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
2022 & 2023
2023
2022-2024
2020, 2021, 2022 & 2023
2022
2022
What matters to you, matters to us
A smart investment in your future
- Top performer on social mobility (, 2020-2024)
- Top liberal arts college in the United States - No. 54 in 2023 (, 2019-2023)
- College of Distinction (, 2022-23, 2023-24)
- No. 9 Liberal Arts College in U.S. for Earning Performance (, 2023)
- No. 1 Liberal Arts College in Oregon for Earning Performance (, 2020-2023)
- Best college in Oregon to get a job (, 2017, 2019-2022)
- No. 3 best ROI in Oregon (, 2021)
An affordable education
- Best Bang for your Buck in the West ( 2020-2023) (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. 3 Best Value College in Oregon (, 2022)
- No. 6 Best Value College in Oregon (, 2021)
- Best kept secret in higher education (, 2020)
- Best value in Oregon (Money Magazine, 2018) (U.S. News & World Report, 2019)
An inclusive and active community
- 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 ()
- Best Liberal Arts College in Oregon for First-Generation Students (, 2020)
- Top Oregon college for adult learners (Washington Monthly, 2019)
- Top liberal arts college in the West for veterans (U.S. News & World Report, 2019)
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. 8 Best Online RN to BSN Programs in the U.S. (, 2024)
- Among the Best Undergraduate Nursing Programs (, 2022-2024)
- Among the Best Online Bachelor's in Business Programs (, 2022)
- No. 11 Best College in U.S. for Online Marketing Degree (, 2022)
- No. 1 Private College Athletics Program in Oregon (, 2021 & 2022)
- No. 2 Nursing School in Oregon (, 2021)
- Top 25 Online RN to BSN Degrees (, 2021)
A commitment to sustainability
- Top green colleges (, 2010-2023)
- Best value green college (, 2020)
Related News
U.S. News & World Report names ÃÛѨÊÓƵ top private college in Oregon for online education
U.S. News & World Report names ÃÛѨÊÓƵ top private college in Oregon for online education
For at least the tenth year in a row, ÃÛѨÊÓƵ is the top-ranked private Oregon university in U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best Online Bachelor’s Programs rankings.
ÃÛѨÊÓƵ online degrees earn national, statewide rankings
ÃÛѨÊÓƵ online degrees earn national, statewide rankings
ÃÛѨÊÓƵ's OCE is listed among the top 5 online programs in Oregon, according to two national rankings sites.
ÃÛѨÊÓƵ named a 'best value' by Research.com
ÃÛѨÊÓƵ named a 'best value' by Research.com
ÃÛѨÊÓƵ was the No. 1 private college in Oregon for value and return on investment.