YOUR PATH
STARTS HERE
Reach for the stars.
You have the land, sea, space and sun behind you.
Oregon State was founded more than 150 years ago as a land grant institution, building on the idea that everybody deserves access to an education that transforms their lives. Yours could be next.
We’re proud to be one of only three land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the United States. It reflects our deep connection to the natural world and all who depend on it — our enduring purpose to reach a balance for people and planet.
You can be part of it.
#2 Forestry
in the World
#3 Oceanography
in the World
#4 Agriculture
in the U.S.
#8 Marine and freshwater biology
in the world
Oregon State student profile
Total Students
36,636
Oregon Students
17,884 (49%)
International Students
2,213 (6%)
Undergraduate Students
30,782 (84%)
Students Of Color
10,773 (30%)
First-Generation Students
7,209 (24%)
Freshmen Average
High School GPA
3.76
Honors College Students
1,971
Countries Represented
102
States Represented
50
Federally Recognized Oregon Native American Tribes Represented
9
Federally Recognized Native American Tribes Represented
120
Your Voice Matters.
Oregon State University is your place.
To be your true self. Find belonging. Gain perspective. And contribute to an inclusive, just community for all.
New experiences await:
from valleys to mountains, forests and coastlines.
As Oregon’s only statewide university, Oregon State has two campuses, plus research forests, agricultural experiment stations, laboratories and industry partnerships where you can learn beyond the classroom.
Oregon State University
Corvallis, Oregon
Set off on your own adventure from one of America’s most iconic college campuses.
OSU-Cascades
Bend, Oregon
Choose from 20 majors with small classes and unlimited outdoor recreation in Central Oregon at OSU-Cascades
Hatfield Marine Science Center
Newport, Oregon
Spend a term or a summer taking classes or doing research next to the Pacific Ocean.
We’re ready to welcome you to Beaver Nation. No test required.
Oregon State University has adopted a test-optional admissions policy for first-year students. You can decide whether or not to take the SAT or ACT and submit these standardized test scores when you apply to Oregon State.
Your education is an investment worth making.
Especially when we can help.
Consider the value of a college degree. According to a Georgetown University study, “Earnings of workers with a bachelor’s degree or better are still nearly twice that of high school-educated workers.” Oregon State graduates tend to earn higher salaries than the national average at the start of their careers, and they also do well at mid-career.
In the 2022-23 academic year, 70% of all first-year, full-time undergraduate students received grant or scholarship aid. Many scholarships are funded by generous alumni who’ve done well and want to support the next generation of students. One day, you might be able to do the same.
We’re ready to help you understand options for financial aid, apply for scholarships and achieve your college goals. Oregon State University awards almost $270 million in scholarships and aid each year, including nearly $15 million in donor-funded scholarships. OSU ranks the highest among all Oregon universities in total grant and scholarship dollars awarded and total undergraduates receiving them.
Visit Oregon State in person or online.
To schedule a personalized in-person visit, contact the Welcome Center at 800-291-4192 or visitosu.oregonstate.edu. Tours are available Monday through Friday.
If you can’t come to campus, you can still get a personalized virtual visit experience.
Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon, is located within the traditional homelands of the Marys River or Ampinefu Band of Kalapuya.