Oregon Institute of Technology (Oregon Tech)

(Klamath Falls, OR)

The Oregon Institute of Technology is the only public institute of technology in the northwest United States. We offer a rigorous, practical education emphasizing the application of theory for real-world solutions.Students of Oregon Tech have exciting opportunities for hands-on learning through labs, projects, externships, and research guided by faculty who retain their professional connections to industry.Oregon Tech is best known for its traditional engineering and technological core, but offers new degree options (and surprising twists on old ones) which are remarkably multi-dimensional.Oregon Tech has long-held tradition of emphasizing sustainability. Not only is Oregon Tech the first completely geothermal heated university campus in the United States, it also has the nation's first degree program in renewable energy engineering.Find out more about the academic opportunities and scholarships from the Oregon Institute of Technology on Zinch today.

Admissions

47%
of Applicants Admitted

GPA

Avg GPA of incoming frosh: 3.41

Early Decision: February 01, 2012
Regular Decision: September 03, 2012

SAT Required

Cost

$18,285
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board

In-State Tuition: $7,062
Out-of-State Tuition: $19,476
Room and Board: $8,400
Books & Supplies: $1,100

Will I Like It

2,108
number of undergraduates

Public
Online/Distance
Setting: Rural
Religious Affiliation: No affiliation
20 to 1 Student to Faculty Ratio
48% Women

Academics

Health & Science Majors
• Allied Health Management
• Biology
• Clinical Lab Science**
• Dental Hygiene
• Environmental Sciences
• Health Sciences (Pre-medical)
• Medical Imaging Technology:
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography
- Echocardiography
- Nuclear Medicine Technology
- Radiologic Science
- Vascular Technology
• Nursing (with Oregon Health & Sciences University)
• Paramedic Program (with Oregon Health & Science University)**
• Psychology, Applied
• Respiratory Care

Engineering, Technology, and Management Majors
• Civil Engineering
• Communication Studies
• Computer Engineering Technology
• Electrical Engineering
• Electronics Engineering Technology**
• Embedded Systems Engineering Technology
• Geomatics (Options in Geographic Information Systems {GIS} or Surveying)
• Information Technology*
• Management (Options in Accounting, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship/Small Business)
• Manufacturing Engineering Technology*
• Mathematics, Applied
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering Technology*
• Operations Management*
• Renewable Energy Engineering*
• Software Engineering Technology*

*Also available at Portland Campus
**Only available at Portland Campus

Areas of Study

Business & Economics

Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Marketing

Engineering

Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Journalism & Communication

Communications

Science & Math

Biology, Environmental Science, Math

Social Sciences

Psychology

Clubs & Activities

EXTRA CURRICULARS
Athletic programs include: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball, Track & Field, and Volleyball

Clubs include: Airsoft, Alpha Sigma Alpha, Amateur Radio (OIT), Christian Fellowship, Chi Alpha Campus Church, Engineers without Borders, Flow Club, International Club, Lambda Pi Eta, Mars Reach, Martial Arts Club, National Society of Leadership & Success, OIT Cheer & Dance Team, Oregon Tech Game Developers, OTAKU , OIT Veteran's Association, Oregon Tech Student Management Association (OTSMA), Phi Delta Theta, Retrogaming, Rock Club (Music), Rock Climbing, Rugby, Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), Ski and Snowboarding, Sustainability Club, Society of Women Engineers, Team Fast, Ultimate Frisbee Club, Waterpolo, Oregon Tech Crew, Oregon Tech Target Shooters (OTTS), OIT Magic: The Gathering.

Long Description

Oregon Institute of Technology, founded in 1947, is a public institution of technology. Its 173-acre campus is located in Klamath Falls, in south-central Oregon.

Oregon Institute of Technology offers rigorous, practical education emphasizing the application of theory for real-world solutions. Students of OIT have exciting opportunities for hands-on learning through labs, projects, externships and research guided by faculty who retain their professional connections to industry. Early on, students actively apply theory in the laboratory setting, in the community, and in addressing some of society's greatest challenges. OIT programs lead to rewarding careers in health professions, renewable energy, environmental science, information technology, engineering, business and management.

OIT locations throughout the Northwest include the traditional four-year campus in Klamath Falls with a diverse student body of freshmen, transfer, graduate and international students. Four locations in the Portland Metro area offer degree-completion programs for transfer students or for freshmen who start at a community college and finish with OIT through a dual enrollment option. OIT Seattle and La Grande offer specific degree options, while OIT's distance education program delivers a variety of programs online. OIT welcomes you to its close-knit community of world-ready students.

Mailing Address

3201 Campus Drive
Klamath Falls, OR 97601-8801

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