Know your real cost
Tuition and financial aid
See the full cost of attendance, how aid is packaged, and use our loan reduction calculator.
Admissions
Admissions
Your trail to Tumbleberry
Adventure belongs here.
We read every application as the story of a real person. Tell us what you are curious about, and we will help with the rest, from the first campus tour to your aid package.
Early Action deadline: November 15. Apply free through December 1, and file your FAFSA by February 1 for priority aid. See application steps and deadlines.
How to apply
Four steps to becoming a Bear
Most students finish in an afternoon.
Tumbleberry is test-optional. You can apply with the Common App or our own Tumbleberry Application; we treat them equally.
- Submit your applicationChoose Early Action (November 15) or Regular Decision (February 1) and send your transcript.
- File the FAFSAUse school code 042871 and file by February 1 for priority aid consideration.
- Visit campusTour Founders Hall, sit in on a class, and hike a stretch of the 41 miles of trail.
- Talk with your counselorYour regional counselor can answer questions and review your materials.
Every path is welcome
Find the application that fits you
Requirements and deadlines differ slightly depending on where you are starting from. Pick your path to see exactly what you need.
First-year students
Starting college for the first time
Early Action November 15, Regular Decision February 1. Decisions arrive by mid-December and mid-March.
Transfer students
Coming from another college
Rolling admission through July 1. We accept up to 90 credits and give you a credit evaluation within two weeks.
International students
Bears from 31 countries
Learn about English proficiency options, I-20 processing, and arrival support from Anika Shah's team.
Graduate students
22 master's and doctoral programs
Each program sets its own deadlines and materials. Many offer paid assistantships.
College you can afford
Oregon residents pay in-state tuition of $11,280 a year.
- 92%Receive aid
Nearly every Bear gets grants, scholarships, or work-study.
- $24,600Average first-year package
Most of it is grant and scholarship money you never repay.
- $0Application fee
Free for everyone who applies by December 1.
- 46States represented
Plus 31 countries in our undergraduate community.
Plan ahead
Costs, scholarships, and campus visits
Automatic and competitive
Scholarships
Every admitted first-year is considered for merit awards of $4,000 to $12,000 a year. No extra application.
Tours six days a week
Visit campus
Daily tours leave Founders Hall at 10 AM and 2 PM. Saturday visits include a trail walk with a student guide.
Real people, real answers
Meet your admissions counselor
Your counselor is your guide from your first question to your first day. Reach the whole office at (541) 555-0110 or admissions@tumbleberry.site.
Nia Adeyemi
Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Alaskanadeyemi@tumbleberry.site · (541) 555-0112
Jordan Ellis
California and Nevadajellis@tumbleberry.site · (541) 555-0114
Anika Shah
International studentsashah@tumbleberry.site · (541) 555-0116
Ben Carver
Transfer studentsbcarver@tumbleberry.site · (541) 555-0118
Admissions questions
Quick answers before you apply
Still wondering about something? Call (541) 555-0110, weekdays 8 AM to 5 PM Pacific.
