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Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon

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Overview

Enrollment

33,193
Oregon State University overview
Location Corvallis, Oregon
Online oregonstate.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Small City
Oregon State University overview
Size Large
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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Located in Corvallis, Oregon, Oregon State University is a large four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 23,188 prospective students applied, and 20,687 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 3,965 enrolled in the school.  22,273 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 10,920 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $10,065 plus fees of $2,123. OSU is ranked 349 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

7/10

Overall

8/10

Academics

5/10

Resources

7/10

Outcomes

4/10

Value

OSU is rated within the top 40% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for Oregon State University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Difficult
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SAT 1120/1370
ACT 21/28
GPA 3.61

Applications Accepted

89.2% 
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Applications Due -
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $65

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Annual Cost to Attend

Oregon Resident Tuition

$10,065
In State Costs for Oregon State University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$600
Other Fees$2,123
Room and Board $13,860
Budget for Other Expenses$2,754
Total One Year Cost$29,402

Out of State Resident Tuition

$29,456
Out of State Costs for Oregon State University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$600
Other Fees$2,123
Room and Board $13,860
Budget for Other Expenses$2,754
Total One Year Cost$48,793

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$53,900 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

61% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Oregon State University students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 15%
Engineering 15%
Work and Family Studies 11%
Biology 6%
Natural Resources Conservation 6%

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=209542 IPEDS survey data for Oregon State University.

Current students may use the Oregon State University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.