Overview
Oregon State University–Cascades is a public university in Bend, Oregon. Students earn an OSU degree in a smaller setting. OSU-Cascades offers a variety of bachelor’s degrees including signature programs like energy systems engineering, software entrepreneurship, tourism and hospitality management, and arts, media and technology. All students are guaranteed experiential learning opportunities including internships, study abroad and research. Outside of the classroom, the student-led Cascades Adventures program takes advantage of OSU-Cascades’ location between mountains and desert plateaus to take ski resort trips, as well as go mountain biking and hiking.
Acceptance Rate:
79%
Average Net Price:
$19,735
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average ACT Composite
22
Average SAT Composite
1170
Virtual Tour
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
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. | $12,594 |
| 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. | $34,944 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $15,075 |
| Books and Supplies | $600 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
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.
29%
Average Aid Per Year
$9,232
29%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,819
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$7,385
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
20%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3184
24%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,819
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.
40%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,185
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
Students receiving federal loans
39%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,101
Average Other Loans Per Year
$21,445
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
2097
Students Applied
257
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
No
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
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 1 | |
| Other | December 1 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Application Fee
$50
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
13%
Submitting ACT
18%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 22
Average SAT Composite: 1170
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
1,273
Total Number of Undergrads
1,042
Student:Faculty Ratio
11:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
20
Faculty Overview
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
15
Countries Represented
1
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
31%
Student Organizations
30
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Beavers
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Intramural Sports
5
Sports Club
6
Sports Team (Men)
- Skiing-Snowboarding
Sports Team (Women)
- Skiing-Snowboarding
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
No
Campus emergency phones
No
24-HR escort safety rides
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$56,700
Top 5 Cities
Bend
Portland
Corvallis
Eugene
Medford
Top 5 Employers
Oregon State University-Cascades
Oregon State University
G5
Central Oregon Community College
U.S. Forest Service
Top 5 Sectors
Operations
Education
Business Development
Community and Social Services
Engineering
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
Loan Default Rate
4%
National: 8%
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
REVIEWS
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Sam from Bend, OR
I love getting an Oregon State University education in Bend! The small campus has a strong community, It feels like I am taking classes and living life in Bend. We aren't just stuck on a campus, our town is our campus!
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