What Oregon State costs
Oregon State University charges $14,400 a year in published tuition and fees for Oregon residents, about $7,200 a semester, and $38,190 a year for students from other states, about $19,095 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $31,653 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $18,894 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
Oregon State University takes part in the Western Undergraduate Exchange, so students from other western states may pay no more than 150% of in-state tuition. See the full WUE list →
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Getting into Oregon State
For fall 2024, Oregon State University received 30,293 applications and admitted 23,418 students, and 4,778 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 1140 and 1400.
What Oregon State students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at Oregon State University (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 977 |
| Psychology | 409 |
| Business Administration and Management | 398 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 335 |
| Biology / Biological Sciences | 185 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 182 |
| Human Development and Family Studies | 163 |
| Health / Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 147 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near Oregon State
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- Willamette University, Salem, Oregon: about 28 miles away
- University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon: about 37 miles away
- George Fox University, Newberg, Oregon: about 53 miles away
Colleges like Oregon State
Large public universities with the same campus setting (small or midsize city), closest in size and nearest in region:
- University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, California: 33,068 undergraduates
- University of California, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, California: 17,940 undergraduates
- California State University, San Bernardino, San Bernardino, California: 15,023 undergraduates
- Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, Baton Rouge, Louisiana: 30,594 undergraduates
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia: 30,923 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is Oregon State University's acceptance rate? 77.3% for fall 2024: 23,418 of 30,293 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at Oregon State University? $14,400 a year for in-state students and $38,190 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
Is Oregon State University part of WUE? Yes. It is on WICHE's September 2026 list of Western Undergraduate Exchange colleges. Requirements vary by college, so check with Oregon State University about how to apply and which programs qualify.
How many students go to Oregon State University? About 30,700 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What SAT scores do Oregon State University students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 1140–1400.
What is the campus setting at Oregon State University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small or midsize city.
Sources
- College Navigator: Oregon State University (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: Oregon State University
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
