Oregon State University

7/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Corvallis, OR
5.0 1 review

#1 Best Public Universities in Oregon

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Overview

Total enrollment

37,163

Location Corvallis, Oregon
Website oregonstate.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Small City

Best Colleges Rank

#336

Size Large
Status Non-profit
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.

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Ratings

OSU is rated within the top 38% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10.

Overall Rating

7 out of 10
Academics

8 out of 10
Resources

5 out of 10
Outcomes

7 out of 10
Value

6 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Oregon State University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Very High

SAT 1140/1400
ACT 24/31
GPA 3.61

Acceptance Rate

77.3%

Applications Due Feb 1, 2027
Enrollment Rate 20.4%
Application Fee $65

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Annual Cost to Attend

Oregon Resident Tuition

$14,400

Out of State Resident Tuition

$38,190

Breakdown

Tuition $14,400
Books and Supplies $600
Other Fees $2,490
Room and Board $16,386
Budget for Other Expenses $3,492
Total One Year Cost $37,368

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Student 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 majors at Oregon State University are Business, Engineering, and Work and Family Studies. 15% of students major in Business, 15% in Engineering, and 11% in Work and Family Studies.