Best Liberal Arts Colleges in Oregon
22 accredited institutions in Oregon offering liberal arts programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).
22
Colleges
20,190
Graduates/yr
18
Public
Associate's
Top Degree
Ranked: Liberal Arts Programs in Oregon
1
PublicAssociate's
Portland Community College
Portland
6,159
Graduates/yr
$4,608
In-State Tuition
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2
PublicAssociate's
Lane Community College
Eugene
3,075
Graduates/yr
$5,004
In-State Tuition
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3
PublicAssociate's
Mt Hood Community College
Gresham
2,274
Graduates/yr
$4,392
In-State Tuition
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4
PublicAssociate's
Chemeketa Community College
Salem
2,268
Graduates/yr
$4,545
In-State Tuition
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5
PublicAssociate's
Clackamas Community College
Oregon City
1,170
Graduates/yr
$5,535
In-State Tuition
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6
PublicAssociate's
Central Oregon Community College
Bend
978
Graduates/yr
$6,012
In-State Tuition
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7
PublicAssociate's
Linn-Benton Community College
Albany
852
Graduates/yr
$5,817
In-State Tuition
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8
PublicAssociate's
Rogue Community College
Grants Pass
741
Graduates/yr
$4,320
In-State Tuition
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9
PublicAssociate's
Umpqua Community College
Roseburg
564
Graduates/yr
$4,485
In-State Tuition
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10
PublicBachelor's
Portland State University
Portland
537
Graduates/yr
91%
Acceptance
$8,694
In-State Tuition
53%
Grad Rate
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11
PublicAssociate's
Southwestern Oregon Community College
Coos Bay
528
Graduates/yr
$4,650
In-State Tuition
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12
PublicAssociate's
Blue Mountain Community College
Pendleton
420
Graduates/yr
$5,220
In-State Tuition
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13
PublicAssociate's
Treasure Valley Community College
Ontario
285
Graduates/yr
$4,740
In-State Tuition
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14
PublicAssociate's
Clatsop Community College
Astoria
156
Graduates/yr
$4,032
In-State Tuition
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15
PublicBachelor's
Oregon State University
Corvallis
129
Graduates/yr
79%
Acceptance
$11,145
In-State Tuition
71%
Grad Rate
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16
PublicBachelor's
University of Oregon
Eugene
18
Graduates/yr
85%
Acceptance
$12,240
In-State Tuition
71%
Grad Rate
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17
PublicBachelor's
Eastern Oregon University
La Grande
15
Graduates/yr
99%
Acceptance
$8,618
In-State Tuition
37%
Grad Rate
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18
Private NonprofitBachelor's
University of Portland
Portland
6
Graduates/yr
95%
Acceptance
$54,400
Tuition
80%
Grad Rate
$23,011
Net Price <$30K
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19
PublicBachelor's
Western Oregon University
Monmouth
6
Graduates/yr
99%
Acceptance
$9,000
In-State Tuition
45%
Grad Rate
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20
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Willamette University
Salem
3
Graduates/yr
79%
Acceptance
$48,000
Tuition
73%
Grad Rate
$22,047
Net Price <$30K
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21
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Multnomah University
Portland
3
Graduates/yr
50%
Acceptance
$29,560
Tuition
51%
Grad Rate
$27,441
Net Price <$30K
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22
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Warner Pacific University
Portland
3
Graduates/yr
59%
Acceptance
$20,050
Tuition
79%
Grad Rate
$17,416
Net Price <$30K
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Studying Liberal Arts in Oregon
Oregon has 22 accredited colleges offering liberal arts programs, producing 20,190 graduates annually. Of these, 18 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.