Overview
Enrollment
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| Location | Klamath Falls, Oregon |
| Online | oit.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Remote Town |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Oregon Institute of Technology's main campus is situated in Klamath Falls, Oregon, approximately 280 miles southeast of Portland, with a secondary location in the Portland-Metro area. The technical institution, established in 1947 to educate returning World War II veterans, operates from a 305-acre campus featuring modern laboratory facilities and views of Upper Klamath Lake. The university specializes in engineering, healthcare, technology, and applied sciences, with particularly strong programs in renewable energy engineering, medical imaging, and dental hygiene. OIT maintains a hands-on learning approach with industry-standard equipment and requires students to complete real-world projects before graduation. The campus provides traditional residence halls and apartment-style housing options for students, while competing in NAIA athletics as the Hustlin' Owls.
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OIT is rated within the top 45% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Oregon Institute of Technology within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#481 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#146 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#9 in Best Colleges in Oregon
#3 in Best Public Colleges in Oregon
#487 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#7 in Best Value Colleges in Oregon
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1050/1255 |
| ACT | 23/30 |
| GPA | 3.51 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Sep 4, 2024 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Oregon Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $2,120 |
| Room and Board | $10,921 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,400 |
| Total One Year Cost | $27,443 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $2,120 |
| Room and Board | $10,921 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,400 |
| Total One Year Cost | $49,277 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 47% |
| Engineering Technology | 21% |
| Engineering | 12% |
| Psychology | 6% |
| Business | 4% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=209506 IPEDS survey data for Oregon Institute of Technology.
Current students may use the Oregon Institute of Technology GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024