Oregon State University
OSU
Corvallis, Oregon 97331
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
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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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
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
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
67.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
4.5%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$15,000
Programs (245)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
87%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
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).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from OR state average + city premium