The 10 Best College Towns In Oregon For 2024

Believe it or not, America has the best colleges in the world. It's been proven by data (and surveys) that the U.S. educational system is of the highest quality

It's actually not even close and Oregon is home to a handful of them.

While we could debate which colleges within the are the 'best,' that's not the goal of this post.

Instead, ride along with us as we determine which college towns in Oregon are the best.

You know, the type of places where there's energy and stimulation, but the type of place you can walk around at night. The happiest, chillest, most downright fun places where you can send your kids off to college where you won't break the bank, or worry about their well being.

Without further ado, here are the best college towns in Oregon for 2024.

While some of these may not seem like a 'real' college town per se, when you look at the numbers, it's hard to argue against.

And for those who live in Ashland, McMinnville and Corvallis - we tip our hats to you and we'll schedule a tour for next week. You can see where Ashland ranks in terms of the best college town in America.

Read on to find out more or for more on Oregon check out:

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The 10 Best College Towns In Oregon For 2024

1. Ashland, OR

Colleges: Southern Oregon University

2. Mcminnville, OR

Colleges: Linfield College-McMinnville Campus

3. Corvallis, OR

Colleges: Oregon State University, Phagans Beauty College

4. Monmouth, OR

Colleges: Western Oregon University

5. Portland, OR

Colleges: Portland Community College, Portland State University, University of Portland

6. Eugene, OR

Colleges: University of Oregon, Lane Community College, Northwest Christian University

7. Forest Grove, OR

Colleges: Pacific University

8. Newberg, OR

Colleges: George Fox University

9. La Grande, OR

Colleges: Eastern Oregon University

10. Salem, OR

Colleges: Chemeketa Community College, Willamette University, Corban University

There You Have It -- The Best College Towns In The

If you're looking for the best college towns in Oregon, you came to the right place.

These places all have great college sports programs, tons of stuff to do, and are great places to raise a family.

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