Oregon State University: Statistics
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #112 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #69 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #63 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #1 of 31 | In Oregon |
| #7 of 2,165 | For Forestry |
| Top100 | For 32 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 89%
- Undergraduates
- 27,564
- Graduates
- 5,629
- Male:Female Ratio
- 51:49
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- oregonstate.edu
Oregon State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Oregon State University has an acceptance rate of 89% and is among the 38% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | 87% | 91% |
| Applicants | 23,188 | 10,579 | 12,609 |
| Admissions | 20,687 | 9,225 | 11,462 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 3,603 | 1,856 | 1,747 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 362 | 162 | 200 |
6,422 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
10,888 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
1,009 or 25%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1120
or below
75% of them
had 1370
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Oregon State University are 1120-1370 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
513 or 13%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 21
or below
75% of them
had 28
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Oregon State University are 21-28 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 20348 (61%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3777 (11%) |
| Asian | 2575 (8%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 2534 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 2175 (7%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 930 (3%) |
| Black or African American | 587 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 95 (0.3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 80 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $9,156
- Students receiving aid
- 93%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $10,065 | $13,446 |
| Tuition in-state | $10,065 | $13,446 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $29,456 | $27,297 |
| Fee in-district | $2,123 | $2,123 |
| Fee in-state | $2,123 | $2,123 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,123 | $2,123 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 5,055 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,760 |
| Room charge | $10,260 |
| Meal charge | $4,500 |
Oregon State University majors
Oregon State University has granted 6,143 bachelor's degrees across 85 programs, 1,061 master's across 71 programs, and 401 doctorate degrees across 52 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Oregon State University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 761 | 98 | 13 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 361 | 91 | 1 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 280 | 53 | 9 |
| Psychology, General | 279 | ||
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 261 | 2 | 3 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 235 | 3 | 1 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 197 | 1 | 9 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 133 | 56 | 15 |
| Environmental & Natural Resources Management and Policy, General | 160 | 30 | |
| Public Health, General | 120 | 46 | 10 |
| Civil Engineering, General | 102 | 41 | 14 |
| Finance, General | 154 | ||
| Health & Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 148 | ||
| Chemical Engineering | 115 | 13 | 11 |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 137 | ||
| Environmental Science | 108 | 23 | 3 |
| Operations Management and Supervision | 113 | ||
| Economics, General | 111 | ||
| Education, General | 75 | 15 | 5 |
| Accounting | 92 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 91 | ||
| Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management | 83 | 6 | 2 |
| Agriculture, General | 88 | ||
| Animal Sciences, General | 85 | 1 | |
| Industrial Engineering | 57 | 20 | 5 |
| Pharmacy | 82 | ||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 77 | 2 | 1 |
| Construction Engineering | 80 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 57 | 13 | 10 |
| Sociology, General | 80 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 77 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 75 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 67 | 4 | 3 |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 59 | 11 | |
| Veterinary Medicine | 69 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 43 | 10 | 14 |
| Interior Design | 64 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 64 | ||
| History, General | 62 | ||
| Zoology & Animal Biology | 62 | ||
| Management Science | 5 | 54 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 55 | ||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 51 | 3 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 48 | 6 | |
| Geological and Earth Sciences & Geosciences, Other | 54 | ||
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 44 | 5 | 3 |
| Consumer Merchandising & Retailing Management | 50 | ||
| Microbiology, General | 42 | 3 | 5 |
| Nuclear Engineering | 30 | 10 | 8 |
| Physics, General | 33 | 7 | 6 |
| Sustainability Studies | 43 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 43 | ||
| Health & Medical Physics | 3 | 39 | |
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 41 | ||
| Forest Engineering | 41 | ||
| Horticultural Science | 41 | ||
| Food Science | 33 | ||
| Agricultural Engineering | 27 | 2 | |
| Environmental & Environmental Health Engineering | 18 | 10 | 1 |
| Music, General | 27 | ||
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 2 | 18 | 4 |
| Geography, Other | 23 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 21 | ||
| Botany & Plant Biology, Other | 12 | 5 | 4 |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | 15 | 6 | |
| Agricultural Business and Management, General | 20 | ||
| Creative Writing | 20 | ||
| Statistics, Other | 20 | ||
| Apparel and Textiles, General | 19 | ||
| Educational Administration and Supervision, Other | 19 | ||
| Engineering, Other | 19 | ||
| Statistics, General | 15 | 4 | |
| Wood Science and Wood Products & Pulp and Paper Technology & Technician | 10 | 7 | 1 |
| Agricultural Economics | 17 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 17 | ||
| Women's Studies | 10 | 5 | 2 |
| Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching | 10 | 6 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 16 | ||
| Food Science and Technology, Other | 14 | 1 | |
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | 6 | 9 | |
| Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management | 15 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 14 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 13 | ||
| Forest Management & Forest Resources Management | 9 | 4 | |
| German Language and Literature | 13 | ||
| Forestry, Other | 7 | 5 | |
| Manufacturing Engineering | 12 | ||
| Biotechnology | 11 | ||
| Comparative and Laboratory Animal Medicine | 8 | 3 | |
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | 8 | 3 | |
| Natural Resources and Conservation, Other | 10 | ||
| Agronomy and Crop Science | 9 | ||
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 9 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 5 | 4 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 9 | ||
| Agricultural Teacher Education | 8 | ||
| Geography | 5 | 3 | |
| Oceanography, Chemical and Physical | 6 | 2 | |
| Philosophy | 8 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 8 | ||
| Applied Economics | 3 | 4 | |
| Materials Science | 4 | 3 | |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 7 | ||
| Applied Horticulture & Horticulture Operations, General | 4 | 2 | |
| Architectural Engineering | 6 | ||
| Cell & Cellular and Molecular Biology | 1 | 5 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 6 | ||
| Range Science and Management | 4 | 1 | |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 2 | 3 | |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 4 | ||
| Soil Science and Agronomy, General | 2 | 2 | |
| Toxicology | 1 | 3 | |
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 3 | ||
| Design and Applied Arts, Other | 3 | ||
| History and Philosophy of Science and Technology | 3 | ||
| Hydrology and Water Resources Science | 2 | 1 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 3 | ||
| Water Resources Engineering | 1 | 2 | |
| Ethics | 2 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 2 | ||
| Research and Development Management | 2 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 1 | ||
| Plant Sciences, General | 1 | ||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 6,143 | 1,061 | 401 |
Oregon State University has a graduation rate of 68%, which is among the 27% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 68% | 65% | 72% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Oregon State University is a world-class research university with 76,094 scientific papers published and 2,427,427 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Geology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Ecology, Computer Science, and Medicine.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 844 | 8816 |
| 1991 | 835 | 9331 |
| 1992 | 855 | 10009 |
| 1993 | 912 | 10166 |
| 1994 | 910 | 10989 |
| 1995 | 901 | 12000 |
| 1996 | 984 | 13069 |
| 1997 | 974 | 14564 |
| 1998 | 971 | 15824 |
| 1999 | 1038 | 17624 |
| 2000 | 1120 | 20810 |
| 2001 | 1133 | 22761 |
| 2002 | 1238 | 27440 |
| 2003 | 1306 | 30577 |
| 2004 | 1427 | 34436 |
| 2005 | 1470 | 41025 |
| 2006 | 1753 | 45743 |
| 2007 | 1834 | 52045 |
| 2008 | 1823 | 58334 |
| 2009 | 2039 | 65656 |
| 2010 | 1888 | 71269 |
| 2011 | 2116 | 81348 |
| 2012 | 2283 | 90514 |
| 2013 | 2555 | 102810 |
| 2014 | 2802 | 108811 |
| 2015 | 3025 | 115256 |
| 2016 | 3077 | 118140 |
| 2017 | 3251 | 126936 |
| 2018 | 3288 | 134094 |
| 2019 | 3459 | 158022 |
| 2020 | 3695 | 180086 |
| 2021 | 4021 | 225849 |
| 2022 | 3221 | 205948 |
Oregon State University alumni
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Gary Payton
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Gary Dwayne Payton Sr. is an American former professional basketball player who played the point guard position. Widely considered one of the greatest point guards of all time, he is best known for his 13-year tenure with the Seattle SuperSonics, where he holds franchise records in assists and steals. He also played with the Milwaukee Bucks, Los Angeles Lakers, Boston Celtics, and Miami Heat. Payton won an NBA championship with the Heat in 2006. Nicknamed "the Glove" for his defensive abilities, Payton was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2013. In October 2021, Payton was named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team.
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Phil Knight
- Occupations
- businesspersonentrepreneurwriterphilanthropist
- Biography
-
Philip Hampson Knight is an American billionaire business magnate who is the co-founder and chairman emeritus of Nike, Inc.. He was previously the chairman and CEO of the global sports equipment and apparel giant. In April 2023, Knight along with his family was ranked by Forbes as the 24th richest person in the world with an estimated net worth of $47.7 billion. He is also the owner of the stop motion film production company Laika. Knight is a graduate of the University of Oregon and the Stanford Graduate School of Business. He was part of the track and field club under coach Bill Bowerman at the University of Oregon with whom he would later co-found Nike.
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Linus Pauling
- Enrolled in Oregon State University
- 1917-1922 graduated with Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
- Occupations
- crystallographerpeace activistbiophysicistactivist shareholderEsperantist
- Biography
-
Linus Carl Pauling was an American chemist, biochemist, chemical engineer, peace activist, author, and educator. He published more than 1,200 papers and books, of which about 850 dealt with scientific topics. New Scientist called him one of the 20 greatest scientists of all time, and as of 2000, he was rated the 16th most important scientist in history. For his scientific work, Pauling was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1954. For his peace activism, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1962. He is one of five people to have won more than one Nobel Prize (the others being Marie Curie, John Bardeen, Frederick Sanger and Karl Barry Sharpless). Of these, he is the only person to have been awarded two unshared Nobel Prizes, and one of two people to be awarded Nobel Prizes in different fields, the other being Marie Curie.
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Sara Jean Underwood
- Occupations
- modelPlayboy Playmateerotic photography modelactortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Sara Jean Underwood is an American model, television host and actress who was chosen as the Playmate of the Month for the July 2006 issue of Playboy magazine and later became Playmate of the Year in 2007. She is a former host of Attack of the Show! on G4.
General info
| Alternative names | OSU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1868 |
| Motto | Open Minds, Open Doors |
| Colors | orange, black |
| Academic calendar | September to June |
| Total FTE staff | 5,272 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1500 SW Jefferson Avenue Corvallis, Oregon, 97331 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 60,000 |
| Phone | 5417370123 |