Oregon State University

Corvallis, OR · Public · Bachelor's degrees · City

B-

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About Oregon State University

Oregon State University is a large, public institution in Corvallis, OR, in a city setting. It enrolls about 30,743 students. The acceptance rate is 77%. 70% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $64,010.

77%

Acceptance

$19,604

Net price

30,743

Enrollment

70%

Grad rate

Report Card

B+

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

B+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

B+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

C-

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

77%

Acceptance rate

1,290

SAT average

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading580–700

SAT Math560–700

ACT Composite24–31

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$19,604

Average net price

$14,400

In-state tuition

$38,190

Out-of-state tuition

$16,386

Room & board

$600

Books & supplies

$31,653

Total cost of attendance

23%

Students receiving Pell grants

33%

Students with federal loans

$21,221

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$12,107

$30–48K

$13,036

$48–75K

$15,729

$75–110K

$20,262

$110K+

$27,459

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Computer Science16.8%

Engineering14.2%

Business12.4%

Biology7.2%

Natural Resources7.1%

Psychology6.8%

Education4.8%

Social Sciences4.4%

Health & Nursing4.2%

Agriculture3.7%

After Graduation

$64,010

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$50,843

Median earnings (6 yrs)

70%

Graduation rate

88%

Retention rate

83%

Earn more than a HS grad

$12,607

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

30,743

Total enrollment

29%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

31%

First-generation

Gender balance

49% women

51% men

Race & ethnicity

White

63%

Hispanic

13%

Asian

Two or more races

Black

American Indian / Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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