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Oregon Institute of Technology, also known as Oregon Tech or OIT, is located in Klamath Falls, Oregon, United States. It was originally established as Oregon Vocational School in 1947. The university is under the Oregon University System. It is the only public institute of technology in the northwest of America. OIT also operates satellite campuses in Portland, Oregon, and Seattle, Washington. The college provides undergraduate and graduate degrees in many technical and health related fields. The U.S. News & World Report of 2008 placed Oregon Institute of Technology at the 10th position in the "America's Best Colleges" category.
Oregon Institute of Technology offers an active student life. The campus is home to several student clubs and organizations. These include the Associated Students of Civil Engineering (ASCE), Campus Crusade for Christ, and Associated Students of Mechanical Engineering (ASME).
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Campus Location3201 Campus Drive
Klamath Falls, OR 97601-8801
USA
Main Tel: (541) 885-1000
Web Site The campus is in a self-contained town. |
Oregon Institute Of Technology HighlightsWhere Oregon Institute Of Technology stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in engineering technician.
- Numerous part-time students.
- High male/female ratio.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 489 | 25 | | Associate | 98 | 8 | | Master | 3 | 1 | | < 1 year certificate | 1 | 1 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Oregon Institute Of Technology was 3,303 in 2007 (2,435 full-time equivalent). About 53% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 47% of the class. Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students and graduate students are 0%. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 94% are full-time and 6% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 6,093 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,128 | | Room | $ 3,950 | | Board | $ 3,375 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,000 | | Other | $ 2,300 |
Financial Aid: Oregon Institute Of Technology participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 75 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 26 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 27 |
Housing and MealsOregon Institute Of Technology provides on-campus housing for 450 of its 2,435 (full-time) students (as of 2007).
Oregon Institute Of Technology AthleticsOregon Institute Of Technology is in the Cascade Collegiate Conference for major sports. Oregon Institute Of Technology offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 36 male students received the aid (men were 41% of those receiving aid) and 51 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 59% of students receiving such aid) .
Oregon Institute Of Technology Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 85% | | Women | 92% | | All | 88% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 440-570 | | Math | 480-580 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (54 awarded) - Accounting
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (5 awarded) CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (2 awarded) ENGINEERING (26 awarded) - Civil Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (167 awarded) - Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
- Computer Software Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Manufacturing Technology/Technician
- Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
- Surveying Technology/Surveying
LIBERAL ARTS (14 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
MEDIA (13 awarded) - Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (235 awarded) - Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
- Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
MEDICINE (1 awarded) - Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (19 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (1 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
SCIENCE (10 awarded) - Biology/Biological Sciences
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (44 awarded) Selected Careers of Interest(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at Oregon Institute Of Technology with government-defined occupation categories.) Click occupations below for career details, including job description, studies, degree requirements, how to evaluate schools, and more.
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