University of Oregon

This school's got all its ducks in a row. As one of the largest schools in the state, the University of Oregon (UO) has an enrollment of more than 21,000 students and almost 1,700 faculty members. It offers its students eight different schools and colleges to choose from and fields of study range from the arts and journalism to business and law. UO also has a campus in Portland offering development services as well as programs in architecture, law, and continuing education. The school's athletic department offers 15 sports including lacrosse and football; the teams are called The Ducks. The Oregon State Legislature created the university in 1872 and students first enrolled in 1876.