About Oregon State University
Type
Public
4 Years
Student Population
30,986
Website
https://oregonstate.eduAccreditation
NWCCU
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
On Campus Housing
Yes
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Rankings
To tackle the tough decision of choosing the right university, the ranking of a particular university helps the student in clearing their doubts regarding where they want to apply. The ranking of universities by Forbes is done keeping in mind common metrics like acceptance rate, endowment, benefits, and SAT scores, among others. Moreover, Forbes has placed Oregon State University at the 261st position among other national universities.
Admissions
Application Deadline
1st Sep
Acceptance Rate
81%
SAT Range
1080 - 1310
ACT Range
22 - 28
Application Fee
$65
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Accept Common App
None
Admission to the university is fairly easy and the students are recommeded to make the most out of it. The varsity has 4 admission thresholds. Candidates are required to fill the form and submit a fee of $65, as part of the admission process at OSU. The SAT score in the range of 1080-1320 would boost a student's chances of securing admission. A candidate, in order to take admission to Oregon State University, must score 24 in her ACTs. But, in certain cases, those having ACT scores less than 21 are also given admission. As expected, the candidates can complete the process either online or by visiting the school's office at 1500 SW Jefferson Avenue, Corvallis, Oregon 97331. To gather more information, they can call them at (541) 737-0123.
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$18,625
Average Annual Cost
$9,390
Books And Supplies
$1,200
Other Fees
$1,776
Room And Board
$11,904
Budget For Other Expenses
$2,622
Total One Year Cost
$26,892
Tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure are the next two things that a student should keep in mind before applying to OSU. The annual full-time cost of attendance comes out to be approximately $37,965. For students seeking financial assistance, the university offers a number of options.
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
Doctor's degree
Student:Faculty Ratio
17:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
84%
Part-Time Retention Rate
70%
Academic Calendar
Quarter
Research Funding per Student
$9,637
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Computer Science
495 Graduates
Human Development, Family Studies,...
352 Graduates
Health and Physical Education/Fitne...
272 Graduates
Business Administration, Management...
266 Graduates
Public Health
219 Graduates
Psychology, General
194 Graduates
Mechanical Engineering
177 Graduates
Biology, General
162 Graduates
Chemical Engineering
130 Graduates
Economics
127 Graduates
Electrical, Electronics and Communi...
123 Graduates
Finance and Financial Management Se...
123 Graduates
Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and...
121 Graduates
Marketing
115 Graduates
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
112 Graduates
Civil Engineering
108 Graduates
Radio, Television, and Digital Comm...
108 Graduates
Agriculture, General
102 Graduates
Natural Resources Management and Po...
102 Graduates
Sociology
98 Graduates
Accounting and Related Services
88 Graduates
Animal Sciences
86 Graduates
Management Information Systems and...
84 Graduates
Natural Resources Conservation and...
81 Graduates
Microbiological Sciences and Immuno...
80 Graduates
Political Science and Government
79 Graduates
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...
75 Graduates
Construction Engineering
73 Graduates
Plant Sciences
70 Graduates
Communication and Media Studies
67 Graduates
Education, General
63 Graduates
Industrial Engineering
61 Graduates
Anthropology
55 Graduates
Mathematics
54 Graduates
Zoology/Animal Biology
54 Graduates
History
48 Graduates
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
47 Graduates
Design and Applied Arts
47 Graduates
Chemistry
46 Graduates
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human...
46 Graduates
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Servi...
46 Graduates
Agricultural Business and Managemen...
45 Graduates
Food Science and Technology
45 Graduates
English Language and Literature, Ge...
41 Graduates
Forest Engineering
36 Graduates
Nuclear Engineering
34 Graduates
Engineering, Other
29 Graduates
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecu...
26 Graduates
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosc...
26 Graduates
Environmental/Environmental Health...
23 Graduates
Music
23 Graduates
Physics
22 Graduates
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender,...
21 Graduates
Visual and Performing Arts, General
21 Graduates
Biotechnology
20 Graduates
Agricultural Engineering
19 Graduates
Forestry
19 Graduates
Sustainability Studies
19 Graduates
International/Global Studies
18 Graduates
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervent...
17 Graduates
Manufacturing Engineering
17 Graduates
Natural Sciences
17 Graduates
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studi...
17 Graduates
Romance Languages, Literatures, and...
16 Graduates
Botany/Plant Biology
14 Graduates
Apparel and Textiles
13 Graduates
Social Sciences, General
8 Graduates
Philosophy
7 Graduates
Fine and Studio Arts
6 Graduates
Germanic Languages, Literatures, an...
5 Graduates
Religion/Religious Studies
3 Graduates
Area Studies
2 Graduates
Geography and Cartography
1 Graduates
Student Body
Undergraduate Students
25,699
Socio-Economic Diversity
26%
Part-time
28%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$60,313 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The students can reside on campus and N/A of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live on Campus
N/A
Undergrads in College Housing
17%
Averege Housing Cost
$8,895/year
Campus Food
The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $3,960/year.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Available
$3,960/year
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
Benny the Beaver
School Colors
orange and black
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Pacific-12 Conference
Total Male Athletes
294
Total Female Athletes
140
Intramural Sports
30
Sports Club
50
Sports Team (Men)
Baseball
Basketball
Crew-Rowing
Football
Golf
Soccer
Wrestling
Sports Team (Women)
Basketball
Cross Country
Crew-Rowing
Golf
Gymnastics
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and Diving
Track and Field
Volleyball
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
Yes
The university additionally offers an on-campus housing facility for students who wish to dwell nearby. A candidate will be needed to pay a normal expense of $12,306 per year for living on campus. Oregon State University has several dining and meal plan options for its students and the average meal plan at OSU costs around $3,960 per year. To ensure the safety and security of students, the university has a number of campus safety and security measures in place. Some of these features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The university has enrolled around 53% male and 47% female students.
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$37,700/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$49,600/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$156 - 322
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$8,170
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$4,923
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$2,417
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$6,260
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$11,244
$30K - $48K
$10,275
$48K - $75K
$5,719
$75K - $110K
$2,789
> $110K
$1,931
Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$75,343,035
Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$17,127,025
In case the students at Oregon State University face any financial issues concerning the fees and cost of living, and find the same to be high, they can seek help from the financial aid department of the varsity. It focuses on settling the issues that students face, and candidates can be assisted with scholarships, grants, and student loans. The average financial aid at Oregon State University is around $6,310 and the federal grant is $4,817. The students at the university are provided with state aid and institutional aid. The state aid stands at $3,333, while the institutional aid is $6,310. The need-based scholarships awarded to students admitted to Oregon State University amount to $75,343,035 per annum. Meanwhile, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants awarded in a year total $17,127,025.
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