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The University of Oregon is committed to delivering our students an education that empowers discovery, fuels innovation, and opens doors to a lifetime of opportunity. When students join the UO, they become part of a community driven by curiosity, creativity, and a shared determination to make a positive impact on the world.

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Tuition plays a central role in supporting this experience. Along with state funding, it provides the resources that make the UO’s academic excellence possible.

These funds support the faculty and staff who mentor and challenge students, the classrooms and laboratories where ideas take shape, and the libraries, advising services, and technology that help students thrive.

Tuition also helps sustain the facilities that keep campus running, and the teams who support making the University of Oregon a world-class institution.

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A portion of tuition helps fund approximately $70 million in undergraduate financial aid and scholarships each year. This investment ensures the UO remains accessible to talented, motivated students from varied walks of life, supporting those who are ready to learn, lead, and make an impact. It reflects the university’s commitment to opening doors for every qualified student who aspires to become a Duck.

82%
First-year students who receive aid
$295M
Total undergraduate student aid
$325M
Total student aid

PathwayOregon: Opening Doors for High‑Achieving Oregon Students

PathwayOregon reflects the University of Oregon’s commitment to access, opportunity, and the belief that cost should never stand between talented students and a world‑class education. For academically-qualified, Pell Grant-eligible Oregon residents, PathwayOregon covers all tuition and fees through a combination of federal grants, state support, and university scholarships—ensuring students can focus on learning, exploring, and shaping their future.

PathwayOregon is more than financial support. Students in the program receive dedicated advising, academic guidance, and personalized resources that help them build confidence and stay on track toward graduation. From day one on campus, they join a supportive community designed to help them thrive academically and personally.

For families, PathwayOregon offers reassurance: students who are motivated, curious, and ready to make an impact can access the full promise of a University of Oregon education. It opens a pathway not only to a degree, but to opportunity, momentum, and a future built with purpose.

Duck Tuition Guarantee

The Duck Tuition Guarantee is our commitment to keep undergraduate tuition fixed for up to five years. This means predictable, inflation-free costs without annual tuition hikes. Gain peace of mind to focus on what matters.

Learn About the Duck Tuition Guarantee