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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%
Accessible
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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77% acceptance rate. Compare your scores against admitted students — is this a Match, Reach, or Safety for you?
💰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
schoolPublic · City: Small
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With a 70% graduation rate, Oregon State University beats most colleges. See if it fits your goals.
🏆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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156Days
scheduleApplication Countdown
Early Decision deadline is Nov 1, 2026
You have time to research and prepare thoroughly.
auto_awesomeAt a Glance
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
boltThe Vibe

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

8
Rigor
8
Career
10
Social
8
Value
Signature StrengthGlobal Impact

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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Funding
Federal + Private
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Discovery
Research Centers
public
Impact
Patents & Innovations
R1
Carnegie Classification
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Undergrad Research
Available Freshman Year
verifiedCollege Decoded Grades
CD Exclusive
C+
Academics
B-
Value
B-
Diversity
B-
Outcomes
B
Social
C+
Housing
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