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Best Biology Colleges in Oregon

24 accredited institutions in Oregon offering biology programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

24
Colleges
4,965
Graduates/yr
12
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree

Ranked: Biology Programs in Oregon

1
PublicBachelor's
Oregon State University
Corvallis
1,305
Graduates/yr
79%
Acceptance
$11,145
In-State Tuition
71%
Grad Rate
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2
PublicBachelor's
University of Oregon
Eugene
1,170
Graduates/yr
85%
Acceptance
$12,240
In-State Tuition
71%
Grad Rate
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3
PublicBachelor's
Portland State University
Portland
522
Graduates/yr
91%
Acceptance
$8,694
In-State Tuition
53%
Grad Rate
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4
Private NonprofitBachelor's
University of Western States
Portland
393
Graduates/yr
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5
Private NonprofitBachelor's
University of Portland
Portland
297
Graduates/yr
95%
Acceptance
$54,400
Tuition
80%
Grad Rate
$23,011
Net Price <$30K
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6
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Lewis & Clark College
Portland
180
Graduates/yr
75%
Acceptance
$61,916
Tuition
71%
Grad Rate
$19,576
Net Price <$30K
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7
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Pacific University
Forest Grove
144
Graduates/yr
92%
Acceptance
$53,174
Tuition
65%
Grad Rate
$24,772
Net Price <$30K
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8
Private NonprofitBachelor's
George Fox University
Newberg
135
Graduates/yr
96%
Acceptance
$40,220
Tuition
69%
Grad Rate
$20,659
Net Price <$30K
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9
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Reed College
Portland
117
Graduates/yr
27%
Acceptance
$66,710
Tuition
76%
Grad Rate
$15,460
Net Price <$30K
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10
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Willamette University
Salem
93
Graduates/yr
79%
Acceptance
$48,000
Tuition
73%
Grad Rate
$22,047
Net Price <$30K
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11
PublicBachelor's
Oregon Institute of Technology
Klamath Falls
90
Graduates/yr
92%
Acceptance
$10,492
In-State Tuition
59%
Grad Rate
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12
PublicBachelor's
Southern Oregon University
Ashland
87
Graduates/yr
83%
Acceptance
$9,675
In-State Tuition
44%
Grad Rate
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13
PublicBachelor's
Western Oregon University
Monmouth
78
Graduates/yr
99%
Acceptance
$9,000
In-State Tuition
45%
Grad Rate
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14
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Linfield University
McMinnville
69
Graduates/yr
88%
Acceptance
$49,810
Tuition
65%
Grad Rate
$22,843
Net Price <$30K
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15
PublicDoctoral
Oregon Health & Science University
Portland
60
Graduates/yr
$15,336
In-State Tuition
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16
PublicBachelor's
Eastern Oregon University
La Grande
51
Graduates/yr
99%
Acceptance
$8,618
In-State Tuition
37%
Grad Rate
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17
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Corban University
Salem
42
Graduates/yr
90%
Acceptance
$36,088
Tuition
61%
Grad Rate
$14,105
Net Price <$30K
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18
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Warner Pacific University
Portland
33
Graduates/yr
59%
Acceptance
$20,050
Tuition
79%
Grad Rate
$17,416
Net Price <$30K
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19
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Bushnell University
Eugene
33
Graduates/yr
66%
Acceptance
$34,500
Tuition
61%
Grad Rate
$25,110
Net Price <$30K
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20
PublicAssociate's
Portland Community College
Portland
27
Graduates/yr
$4,608
In-State Tuition
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21
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Multnomah University
Portland
18
Graduates/yr
50%
Acceptance
$29,560
Tuition
51%
Grad Rate
$27,441
Net Price <$30K
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22
PublicAssociate's
Mt Hood Community College
Gresham
12
Graduates/yr
$4,392
In-State Tuition
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23
PublicAssociate's
Clackamas Community College
Oregon City
6
Graduates/yr
$5,535
In-State Tuition
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24
PublicAssociate's
Linn-Benton Community College
Albany
3
Graduates/yr
$5,817
In-State Tuition
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Studying Biology in Oregon

Oregon has 24 accredited colleges offering biology programs, producing 4,965 graduates annually. Of these, 12 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Oregon residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.