Oregon State University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$11,910

6.86% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$22,467

After Financial Aid

2022 Default Rate

0.0184%

on Student Loans

2024 Acceptance Rate

77.3%

30,293 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

37,163

68.9% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

70.1%

2,341 Graduates

About

Oregon State University is a higher education institution located in Benton County, OR. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Oregon State University were Computer Science (977 degrees awarded), General Psychology (414 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (412 degrees).

In 2024, 8,588 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Oregon State University. 50.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 49.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (5,253 degrees), 5.18 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1,015 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Oregon State University is $11,910, which is $−20,010 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

In 2022 the default rate for borrower's at Oregon State University was 0.0184%, corresponding to 1 out of the 5,445 total borrowers.

About the photo: By air in 2005 of the Memorial Union at Oregon State.

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Oregon State University is $11,910, which is $20,010 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,467.

In 2024, 65% of undergraduate students attending Oregon State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 33% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$11,910

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Oregon State University was $11,910. The cost of tuition at Oregon State University is $−20,010 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Oregon State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$22,467

2024 Value

2.74%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Oregon State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,467. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Oregon State University grew by 2.74%.

This chart compares the average net price of Oregon State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$15,075

Room and Board

$600

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Oregon State University was of $15,075 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 5.88% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $600. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Oregon State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

65%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

33%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

65% of undergraduate students at Oregon State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 8.33% with respect to 2023, when 60% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Oregon State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.0184%

2022 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2022 the default rate for borrower's at Oregon State University was 0.0184%, which represents 1 out of the 5445 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Oregon State University received 30,293 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 4.37% annual growth. Out of those 30,293 applicants, 23,418 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 77.3% acceptance rate.

There were 37,163 students enrolled at Oregon State University in 2024. 10% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Oregon State University has an overall enrollment yield of 20.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

77.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

23,418

Accepted Out of 30,293

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Oregon State University was 77.3% (23,418 admissions from 30,293 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 78.8%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 4.37%, while admissions grew by 2.32%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Oregon State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

10%

Submission Percentage (2024)

476

Scores Submitted (2024)

10% of enrolled first-time students at Oregon State University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Oregon State University had a total enrollment of 37,163 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Oregon State University is 25,608 students and the part-time enrollment is 11,555. This means that 68.9% of students enrolled at Oregon State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Oregon State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 61.3% White, 12.6% Hispanic or Latino, 7.71% Asian, 6.69% Two or More Races, 2.2% Black or African American, 0.638% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.318% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Oregon State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (31.9%), followed by White Male (31.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.6%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (24.7%), followed by White Male (19.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.59%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

68.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Oregon State University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 37,163 students. The full-time enrollment at Oregon State University is 25,608 and the part-time enrollment is 11,555. This means that 68.9% of students enrolled at Oregon State University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Oregon State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

88%

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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Oregon State University was 88%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), Oregon State University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Oregon State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
22,796 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
4,676 enrolled students
Asian
2,867 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Oregon State University is 61.3% White, 12.6% Hispanic or Latino, 7.71% Asian, 6.69% Two or More Races, 2.2% Black or African American, 0.638% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.318% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 968 students (2.6%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 48 more women than men received degrees from Oregon State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Oregon State University is white (5,253 degrees awarded). There were 5.18 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1,015 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Oregon State University is Computer Science (977 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (414 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (412 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Oregon State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Natural Resources & Conservation (671 degrees awarded), Agriculture (370 degrees), and Engineering (1,372 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Oregon State University are Software developers (526,153 people), Other managers (414,861 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (390,387 people), Civil engineers (316,428 people), and Mechanical engineers (224,964 people).

The most specialized majors at Oregon State University in 2024 are Natural Resources & Conservation (671 degrees awarded), Agriculture (370 degrees), Engineering (1,372 degrees), Physical Sciences (180 degrees), and Human Sciences (198 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Oregon State University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Podiatrists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Oregon State University are Natural Resources & Conservation (671 degrees awarded), Agriculture (370 degrees), Engineering (1,372 degrees), Physical Sciences (180 degrees), and Human Sciences (198 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Oregon State University are Computer Systems Design (539,425 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (509,548 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (363,636 people), Construction (356,182 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (265,000 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Oregon State University.

Most Common (2024)

Computer Science
977 degrees awarded
General Psychology
414 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
412 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Oregon State University was Computer Science with 977 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Oregon State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

4,270

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

4,318

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 4,270 degrees were awarded to men at Oregon State University, which is 0.989 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (4,318).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Oregon State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 890 degrees were awarded to men at Oregon State University in Computer Science, which is 3.71 times more than the 240 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 318 degrees were awarded to men at Oregon State University in General Psychology, which is 3.31 times more than the 96 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

46%

100% Completion Time

70%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 46% of students graduating from Oregon State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 70% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 72% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
5,253 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1,015 degrees awarded
Asian
662 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Oregon State University is white (5,253 degrees awarded). There were 5.18 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1,015 degrees).

2.29% of degree recipients (197 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
2,789 degrees awarded
White Female
2,758 degrees awarded
White Female
2,663 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Oregon State University is white female (2,789 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (2,758 degrees).

Operations

Oregon State University has an endowment valued at nearly $1.04B, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 41.3M (3.98%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, Oregon State University had a total salary expenditure of 1.63B. Oregon State University employs 480 Instructors, 364 Professors and 362 Associate professors. Most academics at Oregon State University are Male Professor (250), Female Instructor (249), and Male Instructor (231).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Oregon State University are: Research, with 681 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 631 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 574 employees.

Endowment

$1.04B

2024 Endowment

8.6%

growth from 2023

Oregon State University has an endowment valued at about $1.04B, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Oregon State University grew 8.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $787M higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Oregon State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$365M - Federal
$16.7M - State
$524k - Local

As of 2024, Oregon State University received $365M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $16.7M from state grants and contracts, and $524k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$625M

2024 Salaries

8.99%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Oregon State University paid a median of $625M in salaries, which represents 38.4% of their overall expenditure ($1.63B) and a 8.99% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.6% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 10.4% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$166M

Instructional Salaries

1,483

Number of Employees

In 2024, Oregon State University paid a total of $166M to 1,483 employees working as instructors, which represents 26.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Oregon State University were Research with 681 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 631 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 574 employees.

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