B
Good
Score: 63/100
Overall (traditional)
B+
Outcome Rating
75/100 · earnings-weighted

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus

4-Year Public
📍 Stillwater, Oklahoma 74078
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus campus, Stillwater, OK
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus campus, Stillwater, OK. Photo: DBinfo at English Wikipedia, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
B+
78/100
Affordability
C
52/100
Resources
C+
57/100
Experience
B+
77/100
Prestige
C+
50/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

26,043
Total Enrollment
66%
Graduation Rate
84%
Retention Rate
18.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
71%
Acceptance Rate
$18,291
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Oklahoma State University-Main Campus ▼

7% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

The campus ZIP (74078) has no residential market, so these figures average 2 nearby ZIP codes within 6 miles of campus (74074, 74075).

Avg Home Value
$269,192
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,410
1-Year Change
+7.1%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$57,413
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$46,855
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$20,500
Median debt at graduation
68.2%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,150
Average SAT
24
Median ACT
28%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 36% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 77th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (OK wage index 0.79). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Computer Engineering$72,820$101,279-7%#113 of 189#66$22,125
Fire Protection$75,503$99,557+15%#4 of 19#1$26,000
Chemical Engineering$82,466$98,557+0%#62 of 158#29$24,500
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$74,250$96,447-4%#161 of 258#51$20,574
Industrial Engineering$69,486$94,692-4%#60 of 94#23$26,000
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering$68,226$91,249-7%#48 of 59#20$19,500
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians$78,417$90,291+7%#15 of 46#5$25,314
Mechanical Engineering$69,905$89,436-3%#206 of 318#64$20,637
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician$73,900$89,342-5%#28 of 43#11$24,525
Civil Engineering$71,176$86,890+0%#95 of 233#11$21,500
Computer and Information Sciences$61,514$85,641-7%#232 of 459#161$23,097
Agricultural Engineering$65,494$83,517-1%#16 of 26#4$19,875
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$74,056$82,326-7%#635 of 966#340$12,500
Finance and Financial Management Services$56,916$81,340-2%#179 of 452#105$21,277
Accounting and Related Services$50,943$81,039+6%#241 of 796#112$20,734
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians$61,141$76,400-7%#51 of 61#28$22,409
Air Transportation$45,682$75,469-12%#40 of 52#29$18,625
Architectural Sciences and Technology$56,272$73,075+4%#7 of 22#2$25,464
Architecture—$70,123+5%#26 of 78#9—
Business/Managerial Economics$40,413$69,153-11%#63 of 84#50$16,282
International Business$40,442$66,385-9%#84 of 115#58$22,650
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations$45,366$64,678+6%#31 of 67#19$20,500
Business Administration, Management and Operations$45,200$64,062-6%#622 of 1176#329$20,250
Political Science and Government$33,484$63,977+1%#222 of 565#88$19,500
Marketing$44,366$62,716-10%#350 of 516#204$21,000
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics—$62,404+13%#55 of 225#19—
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services$25,076$61,369+12%#7 of 50#2$18,500
Agricultural Business and Management$45,095$60,830-9%#53 of 77#40$17,375
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology$38,040$59,979-4%#39 of 49#22$18,500
Philosophy—$59,640+10%#33 of 86#13—
Biology$26,025$59,081+3%#373 of 841#145$20,595
Soil Sciences$43,421$57,348-8%#6 of 6#5—
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$35,385$57,056+4%#109 of 265#32—
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services$26,921$56,543-4%#144 of 215#72$18,259
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication$34,752$56,319-11%#130 of 178#95$21,250
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$51,097$54,953+7%#85 of 345#25$20,500
Animal Sciences$36,235$53,971+9%#13 of 78#6$18,750
Housing and Human Environments$37,351$53,455-10%#5 of 11#4$22,801
Mathematics$46,943$53,352-23%#292 of 309#248$22,400
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology$31,923$53,126+9%#19 of 62#3$21,410
Agricultural Public Services$41,043$52,747-3%#5 of 10#4$15,000
Public Health$38,852$52,517-11%#148 of 215#90$19,700
Fine and Studio Arts$36,547$52,405+27%#39 of 423#8$21,111
Journalism$31,068$52,292-7%#121 of 187#56$21,157
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$37,938$52,152-2%#246 of 476#120$23,245
Psychology$32,302$50,956+0%#463 of 1027#154$19,683
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services$41,243$50,583+4%#56 of 172#14$21,515
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies$37,393$49,468-3%#31 of 63#15$18,131
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology$29,720$49,010-25%#105 of 110#92$18,716
Sociology$33,365$48,175-9%#334 of 462#176$22,173

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

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🏆 Where Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥉
General Studies
of 100 schools
#4
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
of 38 schools
#5
Agricultural Business and Management, General
of 27 schools
#6
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
of 22 schools
#13
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
of 100 schools
#22
Animal Sciences, General
of 72 schools
#22
Human Development and Family Studies, General
of 74 schools
#26
Veterinary Medicine
of 33 schools
#29
Information Technology
of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $5,417 $20,937
Room $5,250
Board $4,850
Total Cost (On-Campus) $28,234 $43,754

Financial Aid

96%
Receive Any Aid
26%
Receive Pell Grants
45%
Take Out Loans
$18,291
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$10,690
$30,001 - $48,000$11,606
$48,001 - $75,000$15,274
$75,001 - $110,000$20,860
$110,001+$22,650

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Business Administration and Management, General 641 grads/yr Marketing/Marketing Management, General 387 grads/yr Psychology, General 328 grads/yr Mechanical Engineering 286 grads/yr Animal Sciences, General 238 grads/yr General Studies 223 grads/yr Accounting 209 grads/yr Finance, General 185 grads/yr Agricultural Business and Management, General 167 grads/yr Information Technology 143 grads/yr Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General 128 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 122 grads/yr Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 115 grads/yr Exercise Science and Kinesiology 110 grads/yr Computer and Information Sciences, General 107 grads/yr Veterinary Medicine 104 grads/yr Human Development and Family Studies, General 101 grads/yr Elementary Education and Teaching 100 grads/yr Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General 83 grads/yr Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General 83 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Oklahoma State University-Main Campus's top programs commonly pursue.

Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
Compensation and benefits managers
$140k/yr 20,900 jobs
Human resources managers
$140k/yr 221,900 jobs
Sales managers
$138k/yr 619,500 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Training and development managers
$127k/yr 46,400 jobs
Industrial production managers
$121k/yr 241,900 jobs
Administrative services managers
$108k/yr 271,200 jobs

Student Demographics

26,043
Total Students
52%
Women
90%
Traditional Age (18-24)
7%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 64%
Hispanic 9%
Black 4%
Asian 2%
Two or More 10%
Non-Resident 6%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 90%
Off-Campus (Renters) 7%
With Family 2%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~1,927 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 45%
Hybrid (Some Online) 41%
Fully Online 13%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 90%
25-64 (Adult) 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus?
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus has an acceptance rate of 71%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Oklahoma State University-Main Campus?
Tuition at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus is $5,417 for in-state students and $20,937 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $18,291.
What is the graduation rate at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus?
The graduation rate at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus is 66%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Oklahoma State University-Main Campus a good school?
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus has a Repit College Score of 63/100 (Grade: B). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (C+): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Oklahoma State University-Main Campus?
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus has a total enrollment of 26,043 students. Most students (90%) are traditional college-age (18-24).
Is there rental demand near Oklahoma State University-Main Campus?
Yes! Approximately 7% of students at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 1,927 students who need rental housing near campus.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology