George Fox University is in the scenic town of Newberg, Oregon, just a 45-minute drive southwest of Portland. It is one of the top private schools in the state, ranking as the 58th best college in the country by Forbes Magazine in 2009. Where it stands apart from the other private universities in the state is its total cost of $36,640, lower than that of Lewis and Clark, Willamette, Reed and Linfield. This Christian university focuses on the arts and sciences and has a low 11-1 student to teacher ratio.
George Fox University
414 N. Meridian St.
Newberg, OR 97132
1-800-765-4369
georgefox.edu
The University of Oregon in Eugene is the top public university in the state, offering a great education a low tuition. It was ranked No. 297 by Forbes and No. 115 by U.S. News and World Report in 2010. For out-of-state students, the 2009-2010 tuition was $15,812, while for in-state students the tuition was $4,952. The university offers a number of specialized schools, including schools of music, business and journalism. First-year students at the University of Oregon can join Freshman Interest Groups, which help them connect with their colleagues.
University of Oregon
1098 E. 13th Ave.
Eugene, OR 97403
541-346-1000
uoregon.edu
The largest university in Oregon is Portland State University, located in downtown Portland. Ranked by Forbes at No. 457 on its college list, Portland State stands above other lower-cost universities such as Oregon State and private institutions such as the University of Portland. Total costs at Portland State, as of 2010, are $21,198 for out-of-state students and $6,765 for the in-state students. The university offers 60 undergraduate and 40 graduate programs based in a variety of arts and sciences.
Portland State University
1825 S.W. Broadway
Portland, OR 97201
503-725-3000
pdx.edu