Fact Sheet
University of Oregon 123rd Commencement
Saturday, June 10, 2000
1999—2000––4,308 Degrees to be conferred*
*Some individuals are receiving more than one degree.
See Profile on reverse for details on 1999-2000 graduates.
Spring Term 2000–3,269 degrees†
Bachelor’s degree–2,379 candidates Master’s degree–499 candidates
Doctoral degree–69 candidates Doctor of Jurisprudence–176 candidates
Certificates–146 candidates
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Total includes some degrees, which will not be completed until summer term,but whose candidates qualify for participation in spring commencement ceremonies.
Winter Term 2000–471 degrees awarded
Bachelor’s degree–404 Master’s degree–47
Doctoral degree–15 Certificates–5
Fall Term 1999–568 degrees awarded
Bachelor’s degrees–443 Master’s degrees–85
Doctoral degrees–26 Doctor of Jurisprudence–7
Certificates–7
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History: Size of UO Graduating Classes (Confirmed degrees conferred fall through summer terms.) |
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1st class 1876-77 |
5 |
1993-94 |
3,909 |
1996-97 |
4,068 |
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Largest 1991-92 |
4,244 |
1994-95 |
4,046 |
1997-98 |
4,103 |
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Recent 1992-93 |
4,155 |
1995-96 |
3,823 |
1998-99 |
3,735 |
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The Class of 2000 appears to be one of the largest in UO history but the actual number of degrees conferred will not be confirmed until after a summer review of graduating students’ records. |
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Fact Sheet
Year 2000 University of Oregon Graduating Class Profile
4,208 students eligible to participate in Commencement Ceremonies*
(*They have successfully completed their work toward a degree during the 1999-2000 academic year. Some are eligible to receive more than one degree.)
Multiple undergraduate majors
Double majors–285 Triple majors–9
Gender
Women–2,269 Men–1,939
Age
Oldest Youngest
Bachelor’s
Graduate 66 years 21 years
Ethnic Identity
White, non-Hispanic –3,031 students Hispanic –122 students
Foreign –469 students African-American –57 students
Asian, Pacific Islander –257 students Native American –45 students
Unknown/unspecified–167 students
Geographic Origin
2000 Graduates Represent 51 Nations and 48 States
Oregon –2,468 students California –446 students
Washington –118 students Other states –656 students
Other nations–460 students
Top 10 Majors for Spring 2000 Undergraduate Degrees
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Business Administration |
364 |
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Sociology |
253 |
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Psychology |
246 |
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Journalism |
213 |
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Political Science |
164 |
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English |
146 |
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Economics |
133 |
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Environmental Studies |
120 |
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Fine & Applied Arts |
102 |
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International Studies |
97 |
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