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Stillwater, Oklahoma 74078-1015

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Business-focusedLarge campusCollege town

Known for business — major research university

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus is a public institution in Stillwater with particular strength in business and engineering. With an average SAT of 1145, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 20.8K undergraduates with a 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

66% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $57,413 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $16,378.

Established
1890
Motto
"Scholarship, Instruction, Service"
Mascot
Pistol Pete
Type
Public land-grant research university
Division
Division I

Campus Visits

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71%Acceptance
1145SAT Avg
20,814Students
18:1Student:Faculty
66%Grad Rate
$57,413Earnings 10yr
$16,378Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate70.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1145

Reading & WritingMid: 580
520630
MathMid: 570
510610

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 24
2027

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

70.9%

Trend

SAT Avg

1145

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$10,234
Tuition (out-of-state)$25,754
Room & Board$11,300
Books & Supplies$1,300
Total Cost of Attendance$25,915
Average Net Price$16,378
Median Debt at Graduation$20,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$217

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$10,690
$30–48K$11,606
$48–75K$15,274
$75–110K$20,860
$110K+$22,650

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$16,378

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6200.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

138

Peer Average

240

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

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

Programs (276)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
20,814
Gender Split
52% / 48%
Women / Men
First Generation
29%
Pell Grant Recipients
26%

Race & Ethnicity

White 66%
Black 4%
Hispanic 10%
Asian 2%
Two+ 11%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate65.9%
Freshman Retention83.9%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$46,855
8 Years$53,121
10 Years$57,413

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$44,000
Men
$65,700

Rankings

U.S. News
#198
Forbes
#200
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#377

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

86Low

Estimated from OK state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Dallaspop. 1.3M
232 mi(402 min)
Kansas Citypop. 500K
247 mi(428 min)
Austinpop. 960K
406 mi(704 min)

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