Best Oregon Liberal Arts Colleges
Willamette University ranked first and Lewis & Clark College ranked second in 2025 Liberal Arts Colleges rankings in Oregon. (Read our ranking methodology and know how to rank.)
The following list summarizes the core statistics for top 4 Liberal Arts Colleges in Oregon. You can check the schools in the comparison table below.
- The average undergraduate tuition & fees of the top 4 Liberal Arts Colleges in Oregon is $59,268.
- The average graduate tuition & fees of the top 4 Liberal Arts Colleges in Oregon is $36,610.
- The average SAT score is 1,390 and the average acceptance rate is 66.34%.
- The average number of students is 2,188 and the students to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.
- The average graduation rate is 71.75% and the transfer-out rate is 21.00%.
Best Oregon Liberal Arts Colleges Comparison Table
The following table shows Best Oregon Liberal Arts Colleges. You can sort the table by column by clicking/touching column titles and narrow down the college list by using buttons below.
| Rank | College Name | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Graduate Tuition & Fees | SAT Score | Acceptance Rate | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willamette University Salem, OR | $51,156 | $50,164 | 1,360 | 77% | 2,180 | 71% | 13 to 1 |
| 2 | Lewis & Clark College Portland, OR | $64,828 | $19,800 | - | 78% | 3,504 | 75% | 12 to 1 |
| 3 | Reed College Portland, OR | $69,350 | - | 1,420 | 25% | 1,358 | 71% | 9 to 1 |
| 4 | Linfield University McMinnville, OR | $51,736 | $39,865 | - | 85% | 1,709 | 70% | 10 to 1 |
| Average | $59,268 | $36,610 | 1,390 | 66% | 2,188 | 72% | 11 to 1 |
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