College Planning Resources

State of Oregon College Information

Oregon Community Colleges -Oregonians are served by 17 community colleges with campuses and centers throughout the state providing open access to advance their education and training. Providing certificates, two-year degrees, and training programs, Oregon’s community colleges prepare students with degrees and coursework to transfer to a four-year university, and deliver customized workforce training programs designed to meet local labor market demand. The colleges are governed by locally-elected boards. Explore Oregon’s 17 community colleges below. ​ 

Oregon Public Universities  - There are seven public universities in Oregon, each with u​nique strengths and academic programs, serving the students of the state, the region, and beyond. 

Oregon Private Universities - Oregon is home to hundreds of private colleges, universities and career schools providing a wide range of college and career training options to Oregonians. To find lists of approved colleges, schools and opportunities, please visit the link!

Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE): WUE is a regional tuition-reciprocity agreement that enables students from Oregon to enroll in participating institutions in states surrounding Oregon at a discounted tuition rate. WUE tuition rates, policies, and application procedures vary from college to college. Each college’s WUE policy can be found on the college’s Financial Aid page of their website. A list of participating WUE schools can be found at their website.