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Oregon State University

Oregon State University

Corvallis, OR · City · 30,743 students
WebsiteCommon AppForbes rankingScorecard
Nov 3 · Early Action · in 32 days
Checked Sep 2026 · admissions.oregonstate.edu
$19,604
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
70%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
70% typical
$64,010
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$63,395 typical
77%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
73% typical · not scored
Accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
About

Located in a picturesque Pacific Northwest college town, Oregon State University is a top-tier research institution renowned for its world-class programs in forestry, oceanography, agriculture, and engineering. As one of only three universities in the nation to hold land-, sea-, space-, and sun-grant designations, OSU provides undergraduates with unparalleled access to funded, hands-on scientific research across diverse ecosystems. The student experience is defined by an environmentally conscious, collaborative community where spirited "Beaver Nation" traditions seamlessly blend with an active, outdoor-oriented lifestyle.

Wikipedia:Oregon State University (OSU) is a public land-grant research university in Corvallis, Oregon, United States. The university's enrollment includes just over 32,000 undergraduate and 5,000 graduate students. OSU offers programs in more than 200 disciplines at the undergraduate level, and over 100 at the graduate and doctoral levels through its 11 colleges. It has been classified by the Carnegie Foundation as an R1 Doctoral University, designating it with, "very high research spending and doctorate production". As of 2025, OSU is home to the fifth-largest engineering college in the nation.

Location
Corvallis, OR, 97331 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
PDX · Portland
78 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$14,400$38,190
Housing & food (on campus)$16,386$16,386
Books & supplies$600$600
Cost of attendance$31,653$65,013
Average net price$19,604Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$38,190
In-state: $14,400
Housing & food (on campus)$16,386
Books & supplies$600
Cost of attendance$65,013
In-state: $31,653
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $19,604
How it’s made up · out-of-state, 2026-27
Oregon State University’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$42,459
Books & supplies$600
Personal expenses$2,958
Transportation$930
Total published by the school$65,013
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$12,107
$30–48k
$13,036
$48–75k
$15,729
$75–110k
$20,262
$110k+
$27,459
Merit aid · 2025-26
Awarded without financial need. Students with financial need can get merit awards too; they're counted as need-based aid.
Average award$9,116
Share of first-years who get one44%
Source: Oregon State University's Common Data Set — the school's own yearly report of its admissions and aid figures (PDF).
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
70%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
47%
Back for yr 2
88%
Transferred
16%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
71% graduated · 19% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 9% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$50,843
10 yrs after entry$64,010
Debt
Median at graduation$21,221
Monthly payment$225
Middle 50% owe$7.3k–$26.9k
90th percentile$35,661
Green marks a figure above the typical Doctoral University: 70% graduate within 6 yrs, $63,395 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
77%
Test policy
Test optional
Checked Sep 2026
SAT average
1290
R 580–700 · M 560–700
ACT midpoint
25
Comp 24–31 · E 23–32 · M 24–30
SAT middle 50%: 1140–1400
40080012001600
Application deadlines · first-year, fall 2027 entry
Early Action
Nov 3 2026
in 32 days
Not binding: apply early, hear early, and you can still apply elsewhere.
Checked Sep 2026 · admissions.oregonstate.edu · Confirm on the school's site before you apply.

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Essay prompts
How much essays count at Oregon State University: Important (one of four levels: very important · important · considered · not considered)
Source: Oregon State University's Common Data Set for 2025-26 — the school's own yearly report of its admissions and aid figures (PDF).

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Student Body
Gender
Men 51%Women 49%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
18 : 1
Pell grant
23%
First-gen
31%
Family income
$44,450
Independent
35%
Veterans
0%
Age at entry
23.0
Part-time
29%
Race & ethnicity
White
63%
Hispanic
13%
Black
2%
Asian
8%
Two or more
7%
Non-resident
3%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
2%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division I-FBS · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Gymnastics
    Women's
  • Rowing
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
  • Wrestling
    Men's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$50,843
After 10 yrs
$64,010
Computer Science877
Business Administration, Management and Operations419
Psychology, General328
Mechanical Engineering263
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness215
Biology, General193
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services163
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy155
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs141
Public Health112
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering109
Finance and Financial Management Services104
Natural Resources Conservation and Research98
Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management98
Marketing93
Economics88
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$1.0B
Full-time faculty
78%
Faculty salary
$11,437/mo
Teaching spend
$12,607
per student
Federal loans
33%
Classification
Carnegie type
Doctoral University
Research activity
R1 — very high research
$372M research spending · 272 research doctorates a year
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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