Good

Score: 63/100

Oregon State University

4-Year Public

📍 Corvallis, Oregon 97331

🌐 https://oregonstate.edu/

Outcomes

82/100

Affordability

49/100

Resources

51/100

Experience

B+

76/100

Prestige

C+

57/100

Quick Stats

35,622

Total Enrollment

71%

Graduation Rate

87%

Retention Rate

20.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

79%

Acceptance Rate

$21,868

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near Oregon State University ▼

3% of students live off-campus (not with family), creating consistent rental demand near campus. That's approximately 891 students who need housing.

Avg Home Value

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🏆 Where Oregon State University Ranks

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

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Manufacturing Engineering

of 11 schools

Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other

of 35 schools

Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, General

of 19 schools

Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management

of 37 schools

#11

Geographic Information Science and Cartography

of 33 schools

#15

Human Development and Family Studies, General

of 74 schools

#27

Exercise Science and Kinesiology

of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$11,145	$33,315
Room	$11,400
Board	$4,680
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$32,205	$54,375

Financial Aid

92%

Receive Any Aid

19%

Receive Pell Grants

35%

Take Out Loans

$21,868

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$13,219
$30,001 - $48,000	$14,376
$48,001 - $75,000	$16,992
$75,001 - $110,000	$22,243
$110,001+	$26,447

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Computer Science 1,130 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 511 grads/yr Psychology, General 414 grads/yr Mechanical Engineering 389 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 194 grads/yr Exercise Science and Kinesiology 182 grads/yr Environmental Science 178 grads/yr Electrical and Electronics Engineering 175 grads/yr Human Development and Family Studies, General 173 grads/yr Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, General 171 grads/yr Public Health, General 159 grads/yr Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management 154 grads/yr Civil Engineering, General 150 grads/yr Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other 147 grads/yr Geographic Information Science and Cartography 120 grads/yr Marketing/Marketing Management, General 116 grads/yr Finance, General 115 grads/yr Elementary Education and Teaching 104 grads/yr Manufacturing Engineering 102 grads/yr Management Science 102 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Oregon State University's top programs commonly pursue.

Computer and information systems managers

$171k/yr 667,100 jobs

Computer and information research scientists

$141k/yr 40,300 jobs

Database architects

$136k/yr 66,900 jobs

Software developers

$133k/yr 1,693,800 jobs

Information security analysts

$125k/yr 182,800 jobs

Data scientists

$113k/yr 245,900 jobs

Computer occupations, all other

$109k/yr 472,000 jobs

Software quality assurance analysts and testers

$103k/yr 201,700 jobs

Student Demographics

35,622

Total Students

49%

Women

72%

Traditional Age (18-24)

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 62%

Hispanic 12%

Black 2%

Asian 8%

Two or More 7%

Non-Resident 6%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 95%

Off-Campus (Renters) 3%

With Family 3%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~891 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 42%

Hybrid (Some Online) 23%

Fully Online 35%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 72%

25-64 (Adult) 27%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Oregon State University?

Oregon State University has an acceptance rate of 79%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.

How much does it cost to attend Oregon State University?

Tuition at Oregon State University is $11,145 for in-state students and $33,315 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $21,868.

What is the graduation rate at Oregon State University?

The graduation rate at Oregon State University is 71%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.

Is Oregon State University a good school?

Oregon State University has a Repit College Score of 63/100 (Grade: B). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (A): 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 Oregon State University?

Oregon State University has a total enrollment of 35,622 students. Most students (72%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

Is there rental demand near Oregon State University?

Yes! Approximately 3% of students at Oregon State University live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 891 students who need rental housing near campus.

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