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Oregon State University

location_onCorvallis, OR

PublicCity: SmallYellow Ribbon

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77%

Acceptance Rate

30,743

Total Students

$38k

Sticker Price

70%

Grad Rate

$64k

Median Salary

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Data as of May 2026

🎯Can I Get In?

77%

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Acceptance Rate

Tests Required

77% accept rateNat'l avg: 66%

SAT Range1140–1400

ACT Range24–31

GPA Avg3.5

payments$65 application fee

groups30,743 students enrolled

schoolPublic · City: Small

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💰Can I Afford It?

Sticker Price

$38,190

Net Price

Not reported

$21,221Avg Debt

≈ $177/mo for 10 yrs

Avg salary after graduation$64,010/yr

Debt-to-income ratio33% (healthy)

Avg debt below national average ($29,400)

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💜Why Go Here?

Graduation Rate70%

Nat'l avg: 62%

Retention Rate88%

Nat'l avg: 68%

$64k

Avg Salary

↑ Above $46k avg

20:1

Faculty Ratio

Average

30.7k

Students

Large

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🏆How Does It Stack Up?

#143

US News

Top 150

#56

Forbes

Top 100

Deal Score82

Exceptional Value

diversity_131% First-Gen Students

trending_up100% Loan Repayment Rate

account_balance23% Pell Grant Recipients

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110Days

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Early Decision deadline is Nov 1, 2026

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Oregon State University is a public institution located in Corvallis, OR. With approximately 30,743 students, the university offers a range of academic programs and opportunities for student growth.

Deal Score

82.22

/ 100

Excellent Value

Based on cost, earnings, & outcomes

Academics & Admissions

Faculty-Student Ratio

20:1

Test Score Ranges

1270

SAT

3.5

GPA

Class Sizes

Medium

based on faculty ratio

Application Deadline

Rolling

via Common Application

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price$38,190

Room & Board$16,386

Avg Grad Debt$21,221

Popular Majors

Computer Science$85k/yr

Construction Engineering$81k/yr

Industrial Engineering$78k/yr

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$78k/yr

Manufacturing Engineering$72k/yr

Chemical Engineering$72k/yr

How to Apply

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$65 fee

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boltThe Vibe

"Oregon State University offers a dynamic environment focused on student success and academic growth."

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Oregon State University
Innovation Engine

A Tier-1 Research Powerhouse driving global discovery. Undergraduate students work alongside world-class faculty to solve humanity's toughest challenges.

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Federal + Private

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