The University of Oregon, located in Eugene, boasted an enrollment of more than 23,000 in fall 2010. The university welcomes both undergraduate and graduate students, who study in a range of programs. Popular majors for undergraduates include anthropology, environmental science, human physiology and journalism. The average class size is 21 students, with a student-to-teacher ratio of 20-to-1. About 60 percent of students hail from Oregon. The University of Oregon has an active Greek community on campus, and the school participates in NCAA Division I sports.
Oregon State University has an enrollment exceeding 23,000, with students from all 50 states. OSU is the state's largest public research university, with $275 million in funding in 2010. The school includes 12 colleges in fields like agricultural sciences, business, engineering and pharmacy. Within these colleges, there are 200 undergraduate degree programs and 100 graduate programs. Oregon State is located in Corvallis, a small college town.
Portland State University awarded nearly 5,000 degrees during the 2008 to 2009 school year. The university has an enrollment exceeding 27,000, with 21,000 of those students being undergraduates. Bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees are available at Portland State. Students can study in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, College of Urban and Public Affairs or Graduate School of Education, among others. The school employs nearly 1,500 faculty members.
Southern Oregon University, located in Ashland, promises a small college feel with university-level amenities. The Ashland campus houses 5,500 students, while the Medford campus caters to students who work full time while pursing their studies. Students can earn bachelor's degrees in areas like art, economics, geography and education. Graduate students focus on interdisciplinary studies, environmental education or mental health counseling. Students on the main campus in Ashland can take in community activities like the annual Oregon Shakespeare Festival.