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Oregon State University

#2 in Top Public Universities in Oregon
  • 4 Year
  • Corvallis, OR
  • 2,782 reviews
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    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B+
    2. Value
      A-
    3. Diversity
      A
    4. Campus
      B+
    5. Athletics
      A
    6. Party Scene
      A
    7. Professors
      A-
    8. Location
      B+
    9. Dorms
      C+
    10. Campus Food
      B+
    11. Student Life
      A
    12. Safety
      B
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    Oregon State is a highly rated public university located in Corvallis, Oregon. It is a large institution with an enrollment of 18,829 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the Oregon State acceptance rate is 79%. Popular majors include Computer Science, Human Development, and Public Health. Graduating 65% of students, Oregon State alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $37,700.
    About Oregon State University...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I-FBS
    Athletic Conference
    Pacific-12 Conference
    Address
    1500 SW Jefferson Avenue
    Corvallis, OR 97331
    Website
    oregonstate.edu
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    Oregon State University Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    79%
    Application Deadline
    September 1
    SAT Range
    1070-1300
    ACT Range
    22-28
    Application Fee
    $60
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    Yes

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $19,205/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $8,263/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    86%

    Academics

    Professors
    A-
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    18:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
    66%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.165 responses
    39%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.260 responses
    49%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.260 responses
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Computer Science
      495 Graduates
    • Human Development
      352 Graduates
    • Public Health
      212 Graduates
    • Psychology
      194 Graduates
    • Mechanical Engineering
      177 Graduates
    • Biology
      162 Graduates
    • Business
      147 Graduates
    • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
      142 Graduates
    • Chemical Engineering
      130 Graduates
    • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
      130 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    18,829Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    7,009
    Undergrads Over 25
    10%
    Pell Grant
    26%
    Varsity Athletes
    3%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 197 responses
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    • Friendly
      29%
    • White
      12%
    • Frat Bros
      10%
    • Country
      9%
    • Stressed
      9%
    • Native Oregonian
      8%
    • N/A, online only.
      8%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    —
    Poll
    56%
    of students say that Greek life is pretty big.290 responses
    Poll
    50%
    of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.341 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 220 responses
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    • Beaver Nation!
      42%
    • I need to be done already
      14%
    • Win or lose Beavs booze
      9%
    • Rural
      8%
    • Engineering Oriented
      7%
    • Agricultural
      5%
    • Opportunity
      5%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $49,600/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    65%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    92%
    National
    83%
    79%
    of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.128 responses
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    I have very fond memories from my time attending OSU. If you're transferring in I highly recommend living in one of the Co-Op houses instead of a dorm. There are plenty of convenient off-campus apartments as well. Lots and lots to explore in the surrounding area including hiking, skiing, water sports, the coast, etc. I always felt safe in the Corvallis community. Corvallis still has that small-town vibe but really has a great variety of shops, restaurants and culture to offer. Go Beavs!
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    OSU really messed me up. I had 2 classes spring term that I had important ungraded projects and tests. All the grades came through late, along with the graded finals, AFTER the term. Unfortunately they weren't the grades I expected. And the professors won't even email me back with my questions. If I had known it would be so bad I would've enrolled in different classes for fall but of course I can't switch now because the classes are full. And of course they are full like 75% of the classes offered at OSU!
    There are so many great and smart people here that have made my experience beyond amazing, but there is one issue. Being at such a large school makes everyday life feel so un-personal. This can be great in someways, more opportunities compared to other institutes, access to higher end facilities, and even the ability to try things you never even knew were possible. The problem that appears though is that to many parts of the school, students are just an income. There are so many departments that do whatever they can to cycle through everyone and it makes retention an issue at this school. Overall though, I've enjoyed my experiences here at OSU!