Overview
Enrollment
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| Location | Corvallis, Oregon |
| Online | oregonstate.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Small City |
| Size | Large |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Oregon State University, located in the Willamette Valley city of Corvallis, Oregon, spans a 422-acre main campus 90 minutes south of Portland. The land-grant institution, established in 1868, features a mix of historic red-brick buildings and modern research facilities set against the backdrop of the Coast Range mountains. Known for its strengths in engineering, forestry, marine sciences, and agricultural programs, OSU operates several research facilities including the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Oregon coast and manages over 11,000 acres of forest lands. The university maintains a predominantly residential campus with multiple housing options for undergraduate students, while competing in the Pac-12 Conference as the Beavers, particularly known for their baseball program. Most undergraduate courses are taught on the main Corvallis campus, though the university also offers programs through its cascades campus in Bend and extensive online education platform.
Ratings
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Value
OSU is rated within the top 39% 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 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#379 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#103 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#7 in Best Colleges in Oregon
#2 in Best Public Colleges in Oregon
#482 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#7 in Best Value Colleges in Oregon
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1120/1370 |
| ACT | 21/28 |
| GPA | 3.61 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Feb 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $65 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Oregon Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $600 |
| Other Fees | $2,349 |
| Room and Board | $15,075 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,036 |
| Total One Year Cost | $32,205 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $600 |
| Other Fees | $2,349 |
| Room and Board | $15,075 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,036 |
| Total One Year Cost | $54,375 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| 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.
Last updated February 24, 2025