Oregon State University-Cascades Campus
PublicBend, OR
Oregon State University-Cascades Campus is a public small school in Bend, OR, enrolling about 1,044 undergraduates. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 63% of applicants get in. Its highest-earning reported major is Computer Science (Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services), where graduates report median earnings of $121,405/year four years out. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Early Action: Nov 2, 2026
- Regular Decision: Feb 1, 2027
Confirm on Oregon State University-Cascades Campus's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $23,790 more per year in tuition and fees (2.8x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Paying less as an out-of-state student
Oregon State University-Cascades Campus takes part in this regional program, which can cut the out-of-state rate for students from nearby states.
Western Undergraduate Exchange
Students from Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming and the Pacific territories pay no more than 150% of in-state tuition. Each school sets its own requirements, often a GPA minimum, and some majors are left out.
Where do you stand against Oregon State University-Cascades Campus's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Oregon State University-Cascades Campus weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Oregon State University-Cascades Campus's acceptance rate?
Oregon State University-Cascades Campus in Bend, OR admits approximately 63% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Oregon State University-Cascades Campus?
Admitted students at Oregon State University-Cascades Campus typically score between 1143–1318 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Oregon State University-Cascades Campus cost?
Oregon State University-Cascades Campus's total cost of attendance is reported at $29,798 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does Oregon State University-Cascades Campus offer reduced tuition for out-of-state students?
Yes -- Oregon State University-Cascades Campus takes part in the Western Undergraduate Exchange, a regional program that lets qualifying out-of-state students pay less than the full out-of-state rate. Eligibility depends on your home state, and the school sets its own requirements.
What is out-of-state tuition at Oregon State University-Cascades Campus?
For 2024-25, Oregon State University-Cascades Campus's published tuition and required fees were $37,356 for out-of-state students and $13,566 for in-state students -- $23,790 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
When is the application deadline for Oregon State University-Cascades Campus?
Oregon State University-Cascades Campus's deadlines are Early Action Nov 2, 2026; Regular Decision Feb 1, 2027, per its own published admissions calendar.
Does Oregon State University-Cascades Campus require students to live on campus?
No -- Oregon State University-Cascades Campus doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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