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Oregon State University

OSU

Corvallis, Oregon 97331

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Large UniversityUrbanPublicEngineering Focus

Known for computer science — major research university

Oregon State University is a public institution in Corvallis with particular strength in computer science and engineering.

A large campus of 29.6K undergraduates with a 20:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

71% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $64,010 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $19,568.

Established
1868
Motto
"Out there"
Mascot
Benny Beaver
Type
Public research university
Division
Division I

Campus Visits

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79%Acceptance
SAT Avg
29,557Students
20:1Student:Faculty
71%Grad Rate
$64,010Earnings 10yr
$19,568Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Oregon State University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate78.8%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

78.8%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$13,494
Tuition (out-of-state)$35,664
Room & Board$15,075
Books & Supplies$600
Total Cost of Attendance$29,926
Average Net Price$19,568
Median Debt at Graduation$21,221
Monthly Payment (10yr)$225

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$13,219
$30–48K$14,376
$48–75K$16,992
$75–110K$22,243
$110K+$26,447

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$19,568

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

66.6%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

225

Peer Average

240

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (245)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
29,557
Gender Split
49% / 51%
Women / Men
First Generation
31%
Pell Grant Recipients
22%

Race & Ethnicity

White 64%
Black 2%
Hispanic 13%
Asian 8%
Two+ 7%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate70.6%
Freshman Retention87.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$50,843
8 Years$57,210
10 Years$64,010

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$48,400
Men
$64,400

Rankings

U.S. News
#139
Forbes
#119
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#137

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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