Oregon State University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Oregon State University is a public research university in Corvallis, Oregon, enrolling about 30,743 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 77.30% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $64,010 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $14,400
- 2024 Average Net Price: $19,604 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 77.30% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 30,743 71.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 70.11%
- Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
- First-Generation Students: 31.4%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 6.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 3.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 78.4%
- Average SAT Score: 1290
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 37,335
- Applicants (IPEDS): 29,025
- Room & Board: $16,386 annual estimate
Oregon State University: what the data shows
Common questions about Oregon State University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Oregon State University?
Oregon State University is located in Corvallis, OR (ZIP 97331).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Oregon State University public or private?
Oregon State University is a Public institution.
How much does Oregon State University cost?
Published tuition: $14,400 in-state, $38,190 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $19,604.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $12,107 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $13,036 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $15,729 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $20,262 |
| $110,001+ | $27,459 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $57,600.
How hard is it to get into Oregon State University?
Admission rate: 77.30%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1290 and midpoint ACT 25.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Oregon State University?
Total enrollment: 30,743 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 37,335 students.
Graduate enrollment: 5,910 students.
About 71% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Oregon State University?
150%-time completion rate: 70.11%.
First-year retention: 87.8%.
What do graduates of Oregon State University earn?
Median earnings: $50,843 six years after entry; $64,010 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $21,221.
22.77% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Oregon State University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Computer Science (1,130 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (511 completions)
- Psychology, General (414 completions)
- Mechanical Engineering (389 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (194 completions)
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology (182 completions)
- Environmental Science (178 completions)
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering (175 completions)
- Human Development and Family Studies, General (173 completions)
- Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, General (171 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Oregon State University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 77.30%; completion rate 70.11%; median earnings $64,010 at 10 years; net price $19,604. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$14,400
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Oregon State University was $14,400.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$19,604
2024 Value
In 2024 Oregon State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,604.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$78,416 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$19,604 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$57,600 4-Year In-State Tuition
$152,760 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$16,386 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$600 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$31,386 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$125,544 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Oregon State University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
22.77% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
32.55% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Oregon State University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Oregon State University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $8,322 | $23,514 | $17,420 |
| 2014 | $9,122 | $26,294 | $18,202 |
| 2015 | $10,107 | $28,767 | $19,020 |
| 2016 | $10,366 | $28,846 | $20,581 |
| 2017 | $10,797 | $29,457 | $20,493 |
| 2018 | $11,166 | $30,141 | $19,969 |
| 2019 | $11,715 | $31,215 | $20,016 |
| 2020 | $11,858 | $31,467 | $21,508 |
| 2021 | $12,188 | $31,579 | $18,010 |
| 2022 | $12,664 | $33,439 | $18,894 |
| 2023 | $13,494 | $35,664 | $19,568 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
77.30% Acceptance Rate
29,025 Total Applicants
22,886 Students Admitted
4,689 First-Time Students Enrolled
20.49% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1290
ACT Average: 25
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.3 - 3.5
Estimated Median GPA: 3.40
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Oregon State University reported total enrollment of about 30,743 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 51% male and 49% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (63.4%), Hispanic or Latino (13.2%), and Asian (8.1%). About 22.77% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 31.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
71.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Oregon State University in 2024 is 30,743 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 37,335 students. Graduate enrollment is about 5,910 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
87.8%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 63.4%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
47.17% 100% Completion Time
70.11% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 47.17% of students graduating from Oregon State University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Computer Science: 79% male / 21% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 54% male / 46% female
- Psychology, General: 23% male / 77% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Oregon State University.
Return on Investment
$21,221 Median Student Debt
$64,010 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
33.15% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
716.29% Return on Investment
3.3 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Oregon State University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 163 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Computer Science: 1,130 completions
2. Business Administration and Management, General: 511 completions
3. Psychology, General: 414 completions
4. Mechanical Engineering: 389 completions
5. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 194 completions
6. Exercise Science and Kinesiology: 182 completions
7. Environmental Science: 178 completions
8. Electrical and Electronics Engineering: 175 completions
9. Human Development and Family Studies, General: 173 completions
Most popular programs at Oregon State University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Oregon State University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Oregon State University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 78.4%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $11,437
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $12,607
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Oregon State University is a public institution located in Corvallis, OR, classified as Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Computer Science, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General. Enrollment is approximately 30,743 students. Student body composition includes White (63.4%), Hispanic or Latino (13.2%), Asian (8.1%). The admission rate is 77.30%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1290. The 150%-time completion rate is 70.11%. Approximately 22.77% of students receive Pell Grants. About 31.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
Location
Corvallis, OR 97331
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 163 distinct degree programs, Oregon State University provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Oregon State University located?
Oregon State University is located in Corvallis, OR.
What is Oregon State University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Oregon State University is 77.3% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 29,025 applicants and 22,886 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Oregon State University cost?
Reported tuition is $14,400 and average net price is $19,604 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $16,386 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Oregon State University?
Oregon State University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 37,335 students, White (63.4%), Hispanic or Latino (13.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Oregon State University?
About 31.4% of students at Oregon State University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Oregon State University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Oregon State University reports midpoint SAT about 1290 and midpoint ACT about 25.
What do graduates of Oregon State University earn?
Median earnings are $50,843 six years after entry and $64,010 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Oregon State University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 70.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Oregon State University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $21,221.
Is Oregon State University public or private?
Oregon State University is a public institution located in Corvallis, OR.
Is Oregon State University an HBCU?
No. Oregon State University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Oregon State University a tribal college?
No. Oregon State University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
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Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.