Oregon State University-Cascades Campus campus
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Oregon State University-Cascades Campus

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Quarter
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 297
Student to faculty ratio 10 to 1
Acceptance rate 86%
Students retention rate 76%
On-time graduation rate 50%

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

The acceptance rate of 86% indicates that OSU-Cascades is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Oregon State University-Cascades Campus 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.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, OSU-Cascades emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

OSU-Cascades boasts an impressive student retention rate of 76% , 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

85.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$11,037

Cost of attendance at Oregon State University-Cascades Campus 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

$31,452

Cost of attendance at Oregon State University-Cascades Campus 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-Cascades Campus received on average $9,460 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.

$9,460
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 35 29% $4,850 $169,744
Other Federal Grant 36 30% $5,607 $201,844
State Grant/Scholarships 29 24% $3,477 $100,825
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 100 84% $6,717 $671,696
Total Grant & Scholarships 103 87% $9,460 $974,365

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Oregon State University-Cascades Campus 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-Cascades Campus students is 50.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 50.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 50.0%.

50.0%

  • white 40.0% 2 students

Service Offerings

Oregon State University-Cascades Campus provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Oregon State University-Cascades Campus offers educational programs in the following categories.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army

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)