By the Numbers

Celebrate these facts — The UO is an economic powerhouse that made its first Rose Bowl appearance in 1917. Check out the facts below to learn even more about the institution you love.

Santa Cruz loves its Ducks

Ryan Coonerty, mayor of Santa Cruz, Calif., and a 1996 UO grad, has declared Saturday Duck Day.
Ducks take on Sun Devils; law profs to be honored

The No. 9 Oregon Ducks (4-1), led by running back Kenjon Barner (left), take on the No. 18 Arizona State Sun Devils (5-1) on Saturday night in a Pac-12 matchup at Autzen Stadium.Game time: 7:15 p.m.
Get Involved: UO offers about 300 student groups

If you’re looking for a way or a reason to get involved at the UO, you’re in luck. You can choose from among 300 student organizations at the university. And the Holden Leadership Center offers a host of Involvement Opportunities.
Freshmen class has highest GPA

The freshmen of 2011-12 has the highest GPA on record.Source: Office of the Registrar
Freshman class most diverse on record

This year's incoming freshman class of 2011-12 is the most diverse on record, with nearly 1 in 4 students of color.
UO gospel singers earn top honors again

The University of Oregon Gospel Singers earned top honors for the second year in row at the Disney National Gospel Choir Fest in Orlando, Fla. (photo submitted by Morgan Tabizon).
Oregon Law and the College of Education continue to rank programs in U.S. News Top Ten

Oregon Law and the UO College of Education are recognized for excellence in the 2012 U.S.News & World Report annual rankings.