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Oregon's Premier Research University

As a land grant institution committed to teaching, research, and outreach and engagement, Oregon State University promotes economic, social, cultural and environmental progress for the people of Oregon, the nation and the world. This mission is achieved by producing graduates competitive in the global economy, supporting a continuous search for new knowledge and solutions, and maintaining a rigorous focus on academic excellence, particularly in the three Signature Areas: Advancing the Science of Sustainable Earth Ecosystems; Improving Human Health and Wellness; and Promoting Economic Growth and Social Progress

Quick Facts

26,393 students

77% admitted

$8,538 tuition/year

  • 21,086 full time
  • 5,307 part time
  • 13,936 men full time
  • 12,457 women full time
  • 16,609 applied
  • 12,797 admitted
  • 5,566 enrolled
  • $23,469 out of state
  • N/A fees
  • $10,578 room & board
  • $1,965 books

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At a Glance

Institution Type: Public
Campus Setting: Small city
Highest Degree Offered: Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice
Level of Institution: Four or more years
Calendar: Quarter
26,393 Students
Non-Degree Undergrads Graduates
Reviews: In Three Sentences
  • Nick from Corvallis, OR
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  • “Oregon State University is a beautiful small town university that truly has the college town atmosphere. It has a great teaching staff, helpful financial aid office, and many services that…”

  • Jul-18-2012 » Read More
  • Kelsey from Tacoma, WA
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  • “Oregon State is a PAC 12 school located in a thriving sub-rural town. Beaver Nation is a very spirited and exciting community of outgoing, focused, nerdy individuals who all have…”

  • Jul-30-2012 » Read More
  • Earl from Tangent, OR
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  • “OSU & Corvallis has so much to offer (year-round) it's sometimes hard to know where to start. It has a beautiful, relaxed campus with nearly 25,000 students & Corvallis' central…”

  • Aug-17-2012 » Read More
  • Ankit from John Day, OR
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  • “Good structure and has great major options but all the basic classes are big and professors are average for the first two years. There's always something to do on…”

  • Aug-26-2012 » Read More
Oregon State University
  • Located in Corvallis, OR
  • Public
  • 26,393 students enrolled
  • 77% admitted
  • $8,538 annual cost to attend
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Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Am I Enjoying Being Here
  • 3
  • Darryen from Portland, OR
  • Jan-04-2012 I am researching this school and have not visited the campus

    None of my friends will be attending with me. Hopefully I can meet new people who are decent...

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  • 5
  • Mary from Eugene, OR
  • Dec-26-2011 I am a current student here

    There is always an event happening on campus. Which is good, because Corvallis is a sleepy town. It is so easy to get involved with hundreds of clubs.

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  • 5
  • Caitlin from Twin Falls, ID
  • Nov-01-2011 I am accepted here and planning to attend soon

    The campus was beautiful and the town was very nice and a lot of fun. When I visited there where a lot of things happening on campus and it seemed like a great atmosphere.

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