Oregon State University
PublicCorvallis, OR
Oregon State University is a public very large school in Corvallis, OR, enrolling about 30,743 undergraduates. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 77% of applicants. 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. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Test scores for the Fall 2025 entering class come from Oregon State University's own 2025-26 Common Data Set: 8% submitted SAT scores (reading & writing 610–720, math 570–700; no composite reported), 4% submitted ACT scores.
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Early Action: Nov 2, 2026
- Regular Decision: Feb 1, 2027
Confirm on Oregon State University's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $24,981 more per year in tuition and fees (2.6x the in-state rate).
Based on 15 credits a term. Business, engineering, forestry and Honors College students pay more.
Tuition & fees are Oregon State University's own published 2026-27 rates (source); other figures are from the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. 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 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's numbers?
Check your chances hereHow Oregon State University weighs your application
From Oregon State University's own Common Data Set, 2025-26, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
See full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Oregon State University 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 does Oregon State University look for in applicants?
Per Oregon State University's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates academic GPA as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is Oregon State University's acceptance rate?
Oregon State University in Corvallis, OR admits approximately 77% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Oregon State University?
Admitted students at Oregon State University typically score between 1140–1400 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Oregon State University?
Per Oregon State University's own 2025-26 Common Data Set, the middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 24–31 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile, among students who submitted scores).
How much does Oregon State University cost?
Oregon State University's total cost of attendance is reported at $31,653 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does Oregon State University offer reduced tuition for out-of-state students?
Yes -- Oregon State University 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?
For 2026-27, Oregon State University's tuition and required fees are $40,137 for out-of-state students and $15,156 for in-state students -- $24,981 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?
Oregon State University's deadlines are Early Action Nov 2, 2026; Regular Decision Feb 1, 2027, per its own published admissions calendar.
Does Oregon State University require students to live on campus?
No -- Oregon State University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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