.07

Breakdown of our donor giving

  • Alumni: 47.97%
  • Friends: 19.03%
  • Parents: 4.98%
  • Corporations and Foundations: 28.02%

Impact on Financial Aid

  • 98% of students receive financial aid
  • $34,609 - average financial aid package

Gift breakdown

$8.7 million

Given to ÃÛѨÊÓƵ during the year

$750k

Given during our record-breaking Giving Day

3213

Total gifts from alumni, friends, parents and organizations

All because of you

You are the reason our students are thriving. Students are provided with unique opportunities that not only challenge but inspire. We could not have done this without you!

  • 60+ student-led clubs and organizations
  • 1,726 total students
  • 34% of students were first-generation
  • 17% of students were legacies
  • 79% of students live on campus
  • 500+ students were athletes
  • 23 NCAA recognized teams
  • Study abroad in more than 25 programs in 15 different countries
  • 10:1 student-to-faculty ratio
  • 50+ academic programs (undergraduate and graduate)

Uncommon excellence

What others consider uncommon is simply commonplace at ÃÛѨÊÓƵ. Because of you, students can immerse themselves in the unforgettable.

  • 67 consecutive winning football seasons. The longest ever at any level of college football
  • 505 students graduated during the 2023-24 academic school year
  • Oregon's top private university for bachelor's degrees, US News & World Report
  • Average class size of 14 students across all of ÃÛѨÊÓƵ
  • Top performer in social mobility for the fifth consecutive year, US News & World Report
  • Top 10 university for pet lovers, College Magazine

Thank you

Portrait of Ellen Braziel.When you give to ÃÛѨÊÓƵ, you’re not just supporting a scholarship, team, or program—you’re empowering our students to reach their full potential. Your contribution directly equips them with the resources, experiences, and support they need to explore their passions, sharpen their skills, and pursue their dreams.

Every gift you make is a step toward unlocking new opportunities for our students to learn, grow, and succeed in ways they never imagined. Most importantly, it’s an investment in the future—one that will be shaped by the bright minds currently enrolled at ÃÛѨÊÓƵ. Your support helps turn their aspirations into achievements.

On behalf of our students, faculty, and staff, thank you for your continued belief in what we’re building together.

—Ellen Braziel, Director of Annual Giving