Founded in 1868, Oregon State University is one of only two US universities to have Land, Sea, Space and Sun grant designations. This means OSU is involved with world-changing research in all four areas, something unique among American universities, a very attractive fact for international students.
Oregon State is among the nation’s leading research institutions in a range of fields, including forestry, climate change, wave energy, sustainable food systems, computer science, environmental science, chemical and mechanical engineering and robotics. OSU’s programs attract thousands of international students every semester, from over 107 countries.
International students love OSU’s location. Situated in Corvallis, which has been ranked one of the safest, smartest, greenest small cities in the nation. This year it was dubbed a top five Most Beautiful College Town and Best Small City for Business and Careers in the U.S. And it has great natural areas, food and arts in a central location — near the coast, mountains, and Portland.
At a glance
- Founded in 1868
- International students: 4,013+
- Countries represented: 107+
- Bachelor Degrees: 200+
- Master’s/PHD Degrees: 80+
- Student to Faculty Ratio: 19:1
Rankings and recognition
- #41 Top Research University in the US
- #5 Best Small College Town in America by College Values 2015
- #2 Most Educated City in America by SmartAsset 2014
- #4 Most Innovative City in US by Nerd Wallet
- #1 Most Secure Small City in the US
- #143 Best National Universities by US News and World Report (2017)
- $68 Top Public University in the US by US News and World Report (2016)
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Costs and exam codes
- Undergraduate tuition: $30,342 to $37,380 per year
- Graduate tuition: $27,258 to $47,600
- Average housing cost: $13,000 per year
| Exam | Institution code |
|---|---|
| SAT | 4586 |
| GMAT | DIRECT |
| ACT | 3482 |
| IELTS | DIRECT |
| GRE | 4586 |
| TOEFL | 4586 |
English proficiency requirements
Undergraduate Pathway
- TOEFL iBT 60+
- IELTS 6+
- PEARSON 44+
Undergraduate Direct
- TOEFL iBT 75+
- IELTS 6.5+
- PEARSON 51+
Graduate Direct
- TOEFL iBT 80+
- IELTS 6.5+
Academic requirements
Graduate Direct
- 3.0 GPA out of 4.0
- GMAT 1+
- GRE 1+
Undergraduate Pathway
- 2.5 GPA out of 4.0
- SAT 1+
- ACT 1+
Undergraduate Direct
- 3.0 GPA out of 4.0
- SAT 1+
- ACT 1+
Programs
Bachelors (83)
- Agricultural Business Management
- Agricultural Sciences
- Animal Sciences
- Bioresource Research
- Botany
- Crop & Soil Sciences
- Enology & Viticulture
- Environmental Economics and Policy
- Fisheries and Wildlife Science
- Food Science and Technology
- Horticulture
- Rangeland Sciences
- American Studies
- Anthropology
- Biochemistry & Biophysics
- Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
- Biohealth Sciences
- Biology & Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Climate Science
- Economics
- English
- Environmental Studies
- Ethnic Studies
- French
- Geology
- German
- History
- Liberal Studies
- Mathematics
- Microbiology
- Ocean Science
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Religious Studies
- Social Science
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Speech Communication
- Sustainability & Environment
- Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies
- Women's & Gender Studies
- Zoology
- Accounting
- Business Administration
- Business Analytics and Information Systems
- Design & Innovation Management
- Finance
- Management
- Marketing
- Merchandising Management
- Education
- Bioengineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science
- Construction Management
- Electrical Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Humanitarian Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Material Science
- Mechanical Engineering
- Nuclear Engineering
- Radiation Health Physics
- Robotics
- Forest Engineering
- Forestry
- Natural Resources
- Recreation Resource Management
- Renewal Materials
- Tourism & Outdoor Leadership
- Pre-Pharmacy
- Applied Visual Arts
- Art
- Digital Communication Arts
- Fine Arts
- Graphic Design
- Music
- Music Performance
- Theatre
Masters (57)
- Agricultural Education
- Animal Sciences
- Applied Economics
- Botany & Plant Pathology
- Crop Science
- Fisheries and Wildlife Administration
- Fisheries Science
- Food Science & Technology
- Horticulture
- Rangeland Ecology & Management
- Soil Science
- Wildlife Science
- Applied Anthropology
- Applied Ethics
- Biochemistry & Biophysics
- Biology & Biological Science
- Chemistry
- Creative Writing
- English
- Environmental Arts & Humanities
- Environmental Science
- Geography
- Geology
- History of Science
- Mathematics
- Ocean, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences
- Physics
- Public Policy
- Statistics
- Students Service Administration (College)
- Water Resources Policy & Management
- Water Resources Science
- Women's & Gender Studies
- Bioengineering
- Biological & Ecological Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science
- Electrical & Computer Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Materials Science & Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medical Physics
- Nuclear Engineering
- Radiation Health Physics
- Robotics
- Water Resources Engineering
- Forest Ecosystems & Society
- Sustainable Forest Management
- Wood Science
- Comparative Health Sciences
- Human Development & Family Studies
- Kinesiology
- Nutrition
- Public Health
- Toxicology