Oregon State University
Oregon State University is an international public institution located in Corvallis, OR. Originally Corvallis Academy, 150 years and more than 200 degree offerings later, OSU is one of only three universities in the US to have a land-, sea-, space-, and sun-grant designation. Oregon State has selective admissions and boasts some of the top programs in the world, the most prestrigious of which include Forestry, Oceanography, and Marine Biology, as well as top programs within the US, which include Robotics and Natural Resources. Oregon State University is a member of the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
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Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 1 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | February 1 | June 1 |
| Spring Regular Decision | March 2 |
Admitted Student Stats
13%
Submitting ACT
25%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 24
Average SAT Composite: 1202
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
33,193
Total Number of Undergrads
27,564
Classroom Sizes
0
100
35%
Graduate in 4 Years
US National: 28%
0
100
67%
Graduate in 6 Years
US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
18:1
US National: 21:1
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. |
$12,664
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| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. |
$33,439
|
Additional Costs
Room and Board
The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
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$14,238
|
| Books and Supplies |
$600
|
Aid & Grants
0
100
55%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
Students Receiving Grants
Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
23%
Average Aid Per Year
$7,603
23%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,725
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$5,693
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans
Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
43%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,855
Average Debt at Graduation
The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$16,166
Median Monthly Loan Payment
The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$213
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
400
Size of Town
Small city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Housing
0
100
17%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Beavers
School Colors
Orange and Black
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Pacific-12 Conference
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Portland
Corvallis
Seattle
San Francisco
Eugene
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$56,700
What Students Are Saying
The vibes that the campus gave off were good.
Katelyn from Eugene, OR
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