The Oregon Independent College Foundation promotes a greater understanding among the business and civic communities of the crucial role played by independent colleges in enhancing the economic, intellectual, and educational resources of Oregon.

Financial support from dedicated corporate, foundation and individual partners enables OICF to strengthen the capacity of Oregon’s leading private colleges and universities.

Current priorities include connecting OICF students and alumni with corporate partners for the purpose of professional career development, increasing diversity on the member college campuses, and programs that showcase the colleges’ focus on ethics and leadership development.

Partnering with the OICF is an outstanding way to connect with Oregon’s leading independent colleges and universities, as well as position your organization as a destination for thousands of students who graduate annually from these institutions.

With an average enrollment of 1,600 and student to faculty ratios of less than 12:1, OICF colleges and universities provide students with a personal educational experience where:
• Leadership opportunities abound
• Critical thinking is refined
• Communication skills are honed
• Ethics are a hallmark of the academic experience

OICF members include: Concordia University, George Fox University, Lewis & Clark College, Linfield College, Marylhurst University, Pacific University, Reed College, University of Portland, Warner Pacific College, and Willamette University.