Oregon Tech has proudly maintained its position as one of the nation's top universities in multiple categories, according to U.S. News and World Report's "Best Colleges 2027" rankings of more than 1,700 US colleges and universities.
- Regional Colleges – West
- No. 2 in Top Public Schools
- No. 2 in Best Colleges for Veterans
- No. 11 in Best Value Schools
- No. 19 in Top Performers on Social Mobility
- No. 44 in Undergraduate Engineering Programs in the Nation
“Oregon Tech’s success is ultimately measured by the success of our students and graduates,” said Nagi Naganathan, President of Oregon Tech. “These national recognitions highlight what distinguishes an Oregon Tech education: rigorous academic programs, exceptional career preparation, strong return on investment, and opportunities that advance social mobility. Our faculty and staff create an applied learning environment where students gain the knowledge, experience, and confidence to contribute from day one and advance our mission to improve the human condition. I am grateful for their unwavering commitment to our students and to the impact our graduates make in Oregon and beyond.”
The U.S. News list of regional Colleges in the West is comprised of the top baccalaureate colleges across Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. According to U.S. News, the overall university rankings, which have been published annually since 1983, are based on multiple criteria, including graduation and retention rates, graduation rate performance, social mobility, faculty resources, peer opinion, student excellence, financial resources, and alumni giving. The publication assigns the greatest weight to student outcomes, particularly assessing a university's ability to retain and graduate students within six years.
The rankings of undergraduate engineering programs are solely determined by peer assessment surveys. To be featured in this assessment, an institution must have an undergraduate engineering program accredited by ABET, the organization responsible for accrediting college and university programs.
Full 2027 U.S. News rankings can be found at usnews.com/colleges.
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