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Oregon State University

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Quarter
Student body size Large
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 5,055
Student to faculty ratio 18 to 1
Acceptance rate 89%
Students retention rate 87%
On-time graduation rate 68%

Located in Corvallis, Oregon, Oregon State is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. Oregon State operates on a quarter-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into four terms.

The acceptance rate of 89% indicates that Oregon State is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Oregon State University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Oregon State is 18-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Oregon is 15-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

Oregon State boasts an impressive student retention rate of 87% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 74% and 72%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

89.2%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$12,188

Cost of attendance at Oregon State University in 2022 for students from Oregon.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Oregon's average $11,345
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$31,579

Cost of attendance at Oregon State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Oregon's average $30,794
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 87 of freshman students at Oregon State University received on average $9,156 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$9,156
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 694 22% $4,734 $3,285,137
Other Federal Grant 841 27% $4,853 $4,081,040
State Grant/Scholarships 591 19% $3,791 $2,240,287
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 2,668 85% $6,948 $18,536,614
Total Grant & Scholarships 2,715 87% $9,156 $24,857,941

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Oregon State University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Oregon State University students is 68.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 72.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 64.5%.

68.2%

  • asian 76.1% 242 students
  • African American 42.6% 23 students
  • white 69.0% 1,525 students
  • unknown 66.7% 10 students
  • hawaiian 83.3% 10 students
  • hispanic 61.5% 228 students
  • International Students 54.4% 25 students
  • Mixed Race 68.9% 204 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Pacific-12 Conference
  • Baseball Pacific-12 Conference
  • Basketball Pacific-12 Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Pacific-12 Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Oregon State University provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Oregon State University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Navy
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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