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Oregon State University

Corvallis, ORPublicCity Setting
Less Selective • 77% Acceptance
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77%
Accept Rate
Less Selective
$19,604
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
30.7K
Students
Very Large campus body
$50,843
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Oregon State University is a public institution located in the city setting of Corvallis, OR. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 30.7K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 77%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
30.7K (Very Large)
Admissions Selectivity
77% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading580 - 700
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math560 - 700
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite24 - 31
1typical 50% range36
77%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Engineering16% of degrees
Business & Marketing13% of degrees
Biological Sciences7% of degrees
Social Sciences7% of degrees
Health Sciences4% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $155,014
Earnings 5yr: $153,136
Debt: N/A
Veterinary Medicine.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $131,069
Earnings 5yr: $106,174
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $121,405
Earnings 5yr: $109,905
Debt: $26,000
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $119,847
Earnings 5yr: $103,349
Debt: N/A
Construction Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $105,964
Earnings 5yr: $106,199
Debt: $27,000
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $105,359
Earnings 5yr: $105,331
Debt: $24,167
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $104,745
Earnings 5yr: $93,312
Debt: N/A
Physics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $103,167
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $25,410
Industrial Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $101,653
Earnings 5yr: $92,997
Debt: $25,437
Biomedical/Medical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $100,182
Earnings 5yr: $96,618
Debt: $23,657
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $98,705
Earnings 5yr: $95,640
Debt: N/A
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $97,886
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Engineering, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $94,278
Earnings 5yr: $90,867
Debt: $31,000
Nuclear Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $94,105
Earnings 5yr: $94,372
Debt: $27,000
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,740
Earnings 5yr: $94,649
Debt: $24,666
Chemical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $92,741
Earnings 5yr: $95,971
Debt: $24,750
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,822
Earnings 5yr: $89,866
Debt: $25,000
Management Information Systems and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,149
Earnings 5yr: $77,803
Debt: $17,500
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,699
Earnings 5yr: $81,214
Debt: N/A
Manufacturing Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,369
Earnings 5yr: $92,078
Debt: $21,457

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$19,604
In-State Tuition$14,400
Out-of-State Tuition$38,190
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

23%
Pell Grants
33%
Take Loans
67%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$50,843
+26% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$64,010

Completion Signals

70%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
88%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$162/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

51%
Men
49%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 51% men and 49% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
31%
Part-Time Share
29%
Avg Family Income
$63,646
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