Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR · Public · 30,743 undergrads (large, city) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $12,107 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $13,036 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $15,729 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $20,262 |
| Over $110,000 | $27,459 |
| All incomes (average) | $19,604 |
Sticker tuition: $14,400 in-state, $38,190 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 77%
- Average SAT
- 1290
- Median ACT
- 25
- Students with Pell grants
- 23%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 70%
- Freshman retention
- 88%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $64,010
- Median debt at graduation
- $21,221
- International undergrads
- 1,001 (3.3%)
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Computer Science17%
Engineering14%
Business12%
Biology & Life Sciences7%
Environmental Studies7%
Psychology7%
Education5%
Social Sciences4%
Health & Nursing4%
Agriculture4%
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