University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO
78% admitted · $23,708/yr after aid
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR · Public · Small city · Website
- Admission rate
- 77%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $21,504
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 68%
- Median earnings
- $67,894
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Oregon State University is a public college in Corvallis, OR with 30,743 undergraduates. It admits 77% of applicants, and admitted students average 1290 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $21,504 per year ($16,485 for families earning under $30,000). 68% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $67,894 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 77%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 29,025
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 22,886
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 21%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing580–700
200800
SAT Math560–700
200800
ACT Composite24–31
136
What Oregon State University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $34,878
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $15,117
- Out-of-state tuition
- $40,077
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$16,485
- $30–48k$15,853
- $48–75k$16,651
- $75–110k$21,090
- $110k+$29,717
Get a personal estimate with Oregon State University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 68%
- Freshman retention
- 88%
- Median earnings
- $67,894
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $20,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 30,743
- Student–faculty ratio
- 18:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 27%
- White63%
- Hispanic13%
- Black2%
- Asian8%
Oregon State University FAQ
What is Oregon State University's acceptance rate?+
Oregon State University admits 77% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Oregon State University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 580–700 on SAT Reading and Writing and 560–700 on SAT Math; the average total is 1290.
What ACT score do you need for Oregon State University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 24–31.
Is Oregon State University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Oregon State University?+
In Fall 2023, 29,025 students applied to Oregon State University and 22,886 were admitted; 4,689 enrolled.
Does Oregon State University consider legacy status?+
No. Oregon State University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Oregon State University require an essay?+
Oregon State University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Oregon State University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $34,878 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $21,504.
What is Oregon State University's graduation rate?+
68% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 209542 · How we use this data
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