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Why OSU?

Ranked No. 1 for both Best Value and Best Academics in Oklahoma (Niche, 2024), OSU is a place that’s big on opportunity and making a difference. There are countless reasons to join the Cowboy family, and we can't wait to welcome you to campus so you can make meaningful connections and build your future.

300+ Majors & Minors

200+ Master’s & PH.D. Options

Top 50 Public Universities in America

Niche ,2024

No. 4 in the nation for experiential learning

Forage, 2023

No. 4 Top Online College in America

Newsweek, 2024

Highly ranked for United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals

Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, 2023

Life on Campus

At OSU, we are motivated by a relentless drive to discover innovative solutions and create connection — all while building a better future for all. Engage with Cowboys everywhere and explore our lively and welcoming campus environment by following us on social media.

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Why was OSU right for your student?

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We asked students what makes fall on campus so memorable—here’s what they said.

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Land-Grant Week 2025

Bringing the mission to life

OSU's Land-Grant Week connected our campus community with the mission that defines us. Students explored how their education serves a greater purpose. Faculty and staff celebrated their role in advancing knowledge and serving communities. Through demonstrations, interactive experiences and meaningful conversations, the week demonstrated what being a land-grant university means — turning research into solutions, education into leadership and expertise into community impact.

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From: Stillwater, To: The World

Come Home for America’s Greatest Homecoming

No matter where life has taken you, Stillwater is calling you home. From Oct. 12-18, 2025, this year's Homecoming celebrates Cowboys making an impact across the globe while honoring the traditions that unite us — fountain dyeing, royalty crowning, the Harvest Carnival and Chili Cook-Off, Walkaround and the Sea of Orange Parade. Experience a week of orange spirit and watch the Cowboys face Cincinnati on October 18 at Boone Pickens Stadium.

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Track Record: CEAT alumna chases Olympic dream after graduating with two majors, 4.0 GPA Oct 2

From leading industry, driving innovation and engineering solutions to the world’s problems, CEAT alumni always make their mark. One alumna looks to do just that at the most prestigious sporting event in the world, the 2028 Olympics.

Tracking Infection: ParaNano Wound Care and the WoundCue revolution Oct 2

In a world where chronic wounds drain billions from the health care system, an emerging innovation is aiming to change the game. ParaNano Wound Care, an Oklahoma company at the forefront of nanotechnology, has discovered a breakthrough solution that will forever change the way wounds are monitored and treated. This solution addresses one of the greatest challenges in medical care: infection.