Oregon State University, OR
Public
4-Year • Large • Primarily Nonresidential
Doctoral University
Selective • High Transfer-In
2 Campuses
Main Campus
Oregon State University Rankings
Affordability59
Selectivity51
Retention62
Graduation41
Earnings43
Diversity54
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Oregon State University
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies<1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences6%
Business, Management, Marketing14%
Communication, Journalism3%
Computer and Information Sciences10%
Education1%
Engineering16%
English Language and Literature1%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs6%
History1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences8%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities1%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies1%
Natural Resources and Conservation5%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies5%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences2%
Psychology3%
Social Sciences6%
Visual and Performing Arts2%
Admissions
Getting into Oregon State University
81%
Admission Rate
600
Median SAT Math
595
Median SAT Reading
25
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)540–660
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)540–650
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)22–28
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Oregon State University
$11K
In-State Tuition
$30K
Out-of-State Tuition
$26K
Average Total Cost
$20K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | OR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $15K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $16K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $20K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $23K | $19K | $19K |
| >$110K | $24K | $21K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Oregon State University
43%
Receive Federal Loans
$16K
Median Federal Debt
67%
Repayment Rate
$231
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | OR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 36% | 52% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 13% | 10% | 9% |
| >$110K | 20% | 11% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | OR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $17K | $12K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $17K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $15K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $18K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $13K | $11K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $36K | $28K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $20K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $7K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | OR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 58% | 43% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 67% | 47% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 73% | 52% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 79% | 58% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Oregon State University
84%
Retention Rate
19%
Transfer Rate
16%
Withdrawal Rate
66%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | OR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 37% | 31% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 66% | 52% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 66% | 55% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | OR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 77% | 57% | 53% |
| Black | 56% | 42% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 68% | 52% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 61% | 53% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 56% | 47% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 50% | 45% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 69% | 51% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 60% | 45% | 44% |
| Other race | 67% | 42% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Oregon State University
92%
Employment Rate
$38K
Median Salary
$24K
25 Pctl Salary
$55K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | OR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 92% | 83% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 91% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 91% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 90% | 80% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 90% | 80% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | OR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $10K | $7K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $24K | $17K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $38K | $28K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $55K | $44K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $70K | $60K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | OR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $38K | $28K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $44K | $31K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $50K | $34K | $35K |
Students
Students at Oregon State University
24,787
Undergraduates
58%
Full-time Undergrads
23
Avg Entry Age
5,287
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | OR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 46% | 68% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 54% | 31% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | OR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 8% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 1% | 4% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 64% | 65% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10% | 14% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | 1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 7% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 5% | 3% |
| Other race | 2% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | OR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 22% | 35% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 14% | 19% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 18% | 18% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 17% | 16% | 14% |
| >$110K | 28% | 18% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Oregon State University, OR
Phagans Beauty College
2 miles, SW
Linn-Benton Community College
8 miles, E
Western Oregon University
20 miles, N
Corban University
27 miles, NE