Oklahoma State University-Main Campus

Stillwater, Oklahoma

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About

Oklahoma State University (informally Oklahoma State or OSU) is a public land-grant research university in Stillwater, Oklahoma, United States. The university was established in 1890 under the legislation of the Morrill Act. Originally known as Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College (Oklahoma A&M), the Oklahoma State University campus in Stillwater is the flagship institution of the Oklahoma State University System, which enrolls more than 34,000 students across its five institutions with an annual budget of $1.89 billion for fiscal year 2026. As of Fall 2024, 27,241 students are enrolled at the university. OSU is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity".

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$25,964
Estimated total for international students: US$44,135
Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison): US$10,444
Total cost for in-state students: US$28,615

Net price calculatororange.okstate.edu

International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates: 21,773
Graduate students: 4,914
International undergraduates: 1%
Students per teacher: 19 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate: 75%
SAT: Reading and writing 530–630 · Maths 510–620
ACT: 20–27

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 69%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$60,713

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (304)

Bachelor's degrees86 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesAerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space EngineeringAgricultural Business and ManagementAgricultural EngineeringAgricultural MechanizationAgricultural Public ServicesAir TransportationAmerican Sign LanguageAnimal SciencesApparel and TextilesApplied Horticulture and Horticultural Business ServicesArchitectural EngineeringArchitectural History, Criticism, and ConservationArchitectural Sciences and TechnologyArea StudiesArts, Entertainment, and Media ManagementBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBotany/Plant BiologyBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Managerial EconomicsChemical EngineeringChemistryCivil EngineeringCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesComputer EngineeringComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralConstruction Engineering Technology/TechnicianData AnalyticsDesign and Applied ArtsDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyEconomicsEducation, GeneralElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/TechniciansEngineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, OtherEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsFire ProtectionFood Science and TechnologyFoods, Nutrition, and Related ServicesGeography and CartographyGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsHistoryHospitality Administration/ManagementHousing and Human EnvironmentsHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesIndustrial EngineeringInternational BusinessInternational/Globalization StudiesJournalismLandscape ArchitectureLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMarketingMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering Related Technologies/TechniciansMechatronics, Robotics, and Automation EngineeringMicrobiological Sciences and ImmunologyMulti-/Interdisciplinary Studies, GeneralMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchParks, Recreation, and Leisure StudiesPhilosophyPhysicsPhysiology, Pathology and Related SciencesPlant SciencesPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSociologySoil SciencesSpecialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing OperationsSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStatisticsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasZoology/Animal Biology

Master's degrees83 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesAgricultural Business and ManagementAgricultural EngineeringAgricultural Public ServicesAgriculture, GeneralAir TransportationAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAnimal SciencesApplied MathematicsBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiological and Biomedical Sciences, OtherBiology, GeneralBotany/Plant BiologyBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Managerial EconomicsCell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical SciencesChemical EngineeringChemistryCivil EngineeringClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCurriculum and InstructionDesign and Applied ArtsDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyEducation, GeneralEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational/Instructional Media DesignElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering Technologies/Technicians, GeneralEngineering, OtherEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsEnvironmental/Environmental Health EngineeringFamily and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Business ServicesFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsFire ProtectionFood Science and TechnologyFoods, Nutrition, and Related ServicesGeography and CartographyGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHistoryHospitality Administration/ManagementHousing and Human EnvironmentsHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesIndustrial EngineeringInternational AgricultureInternational/Globalization StudiesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMaterials EngineeringMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMicrobiological Sciences and ImmunologyMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNatural SciencesNutrition SciencesParks, Recreation, and Leisure StudiesPetroleum EngineeringPhilosophyPhysicsPlant SciencesPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthPublic Policy AnalysisRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesSecurity Science and TechnologySocial and Philosophical Foundations of EducationSociologySoil SciencesSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStatisticsStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasZoology/Animal Biology

Doctoral degrees48 subjects

Agricultural Business and ManagementAgricultural EngineeringAir TransportationAnimal SciencesBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBotany/Plant BiologyBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Managerial EconomicsChemical EngineeringChemistryCivil EngineeringClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCurriculum and InstructionEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyEducation, GeneralEducational Administration and SupervisionElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralFamily and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, GeneralFire ProtectionFood Science and TechnologyFoods, Nutrition, and Related ServicesGeography and CartographyGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHistoryHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesIndustrial EngineeringMaterials EngineeringMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMicrobiological Sciences and ImmunologyNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNutrition SciencesPetroleum EngineeringPhysicsPlant SciencesPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthSecurity Science and TechnologySociologySoil SciencesSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStatisticsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasZoology/Animal Biology

Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)1 subject

Veterinary Medicine

Undergraduate certificates34 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesAgricultural Production OperationsApparel and TextilesBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Commerce, GeneralClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementData AnalyticsDesign and Applied ArtsDrafting/Design Engineering Technologies/TechniciansEconomicsEducational/Instructional Media DesignEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsFinance and Financial Management ServicesFood Science and TechnologyGeneral Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing OperationsGeography and CartographyHealth/Medical Preparatory ProgramsHospitality Administration/ManagementMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNutrition SciencesPublic HealthRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationReal EstateRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial Sciences, GeneralSpecial Education and TeachingSpecialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing OperationsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign LanguageVisual and Performing Arts, General

Graduate certificates52 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesAir TransportationAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsApparel and TextilesArchitectural Sciences and TechnologyBehavioral SciencesBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsCell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical SciencesClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication and Media StudiesComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCurriculum and InstructionEducation, GeneralEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational Assessment, Evaluation, and ResearchEducational/Instructional Media DesignEngineering-Related FieldsEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsFamily and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Business ServicesFamily and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, GeneralFinance and Financial Management ServicesFood Science and TechnologyGeography and CartographyGerontologyHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHomeland SecurityHospitality Administration/ManagementHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesHuman Resources Management and ServicesInternational and Comparative EducationInternational/Globalization StudiesLiteratureManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMarketingMathematicsMuseology/Museum StudiesNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNeurobiology and NeurosciencesNutrition SciencesParks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities ManagementPharmacology and ToxicologyPhysicsPlant SciencesPublic HealthSecurity Science and TechnologySpecial Education and TeachingTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.