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Oregon State University

Corvallis, OR

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Median Earnings
$64,010
10 years after enrollment
Grad Rate
70.4%
6-year completion
Students
30,743
Undergraduate enrollment
Admit Rate
77.3%
Acceptance rate

Annual Cost Breakdown

Full Sticker Price

$31,653/yr

Tuition + fees + room + board + books. What you pay with no financial aid.

Avg After Grants

$19,604/yr

What students who received federal/institutional grants actually paid on average. Varies by family income.

Tuition Only

In-state: $14,400

Out-of-state: $38,190

Tuition only — does not include room, board, or fees.

💡 The “Avg After Grants” is an average across all students who received aid — your actual cost depends on your family income. Use the school's Net Price Calculator for a personalized estimate.

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after grants — by income bracket. Source: U.S. Dept of Education, AY 2022–23.

Under $30k/yr income$12,107/yr
$30k–$48k/yr income$13,036/yr
$48k–$75k/yr income$15,729/yr
$75k–$110k/yr income—
Over $110k/yr income$27,459/yr

These are averages for aid recipients. Your exact cost depends on your specific FAFSA results. Estimate yours on studentaid.gov →

Admissions & Outcomes

Acceptance Rate
77.3%
1-Year Retention
87.8%
Pell Grant Recipients
22.8%
First-Generation Students
31.4%
In-State Tuition
$14,400/yr
Out-of-State Tuition
$38,190/yr

Acceptance Rate

77.3%

Accessible — open to a wide range of applicants.

Top Programs

Click 📋 to find the curriculum for each major

Computer Science
16%📋 Curriculum
Engineering
16%📋 Curriculum
Health Sciences
4%📋 Curriculum
Biology / Life Sci
7%📋 Curriculum

% of bachelor's degrees awarded in each field

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Program Rankings

Official program-level rankings (US News, QS, Forbes) are not available through a free public API. The Earnings by Major section below is the best free proxy — it shows real median salaries 2 years after graduation for each program at this school, sourced directly from federal earnings data.

US News RankingsNiche.com ProfileCollege Scorecard

Frequently Asked Questions about Oregon State University

How much does Oregon State University cost?

The average net price at Oregon State University after grants and scholarships is $19,604 per year. The full sticker price before aid is $31,653/yr. Your actual cost depends on your family income — use the school's Net Price Calculator for a personalized estimate.

What is the graduation rate at Oregon State University?

The 6-year graduation rate at Oregon State University is 70.4%. The 1-year retention rate is 87.8%. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

What is the acceptance rate at Oregon State University?

The acceptance rate at Oregon State University is 77.3%. Accessible — open to a wide range of applicants.

What do Oregon State University graduates earn?

The median earnings of students who attended Oregon State University 10 years after enrollment is $64,010. Earnings vary significantly by major — see the Earnings by Major section above for program-specific data. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Is Oregon State University a good school?

Whether Oregon State University is the right fit depends on your major, budget, and priorities. Key facts: 70% graduation rate, average net price of $19,604/year, median graduate earnings of $64,010 at 10 years. Use our free Fit Score quiz to see how this school ranks against your specific needs.

Data from U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, AY 2022–23 (updated November 2025). Earnings reflect median 10-year outcomes for all students who enrolled.