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Photo: OSU Special Collections & Archives : Commons / Wikimedia Commons / No restrictionsOregon State University
Corvallis, OR
77%
Acceptance Rate
30,743
Undergraduates
$38k
Out-of-state tuition
70%
6-yr grad rate
$64k
Median Earnings (10 yrs)
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Data as of September 2026
Can I Get In?
77%
Accessible
Acceptance Rate (2024-25)
Test OptionalSAT Range (2023-24)1140–1400
ACT Range (2023-24)24–31
Avg Admitted GPA (CDS)3.25
$65 application fee
30,743 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25)
Public · City: Small
Early Action: Nov 2, 2026
Can I Afford It?
Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)
$38,190
Average Net Price (2023-24)
$19,604
This college's average after grants, all family incomes. Not your price.
$21,221Median Debt
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry$64,010/yr
Debt-to-earnings ratio33%
Why Go Here?
$64k
Median Earnings
10 yrs after entry
20:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
30.7k
Undergraduates
Large
Public · City: Small
How Does It Stack Up?
#33
Deal Score in OR
of 58 rated colleges
Deal Score74
Good value
31% First-Gen Students
23% Pell Grant Recipients
15Days
Next Application Deadline
Early Action: Nov 2, 2026
From the school’s admissions page, checked Sep 23, 2026. The year is projected for this cycle; confirm it with the school. Source
At a Glance
Oregon State University is a public college in Corvallis, OR. It enrolls 30,743 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25).
Deal Score
74
/ 100
Good value
Based on cost, earnings, & outcomes
Academics & Admissions
Student-Faculty Ratio
20:1
SAT Middle 50% / Avg GPA
1140–1400
SAT (2023-24)
3.25
GPA (CDS)
Test Optional
Application Deadline
Early Action: Nov 2, 2026
via Common Application
Cost & Financial Aid
Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)$38,190
Avg net price, % of cost of attendance (2023-24)62%
Students Receiving Aid (CDS 2024-25)49%
Room & Board (2024-25)$16,386
Median Debt at Graduation$21,221
Highest-Earning Programs
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
Early ActionNov 2, 2026
From the school’s admissions page; years projected for fall 2027 entry. Source
Apply via
Common Application
$65 fee
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The Vibe
7
Rigor
6
Career
7
Value
City: Small
Setting
Out of 10. Rigor from the SAT middle-50% midpoint (400 = 0, 1600 = 10); Career from median earnings 10 years after entry ($10k per point); Value is the Deal Score ÷ 10. Setting is the federal locale.
College Decoded Grades
B
Academics
B
Value
B
Outcomes
B
Diversity
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How much do families pay at Oregon State University?
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $12,107 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $13,036 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $15,729 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $20,262 |
| Over $110,000 | $27,459 |
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