About
Oregon State is an international public research university that draws people from all 50 states and more than 100 countries. We go wherever the challenges are, push ourselves to the very edge of what’s known and keep going. We are determined to forge solutions. We are diverse and welcoming. We embrace our responsibility to Oregon and the world, building a future that’s smarter, healthier, more prosperous and more just. We see what could be and have worked relentlessly for 150 years to make it so.
1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, Extension programs in all 36 counties, 200+ academic programs — COUNTLESS IMPACTS.
Top 1.4% university in the world
More research funding than
any public university in Oregon
#3 best university
for solving climate change
Corvallis
A beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art campus, Pac-12 sports and boundless possibilities — all in one of America’s best college towns.
OSU-Cascades
Our Bend campus offers 20+ majors, small classes, unlimited outdoor recreation and a vast natural laboratory in Central Oregon.
Hatfield Marine Science Center
Our coastal research center in Newport offers a variety of opportunities to take classes or pursue experiential learning next to the Pacific Ocean.
Portland
Earn an Oregon State degree in business or education in an online/in-person format — or take professional development courses — in the City of Roses.
Extension
With operations in all 36 counties, the OSU Extension Service provides information, services and expertise to 2.3 million Oregonians every year.
Students make OSU a vibrant, welcoming community
This is your place to find belonging. Use your voice to advocate for what matters to you. Celebrate your culture and discover others in one of our seven cultural resource centers. Live and learn with people from all 50 states and more than 100 countries around the world. And embark on an incredible journey filled with support, friendships and unforgettable experiences.
27,564
undergraduate students
5,833
graduate students
34,108
total students
106
countries represented
9,381
students of color
Faculty come here to make a better world out there
You can call them groundbreaking, innovative, engaging and dedicated. We call them faculty. Exceptional in the classroom, the laboratory and wherever answers can be found for the world’s greatest challenges, Oregon State University faculty lead the way to a brighter future for all.
4,700
faculty
18 to 1
student to teacher ratio
$471 million
in research funding
4 Top 1%
of the world's most-cited researchers
Alumni earn a degree that’s valuable for life
It will arrive sooner than you think: the day you accept your diploma. But no matter where you go from here, you will always be a Beaver. Because an Oregon State degree is valuable for life. Equipped with a top-notch interdisciplinary education, critical thinking skills and practical experience through research, internships or study abroad, OSU alumni go out there to build impactful lives with confidence. You will too.
210,000+
alumni
118
countries represented
$110,000
median mid-career salary