Oregon State University-Cascades
Oregon State University–Cascades is a public university in Bend, Oregon. Students earn an OSU degree in a smaller setting. OSU-Cascades offers a variety of bachelor’s degrees including signature programs like energy systems engineering, software entrepreneurship, tourism and hospitality management, and arts, media and technology. All students are guaranteed experiential learning opportunities including internships, study abroad and research. Outside of the classroom, the student-led Cascades Adventures program takes advantage of OSU-Cascades’ location between mountains and desert plateaus to take ski resort trips, as well as go mountain biking and hiking.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
Yes
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 1, 2018 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | February 1, 2019 | June 1, 2020 |
| Spring Regular Decision | March 1, 2019 | |
| Other | December 1, 2018 |
Admitted Student Stats
35%
Submitting ACT
91%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 22
Average SAT Composite: 1170
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
1,374
Total Number of Undergrads
1,050
Classroom Sizes
Student:Faculty Ratio
12:1
US National: 21:1
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $13,191
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| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $33,063
|
Additional Costs
Room and Board
The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
|
$14,238
|
| Books and Supplies | $600
|
Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
Students Receiving Grants
Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
40%
Average Aid Per Year
$5,958
40%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,540
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$3,384
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans
Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
39%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,496
Average Debt at Graduation
The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$16,166
Median Monthly Loan Payment
The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$213
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
30
Size of Town
Small city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Beavers
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
No
Campus emergency phones
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Bend
Portland
Corvallis
Eugene
Medford
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$56,700
What Students Are Saying
3.52
Average Rating
Oregons best kept secret. A great education with great faculty in a great place to live. Education made easy in a place that you love.
Sam from Bend, OR
I love getting an Oregon State University education in Bend! The small campus has a strong community, It feels like I am taking classes and living life in Bend. We aren't just stuck on a campus, our town is our campus!
Tessa from Bend, OR
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