Dr. Stephanie Bulger President | Lane Community College
Dr. Stephanie Bulger President | Lane Community College
Of the five institutions in the county, three provided detailed enrollment data at the time, including Bushnell University, University of Oregon and New Hope Christian College-Eugene.
At least 37,791 people applied to Lane County colleges in the 2022-23 school year.
NCES data shows that among them, around 30,743 students enrolled in the universities, including 26,955 in undergraduate and 3,788 in graduate programs. In total 5.5% of undergraduates transferred from another college or university.
The reported undergraduate student body is comprised mostly of white (63%) and Hispanic (15%) students.
Among the institutions that provided disclosed enrollment data, University of Oregon stood out with the largest enrollment at the time, welcoming 23,163 students.
U.S. college enrollment has been in a downward trend since peaking at around 18.1 million students in 2010. Recent increases offered some relief, but experts project a steeper decline in 2025.
This decline is likely due to two main factors. First, the pool of young adults is shrinking as birth rates have fallen nearly 23% between 2007 and 2022. Second, the rising cost of higher education, including skyrocketing student loan debt. A 2023 Wall Street Journal report shows that more than half of Americans think a four-year degree is not worth the cost.
Some educational data is based on estimates. Shifting demographics among student populations can sometimes result in gender totals which do not equal 100%.
| Institution | # of Applicants | # of Admitted Students | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hope Christian College-Eugene | 85 | 29 | 38 |
| Lane Community College | -- | -- | 6,745 |
| Northwest College-Eugene | -- | -- | 98 |
| University of Oregon | 37,154 | 31,952 | 23,163 |
| Bushnell University | 552 | 370 | 699 |
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