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Oregon State University

Corvallis, OR · Public · 30,743 students

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$64k
Median earnings 10 years
after starting college
77%Acceptance Rate
70%Graduation Rate
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Academic Performance

Graduation Rate (150% time)70.1%
Students who graduate within 6 years
Graduation Rate (4 years)47.2%
Students who graduate on time
First-Year Retention Rate87.8%
Students who return for sophomore year
First-Generation Students31.4%
Share of first-gen college students

Test Scores

1290
Average SAT Score
Combined Math + Reading/Writing (out of 1600)
800 (min)1600 (max)
25
ACT Midpoint Score
Middle 50% of admitted students (out of 36)

Programs & Majors

Percentage of graduates in each field of study, based on IPEDS data.

Engineering16.1%
Computer Science15.7%
Business & Marketing13.4%
Biological Sciences7.3%
Psychology6.5%
Social Sciences6.1%
Health Sciences4.0%
Communications1.7%
History1.1%
Education1.0%
Mathematics0.9%
Humanities0.7%

Faculty & Resources

$11k
Average Faculty Salary/Year
$13k
Instructional Spend per Student
$1.0B
Total Endowment

Oregon State University — Academics

Oregon State University has a graduation rate of 70.1%, which is above the national average and reflects strong academic support and student outcomes.

The first-year retention rate is 87.8%, meaning the vast majority of students return for their sophomore year — a strong indicator of student satisfaction.

The average SAT score for enrolled students is 1290, and the ACT midpoint is 25. These scores reflect the academic profile of the typical incoming student.

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