Overview
Student Population
Best Colleges Rank
| 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 |
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 17,374 prospective students applied, and 14,284 were granted admission. Of those admitted 3,574 enrolled in the school. 21,553 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 10,759 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $9,846 plus fees of $2,012. OSU is ranked 310 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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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
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Rankings
Rankings for Oregon State University within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#310 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#101 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#6 in Best Colleges in Oregon
#2 in Best Public Colleges in Oregon
#453 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#7 in Best Value Colleges in Oregon
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1080/1310 |
| ACT | 21/29 |
| GPA | 3.61 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $65 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Oregon Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $2,012 |
| Room and Board | $13,200 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,742 |
| Total One Year Cost | $29,000 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $2,012 |
| Room and Board | $13,200 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,742 |
| Total One Year Cost | $48,609 |
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.