Oregon State University

Corvallis, OR · Small city

AskSchool #248 of 300PublicDoctoral university – very high research (R1)Test blind
Acceptance rate
77.3%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$19,604
Sticker price $31,653
Graduation rate
70%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$64,010
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
77.3%
Applicants (fall 2023)
29,025
Admitted (fall 2023)
22,886
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
4,689
Yield (admitted who enroll)
20%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
80%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
77%
SAT reading, middle 50%
580–700
SAT math, middle 50%
560–700
ACT composite, middle 50%
24–31
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
— / —

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
required
Recommendations
not considered
Demonstration of competencies
considered
SAT/ACT scores
not considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
required
Other test
not considered
Work experience
not considered
Personal statement or essay
considered
Legacy status
not considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$12,107
Family income $30–48k$13,036
Family income $48–75k$15,729
Family income $75–110k$20,262
Family income $110k+$27,459
Full sticker price (per year)
$31,653
Tuition & fees – in-state
$14,400
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$38,190
Median debt at graduation
$21,221
Students with federal loans
33%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
70%
Freshmen who return for year 2
88%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$47,459
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$64,010

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
30,743
Graduate students
5,910
Student-to-faculty ratio
18 : 1
Women
49%
Students receiving Pell grants
23%
Full-time faculty
78%

Undergraduate diversity

White63%
Hispanic13%
Asian8.1%
Two or more7.1%
International2.6%
Unknown2.5%
Black2.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.7%
Pacific Islander0.4%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Computer & Information Sciences17%
Engineering14%
Business & Marketing12%
Biology & Biomedical Sciences7.2%
Natural Resources & Conservation7.1%
Psychology6.8%
Education4.8%
Social Sciences4.4%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President
Jayathi Murthy
Main phone
(541) 737-0123
Address
1500 SW Jefferson Avenue, Corvallis, OR 97331

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

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