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Known for computer science — major research university
Oregon State University is a public institution in Corvallis with particular strength in computer science and engineering.
A large campus of 29.6K undergraduates with a 20:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
71% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $64,010 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $19,568.
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News & Alerts
Oregon State University Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Admissions Intel
Acceptance Rate
78.8%
Trend
Yield Rate
35.0%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
66.6%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$15,000
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
225
Peer Average
240
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (245)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
87%
- •87% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
Student Body
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Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History Main article: History of Oregon State University The 1800s Benton Hall was constructed in 1889 and served as OSU's first administration building.
- •The university's roots date to 1856, when it was founded as a primary and preparatory community school known as Corvallis Academy.
- •The early academy is recognized as the first to offer a postsecondary public education in the Oregon Territory.
- •The first administrator and teacher was John Wesley Johnson, a famous figure in Oregon higher education.
- •Between 1860 and 1868, the Southern Methodist Church took ownership and ran the academy privately.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Housing and food costs are higher than national average
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