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
2027
2024-2027
2022-2026
What matters to you, matters to us
A smart investment in your future
- Opportunity College and University (, 2025)
- No. 1 Liberal Arts College in Oregon for Outcomes (, 2024)
- College of Distinction (, 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25, 2025-26)
- Best Colleges in America (, 2023-2026)
- Best College in the West (, 2020-2027)
- America's Top Colleges (, 2022-2026)
- Top performer on social mobility (, 2020-2026)
- Top 9% of nursing schools in the U.S. (, 2027)
An affordable education
- 2026 Best Colleges for Your Tuition (and Tax) Dollars (, 2026)
- Hidden Gems in the Far West (, 2022-2024)
- No. 1 private college on Best Value Colleges in Oregon list (, 2023-24, 2026)
- Best College for Affordability and Outcomes (Money Magazine, 2023)
An inclusive and active community
- No. 2 Best College in Oregon for Women (, 2026)
- Best College Athletics in Oregon — No. 2 in 2027 (, 2021-2027)
- Most Engaged Campuses for College Student Voting ()
- No. 6 Best College in U.S. for Students Who Can't Imagine Life Without Animals (, 2023)
- Gold Seal Campus, Excellence in Student Voter Engagement ()
Online degrees that combine educational quality with flexibility
- No. 1 private college in Oregon for online bachelor's degrees (, 2013-2025)
- Best Online Bachelor's Degree Programs in Oregon (, 2022-2024)
Individual programs recognized for their excellence
- No. 7 Best Online Accounting Degree (, 2025)
- No. 1 university in the Pacific Northwest for student achievement in media (, 2024)
- Best Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Programs (, 2022-2026)
- Top 10% of nursing schools in U.S. (, 2024)
- Best Online Bachelor's in Business Programs (, 2022,2025)
A commitment to sustainability
- Top green colleges (, 2010-2025)
Related News
ÃÛѨÊÓƵ earns top rankings in Oregon for value, outcomes and student experience
ÃÛѨÊÓƵ earns top rankings in Oregon for value, outcomes and student experience
New rankings place ÃÛѨÊÓƵ among Oregon’s top colleges and among the nation’s best in athletics, nursing and liberal arts.
ÃÛѨÊÓƵ listed as 2026 Best Value private institution
ÃÛѨÊÓƵ listed as 2026 Best Value private institution
ÃÛѨÊÓƵ was named Oregon’s top-ranking private institution on Research.com’s 2026 Best Value list.
ÃÛѨÊÓƵ No. 1 in Oregon, 56 in nation for social mobility
ÃÛѨÊÓƵ No. 1 in Oregon, 56 in nation for social mobility
U.S. News & World Report ranks ÃÛѨÊÓƵ as the No. 56 liberal arts college in the nation — and No. 1 in Oregon — for social mobility of its graduates.